Fire Pump
                     What is Fire Pump
By      
Safety Line LLC
Fire Pump
Fire pumps are important parts of a building's fire safety system, especially in tall buildings. When 
water pressure from water mains and fire fighting equipment can't reach floors 400 to 500 feet or 
higher, fire pumps are needed to get water to sprinkler systems.
Even in buildings with lower floors, a fire pump is a key part of putting out a fire. Even when it's done 
well, fire fighting is a dangerous job. Without a well-designed system and pump that was put in by a 
professional, it's even more dangerous, and more lives and business assets are at risk.
How Does a Fire Pump Work?
A fire fighting pump is an important part of a fire sprinkler 
system. It gives the fire sprinkler system access to high-
pressure water, which speeds up the flow of water.
How Does a Fire Pump Work?
Before you can understand how a fire pump works, you need 
to know what it is. A fire pump is more than just its namesake, 
the pump. The pump is an important part of the system, but 
the full system is made up of the motor, or driver, and the 
controller. As part of a fire sprinkler system, a fire pump gets 
water from either an underground water source or a water 
tank, lake, or reservoir. It is powered by either electricity or 
diesel fuel. Water is sent through the sprinkler system and 
hose standpipes by the pump's high pressure.
                  Fire Pump Types
Horizontal Vertical split 
split case case
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Fire Pump Types
Horizontal split case
The horizontal split case is the type of fire pump system that is used most often. These pumps are the 
most cost-effective for applications with higher flow rates and are easy to get to for repairs or 
maintenance. They are even more popular because they last a long time and come in different sizes.
Vertical split case
Vertical split case fire pumps are very similar to horizontal split case fire pumps, except that their 
vertical design takes up less room and protects the pump from damage that could be caused by 
flooding.
Fire Pump Types
Vertical in-line pump
The vertical in-line pump is a single-stage centrifugal pump made for vertical installation, as the name 
suggests. This pump's suction and delivery are in the same line, so water flows smoothly through the 
system. It's great for small spaces. For repairs or maintenance, the design does mean that the pump 
has to be taken out.
Vertical turbine
The vertical turbine is a centrifugal pump made for fire pump services where the water source is below 
ground. There are different kinds of this fire pump, such as oil-lubricated open-line-shaft pumps and oil-
lubricated enclosed-line-shaft pumps. Both kinds are made to be put in drilled wells, lakes, streams, 
open swamps, and other places below the surface.
Installing and Maintaining Fire Pumps
As with the decision on what pump and system to use, the installation and maintenance of any fire 
system should be handled by fire safety professionals. There are many considerations as per the 
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Building Code (IBC), which are 
updated from time to time. 
Though weekly inspections may be done by trained personnel on-site, monthly, annual, and further 
inspections and maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel including factory-trained and 
certified personnel, personnel certified by a national recognized fire protection organization, or 
personnel who are registered, licensed, or certified by a state or local authority.
Fire Pumps in Your Building
In many buildings, a fire pump is an important piece of fire- and life-safety equipment. Before installing 
any unit, there are a lot of things to think about and requirements to meet. The building owner, the 
architect, the engineer, the local fire marshal, and the fire protection provider should all talk about the 
pump and system to make sure that the final installation is well-planned and up to code.
Nowadays electric fire pump, diesel fire pump, fire water pump, and diesel engine fire pump are 
popular.

Safety Line LLC
Fire Protection Contractor
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