If the water supply is not adequate, what must be provided?

If the water supply is not adequate, what must be provided?

• A. An alternative source of water
• B. A larger pump
• C. A backup generator
• D. A larger storage tank

Answer: (A)

When a sprinkler system’s water demand can’t be met by the public supply, you must provide an alternative source of water. This ensures the system can deliver the required flow for the needed duration even if the main supply falls short. In practice, that means an on-site storage or another dependable source that can feed the system when needed. A larger pump might help if there is a sufficient source, but it doesn’t fix an inadequate supply by itself. A backup generator doesn’t provide water, so it doesn’t address the water supply issue. A larger storage tank can be part of the solution, but the key point is having that extra water source available.

When a sprinkler system’s water demand can’t be met by the public supply, you must provide an alternative source of water. This ensures the system can deliver the required flow for the needed duration even if the main supply falls short. In practice, that means an on-site storage or another dependable source that can feed the system when needed. A larger pump might help if there is a sufficient source, but it doesn’t fix an inadequate supply by itself. A backup generator doesn’t provide water, so it doesn’t address the water supply issue. A larger storage tank can be part of the solution, but the key point is having that extra water source available.