How Often Should You Have a Fire Pump Test in Kansas City?

Aug 15

The National Fire Protection Association has been looking at a requirement changes in the no-flow or chum test frequency based on the electric motor-driven fire pumps. Diesel engine-driven fire pumps have always needed to be checked every week for 30 minutes to make sure you do not need fire pump repair in Kansas City. It allows the system to run and establish a reasonable speed. It is also to confirm there are no issues with the combustion air for the system.

As always, it is best to find these issues during a fire pump test in Kansas City rather than during a catastrophic event. Additionally, running the diesel engine consumes some diesel fuel which can cause deterioration over time. The standard inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements for water-based systems or the NFPA 25 should be run weekly.

At Aegis, we specialize in both Fire Sprinkler Systems and Fire Alarm Systems.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, no-flow tests to be conducted weekly for the electric motor–driven fire pumps:

· Serving fire protection systems in buildings that are beyond the pumping capacity of the fire department

· Fire pumps with limited-service controllers

· Vertical turbine fire pumps

· Fire pumps take suction from ground-level tanks or a water source that does not provide sufficient pressure to be of material value without the pump.

In all cases, the electric motor pump should run for 10 minutes. A fire pump test in Kansas City by Aegis can be scheduled to make sure everything is running smoothly. A qualified person must be present when conducting either of these tests. That way, if you need a fire pump repair in Kansas City, a qualified individual can fix it immediately.

Fore pumps constitute a significant part of your fire protection system because they provide the water supply volume. Pumps also provide the pressure you need in order to control a fire. Fires also sometimes just need suppression, and fire pumps will help with that also. For additional information about the maintenance of fire pumps, call Aegis Fire Protection, your source for fire safety in Kansas City.

Let us handle the details so you can focus on your business. Our services include fire sprinkler repair in Kansas City, backflow and fire alarm inspection in Kansas City, and automatic email reminders when your system is due for inspection. We also offer easy scheduling for fire alarm and backflow service in Kansas City.

We file all reports to the city and fire marshal.

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