The following specifications for the manufacture of Steam Fire Pumps,
developed from those originally drawn by Mr. John R. Freeman, are now
used throughout the whole country, having been agreed upon in joint
conference by representatives of the different organizations interested
in this class of work. They will be known as “The National Standard,”
and have been up to this time adopted by the following associations:
Associated Factory Mutual Fire Insurance Companies, National Board of
Fire Underwriters, National Fire Protection Association.