Fire Pumps

Fire Pumps are used on fire protection systems in which the dedicated water supply for the system cannot meet the potential demand of the system.  The pump pushes large amounts of water at a rapid rate through the system increasing the amount of water to fight a fire.  Typically pumps are used when a building is too big for the dedicated water supply to effectively protect the building on its own.  Fire pumps are to be run regularly and tested annually to guarantee that it will operate properly in a time of need. 

In a test the licensed sprinkler fitter simulates a fire on the sprinkler system which will engage the fire pump to run.  During the test pressure readings are taken to make sure that the pump is pushing out the right amount of pressure to adequately supply that particular system.  If during the test the pump fails or malfunctions in any way we then make the proper repairs so that the pump functions properly.