A Fire Pump (or Fire Water Pump) is a type of centrifugal pump of the firefighting equipment that uses for a fire water supply system connected to the public underground water supply piping, or a static water source and a fire water network pumping system.
Reference Definition by NFPA: A Fire Pump is a device that provides the required water flow and pressure for a fire protection system. The Fire Pump unit itself consists of a pump, a drive, a driver coupling connecting the two, and a base plate. Fire pumps are normally purchased as a complete package that includes the following: Pump accessories (electric drive): Including automatic air release valve, pressure; gauges (suction and discharge), circulation relief valve, and hose header complete with hose valves for outdoor use or flow meter; Fire pump controller with remote pump panel: Including power transfer switch (where required); Pump accessories (diesel drive): Including automatic air release, pressure gauges (suction and discharge), fuel tank with support legs, fuel system connections, hose header complete with hose valves for outdoor use or flow meter, main relief valve, and waste cone (open or closed); Pressure maintenance pump: Including casing relief valve; Pressure maintenance pump controller.
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