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.

Fire water pump room.

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. 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.

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. 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. This rule is applicable to all equipment that is nonessential to the operation of the fire pump except equipment related to domestic water distribution.

In order to handle the water pump room the following procedures should be strictly implemented. An early and direct dialog is of utmost importance to ensure a well planned and compliant final installation. The fire pump room is the main part that provides fire fighting water and is an important part directly related to fire safety.