Fire Pump Systems

A fire pump is often part of the fire sprinkler system in large buildings. It is connected to the fire water tank and to the building’s sprinkler system at the discharge. The fire pump is activated when the pressure in the fire sprinkler system drops below a threshold. When one or more sprinkler heads are free active, water is discharged and the sprinkler system pressure drops significantly. The fire pump provides additional water pressure to the sprinkler system.

Fire pumps are also required where the municipal water system cannot maintain a high enough pressure to meet the pressure requirements of the fire sprinkler system. This usually occurs in systems that require high pressure to flush large volumes of water from sprinkler systems, such as multi-story buildings, large warehouses, large manufacturing plants. Fire pumps are needed if the fire protection water supply is from a ground-level water storage tank.

Fire Pumps can be operated with an electric motor or a diesel engine. A pump using an electric motor may require the installation of an emergency generator along with it.

The fire pump installation guidelines are the latest edition of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Fixed Fire Pumps for Fire Protection.

During pump maintenance, operating pressures, water flow volume, amps and RPM readings should be recorded. It should be compared with the manufacturer’s specifications. Jockey Pumps should be checked. The performance of electrical or motor control units should be tested. All bearing assemblies should be lubricated, packing checked and minor adjustments made if necessary. All water supply systems should be visually inspected for any leaks.

Fipro engineers prepare a comprehensive report of the system status and keep your system ready for all fire hazards.