Fire Water Pump Room

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.

Fire water pump room.

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

The fire pump room is the main part that provides fire fighting water and is an important part directly related to fire safety. An early and direct dialog is of utmost importance to ensure a well planned and compliant final installation. The pump intake is connected to the independent fire sump. The pump room or pump house must a floor drain that will discharge to a frost free location.

The fire pump room is intended solely for fire protection equipment and is not to be shared by other mechanical trades. The pump provides water flow at a higher pressure to the sprinkler system risers and hose standpipes. All mechanical and electrical engineering equipment of the pump house underground pool and fire fighting system are monitored by the equipment and firefighting staff.