Fire Water Pump Room

In order to handle the water pump room the following procedures should be strictly implemented.

Fire water pump room. A fire pump is a part of a fire sprinkler internal and external hydrant system s water supply and can be powered by electric diesel pump. An important part of the standard is that location and access to the fire pump room shall be pre planned with the fire department. While nfpa 20 requires that access to the fire pump room be pre planned with the fire department it now requires that the location of the fire pump room also be pre planned. An early and direct dialog is of utmost importance to ensure a well planned and compliant final installation.

Fire pump room equipment. A fire pump is a critical component of a building s water based fire protection system and a critical life safety equipment item in a building. The pump provides water flow at a higher pressure to the sprinkler system risers and hose standpipes. Nfpa 20 provides for protection of the fire pump equipment as well as for personnel that need to access the fire pump equipment during a fire situation.

The fire pump room is the main part that provides fire fighting water and is an important part directly related to fire safety. All mechanical and electrical engineering equipment of the pump house underground pool and fire fighting system are monitored by the equipment and firefighting staff. The pump room or pump house must a floor drain that will discharge to a frost free location.