Fire Pump Testing Checklist

To help ensure the fire or booster pump is working there needs to be periodic inspection maintenance and testing of the pump.

Fire pump testing checklist. All fire pump stop pressure fire pump shut off pressure minimum suction pressure. Electric fire pump inspection checklist instructions. Annual fire pump flow testing if a flowmeter is used verify that it is arranged so as to test both pump performance and suction supply yes no proper number of listed 2 inch hose valves is provided on test header 2 for 500 gpm 3 for 750 gpm 4 for. Using the checklist attached below and consider the following.

Fire alarm main sub panel b. Smoke cut off switch in ahu e. The test should be performed by attaching hoses to the discharge test header. Test all fire pumps daily weekly.

At a minimum the report must include 8 4 1 1. The following information provides an overview of the requirements. Fire pump testing and maintenance checklist ask an fm global engineer to take these steps n fill out the essential information on this form. Testing of automatic operation of fire pump.

The fire pump flow test is required by nfpa 25 to be conducted once a year in order to measure the pump s flow and pressure. Pressurisation staircase air velocity test i. N provide flow test results. Set pressure switches to the following setting valves.

Annual fire pump flow test. U se 0 68 bar 10 psi increments for each additional pump. Sprinkler control valves water proving test h. Fire pump testing is complex and must be performed by qualified professionals.

If a need for repairs or adjustments is discovered during the weekly testing they should be made immediately following the. Manual call points c. The fire pump start point should be 0 34 bar 5 psi less than the jockey pump start point. Open system valve and turn all isolating valves to the fully open position.

The jockey pump start point should be at l east 0 68 bar 10 psi less than the jockey pump stop point. However nfpa 25 charges the property owner with maintaining complete written reports of fire pump test results 8 4. All fire pumps should be run and tested weekly. An fm global engineer also can provide the characteristic curve for the annual flow test fm global form 105 pump acceptance test data.

The hoses are run to a safe location where the flow of water will cause no damage. Impairments should be managed via a. A separate checklist for electric pump and diesel pump is attached at the end of the document. Establish a program of regular inspection testing and maintenance to ensure your fire pump performs its critical function during a fire.

Leave the pump in automati c start mode after testing. Weekly fire pump test form. Exit directional sign test a. Diesel pump fire g.

Fire pump sprinkler ring main system f.