Fire Pump Testing Checklist

A separate checklist for electric pump and diesel pump is attached at the end of the document.

Fire pump testing checklist.

Test all fire pumps daily weekly. Manual call points c. 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.

The test should be performed by attaching hoses to the discharge test header. Pressurisation staircase air velocity test i. N mark the correct settings. Electric fire pump inspection checklist instructions.

At a minimum the report must include 8 4 1 1. Impairments should be managed via a. Set pressure switches to the following setting valves. Open system valve and turn all isolating valves to the fully open position.

Fire pump testing is complex and must be performed by qualified professionals. Fire pump sprinkler ring main system f. All fire pump stop pressure fire pump shut off pressure minimum suction pressure. To help ensure the fire or booster pump is working there needs to be periodic inspection maintenance and testing of the pump.

If a need for repairs or adjustments is discovered during the weekly testing they should be made immediately following the. Sprinkler control valves water proving test h. An fm global engineer also can provide the characteristic curve for the annual flow test fm global form 105 pump acceptance test data. All fire pumps should be run and tested weekly.

Weekly fire pump test form. Annual fire pump flow test. N provide flow test results. The jockey pump start point should be at l east 0 68 bar 10 psi less than the jockey pump stop point.

The fire pump start point should be 0 34 bar 5 psi less than the jockey pump start point. Fire pump testing and maintenance checklist ask an fm global engineer to take these steps n fill out the essential information on this form. Diesel pump fire g. Leave the pump in automati c start mode after testing.

Establish a program of regular inspection testing and maintenance to ensure your fire pump performs its critical function during a fire. The following information provides an overview of the requirements. U se 0 68 bar 10 psi increments for each additional pump. Fire alarm main sub panel b.

The hoses are run to a safe location where the flow of water will cause no damage. Smoke cut off switch in ahu e. During pump operation record results for each weekly test in the appropriate column for all items listed. Using the checklist attached below and consider the following.

Plot the pump curve and match it with the factory test curve.