Fire Water Pump Room

The pump room or pump house must a floor drain that will discharge to a frost free location.

Fire water pump room.

In order to handle the water pump room the following procedures should be strictly implemented. The pump intake is connected to the independent fire sump. 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.

This rule is applicable to all equipment that is nonessential to the operation of the fire pump except equipment related to domestic water distribution. 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 fire pump room is intended solely for fire protection equipment and is not to be shared by other mechanical trades. The fire pump room is the main part that provides fire fighting water and is an important part directly related to fire safety.

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. 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.