Fire Protection Pump Room

In a nutshell a fire sprinkler riser room is a dedicated space for fire protection equipment situated on an outside wall at grade with direct exterior access.

Fire protection pump room. Typical examples of such equipment include booster pumps and hydro pneumatic tanks. Any penetrations through the fire walls need to be sealed. The sprinkler system must meet the design and installation requirements of nfpa 13 standard for the installation of fire sprinkler systems. It provides an accessible single location for workers and emergency personnel to quickly locate fire sprinkler controls and equipment including.

Electric fire pump rooms to remove heat and humidity from the room air conditioning supply and return air ducts would usually suffice. A fire pump is a part of a fire sprinkler system s water supply and powered by electric diesel or steam. The pump provides water flow at a higher pressure to the sprinkler system risers and hose standpipes. Fire pump rooms must be free from storage equipment and penetrations not essential to the operation of the pump and related components.

This rule is applicable to all equipment that is nonessential to the operation of the fire pump except equipment related to domestic water distribution. Fire pump buildings or rooms enclosing diesel engine pump drivers and day tanks must be protected with an automatic sprinkler system. 4 12 1 3 fire pump buildings or rooms with diesel engines. Fire pump buildings or rooms enclosing diesel engine pump drivers and day tanks shall be protected with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with nfpa 13 standard for the installation of sprinkler systems.

One specific exception is equipment related to domestic water distribution which can be located within the fire pump room. The fire pump room is intended solely for fire protection equipment and is not to be shared by other mechanical trades. Fire pump rooms shall be provided with a clear and unobstructed passageway to the fire pump room of not less than 72 inches and openings into the room shall be clear unobstructed and large enough to allow for the removal of the largest piece of equipment with doors swinging in the outward direction from the room and the opening providing a clear width of not less than 68 inches and a clear.