Phone: (815) 654-7449
7910 Burden Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115
Automatic Fire Systems, inc.
Fire Pump Inspection, Testing And Maintenance
Fire Pump Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance-as per NFPA-25 Standards
Automatic Fire Systems (AFS) service technicians are trained to perform Inspections, Testing, and Maintenance as per NFPA-25 Standards on most all fire pumps including:
Horizontal Split Case
Vertical Split Case
Vertical Inline
Vertical Turbine
Fire pumps are used to ensure an adequate water supply by increasing pressure for fire suppression and, as such, are an integral part of the fire protection system for a facility. Failure of a fire pump to operate under fire conditions could result in a major loss to both property and life. To help ensure the fire pump or booster pump is working, there needs to be periodic inspection, maintenance and testing of the pump.
Who Can Perform These Tests?
NFPA 25, standard for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, states that inspection testing and maintenance should be performed by a qualified person who has developed competence through training and experience.
Automatic Fire Systems inspectors have a minimum of 800 hours of classroom coursework and 8,500 hours of on-the-job training prior to performing any inspections. They also maintain all Continuing Education requirements where applicable.
100% of our Inspectors are NICET III (or equivalent). This ensures they carry the code and system knowledge needed to keep your systems functioning properly.
All our Inspection reports are in digital format, reference the deficiencies based upon NFPA 25 code or guidelines, and are filed to the appropriate jurisdictions or 3rd party filing entities ensuring you stay compliant.
100% of our Fire Inspectors and Service Technicians have a minimum of a NICET Level III Certification or Equivalent.
Annual Fire Pump Flow Testing
The annual fire pump flow test is a full test of a pump’s capabilities and is arguably the most critical test.
It is required by NFPA-25 to be conducted once a year to measure flow and pressure and make sure the fire pump is ready to respond to a call to service.
It can also uncover any problems with the pump’s water supply, such as closed valves or obstructions between the supply and the equipment.
Monthly Fire Pump Churn (aka No Flow) Test
The 2011 Edition of NFPA 25 requires electric motor driven fire pumps to be operated monthly. The monthly churn test requires electric powered pumps to be tested as follows:
Run pump for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Record the system suction & discharge pressure gauge readings.
Check the pump packing glands for slight discharge.
Adjust glands nuts; if necessary.
Check for unusual noise or vibration.
Check packing boxes, bearings, or pump casing for overheating.
Record the pump starting pressure.
Interpret results
Fire pumps must be tested on a monthly and yearly basis to ensure that the pump will operate as needed to protect the property and people in the event of a fire.
Diesel Fire Pump Test Procedure
Diesel fire pump testing should be performed on a weekly basis.
The pump should be run a minimum of 30 minutes. The requirements for electric fire pumps vary.
Most electric fire pumps can be no-flow (churn) tested at a monthly frequency.
The summary for Fire Pump Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance can be found in NFPA-25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Chapter 8 Table 8.1.1.2.
You can feel confident that 100% of the Service Technicians at Automatic Fire Systems have a NICET Level III (or Equivalent) Certification and have over 20,000 man hours of Service/Industry experience.
Diesel Engine & Electric Motor Preventative Maintenance & Repairs
Automatic Fire Systems has the ability to service your electric and/or diesel fire pumps should they be in need of repair or require regular preventative maintenance or service.
From Laser shaft alignment & top-offs, to diesel fuel polishing services, Automatic Fire Systems can provide you with expert service and repairs.
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