Fire Pumps
Ensuring the protection of life and property is our mission
Ensuring the protection of life and property is our mission
The water supply volume and pressure required by your fire sprinkler system are provided by fire pumps, which are essential components of any fire protection system.
NFPA 25 requires a no-flow (churn) for electric motor driven fire pumps and diesel engine driven fire pumps.
A no-flow test shall be conducted for diesel engine driven fire pumps on a test frequency in accordance with 8.3.1.1.1 or 8.3.1.1.2.
Requires a churn test to be conducted weekly for electric motor–driven fire pumps:
Serving fire protection systems in buildings that are beyond the pumping capacity of the fire department
Fire pumps with limited-service controllers
Vertical turbine fire pumps
Fire pumps drawing their suction from below-ground tanks or a water source that doesn’t have enough pressure to be useful without the pump
Allows electric fire pumps not included in the list above and for electric fire pump systems with a backup fire pump to undergo a monthly test frequency. A certified person should always be present in the pump room whenever any fire pump is running to observe operational problems and record findings. The electric motor should always be permitted to run for at least 10 minutes.
By doing so, the engine can establish a running speed and make sure that there are no issues, such as overheating or a shortage of combustion air.
It is preferable to spot issues during routine testing than to learn about them after a disastrous event. A portion of the diesel fuel, which can degrade with time, is also used up each week while the diesel engine runs for 30 minutes.
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CHIEF FACILITY DEFENSE
Atlanta
4330 South Lee Street
Building 100B
Buford, GA 30518
(404) 994 – 4887
CHIEF FACILITY DEFENSE
Nashville
474 Woodycrest Avenue
Nashville, Tn 37210
Phone: (615) 624 – 4500