Fire Pumps
- A fire pump is a part of a fire sprinkler system’s water supply and powered by electric, diesel or steam.
- The pump intake is either connected to the public underground water supply piping, or a static water source (e.g., tank, reservoir, lake).
- The pump provides water flow at a higher pressure to the sprinkler system risers and hose standpipes.
- A fire pump is tested and listed for its use specifically for fire service by a third-party testing and listing agency, such as UL or FM Global.
- The main code that governs fire pump installations in North America is the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for Fire Protection.