Fire Pump Installation & Testing
Fire Pump Installation, Inspection & Testing Services
A fire pump is the powerful heart of many large-scale fire protection systems, responsible for boosting water pressure to ensure adequate flow to sprinkler systems, standpipes, and hose connections. Without a properly functioning fire pump, the effectiveness of your entire water-based fire suppression system is severely compromised. Husky Fire Protection offers a comprehensive suite of services for Fire Pump Installation & Testing, ensuring your critical lifeline is always ready to perform under the most demanding conditions.
Our Fire Pump Services Include:
- System Design & Selection: We work with engineers to specify and install the optimal fire pump for your building's hydraulic demands, considering factors like required flow rate, pressure, and available power sources. We handle all types of pumps:
- Electric Motor-Driven Fire Pumps: Common and reliable, requiring a dedicated power supply.
- Diesel Engine-Driven Fire Pumps: Essential for locations with unreliable power or as a backup, offering independence from the electrical grid.
- Vertical Turbine Fire Pumps: Ideal for situations where the water source is below the pump, such as from tanks or natural bodies of water.
- Precise Installation: Our technicians meticulously install the pump, controller, jockey pump (to maintain system pressure), suction and discharge piping, valves, and associated electrical or fuel systems, all in strict accordance with NFPA 20 (Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection).
- Commissioning: After installation, we conduct thorough commissioning, verifying all components are correctly installed, wired, and communicating, and that the pump activates and operates as designed.
- Annual Flow Testing: This is the most crucial test. We simulate actual fire conditions by flowing water through a hose header or test connection. During this test, our technicians meticulously monitor and record:
- Net pump pressure (suction and discharge).
- Flow rates at various points on the pump curve.
- Engine RPM for diesel pumps.
- Starting and stopping sequences of the pump and controller. This provides a definitive assessment of the pump's ability to deliver the required flow and pressure to your system.
- Weekly Jockey Pump & Controller Checks: We perform routine visual inspections and operational checks of the jockey pump (which maintains system pressure and prevents the main pump from short-cycling) and the main fire pump controller to ensure they are in proper working order.
- Monthly Diesel Engine Runs: For diesel-driven pumps, we conduct monthly no-flow tests to ensure the engine starts reliably, runs smoothly, and is ready for immediate operation. This includes checking fuel levels, oil, battery conditions, and cooling systems.
- Full System Performance Verification: All testing is meticulously documented, providing you with detailed reports that verify your pump's performance against design criteria and NFPA 25 (Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems) requirements.
Our skilled technicians are equipped to handle all fire pump maintenance and repair needs, from routine servicing (e.g., lubrication, belt tensioning) to troubleshooting complex electrical issues or mechanical breakdowns. We use only high-quality, manufacturer-approved parts to ensure the longevity and reliability of your pump.