NFPA 22 Compliance and how to limit liability

Miles Hartman — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:10:47 +0000

Author: Miles Hartman

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Understanding how to properly design, review, and approve fire protection water storage systems goes far beyond checking boxes in a standard. In this presentation by Kai Langendoen, the focus is on not just meeting the baseline requirements of NFPA 22, but truly understanding the intent behind the code. Particularly when it comes to equivalency and liability related to fire protection tanks. As new technologies and alternative tank designs continue to enter the market, the responsibility placed on engineers, designers, and code officials has only increased.

This discussion breaks down what compliance actually means in practice, highlighting common areas of confusion such as equivalency, structural versus fire design responsibilities, and the real-world consequences of improper review or approval. It also emphasizes a critical point often overlooked: ignorance of the standard does not remove liability. Whether you are stamping plans, reviewing submittals, or inspecting installations, the decisions made at each stage carry significant professional and legal weight.

The video below is intended to provide clarity and practical guidance, helping you evaluate systems more confidently, identify potential risks, and better understand what constitutes a compliant and reliable fire protection water storage solution.

If you have questions about NFPA 22 compliance, equivalency, or how to properly evaluate a specific project, feel free to reach out. You can email us at info@waterstoragetanksinc.com or give us a call at (512) 301-1817.

If you’re looking for help with your next project and need a vendor who truly understands the in’s and out’s of NFPA 22, you can fill out the form below and a member of our team will be in touch.

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NFPA 22 Compliance and how to limit liability

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