Fire pumps, drivers, controllers and jockey pumps are generally installed by actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Buffalo. NFPA 20 guidelines should be followed when installing any fire pump system for diesel systems NFPA 37.
You can obtain estimates for installation, service and maintenance for fire pumps, drivers, controllers and jockey pumps from actively licensed fire protection companies in Buffalo.
Fire pumps, drivers, controllers and jockey pumps should be tested & inspected under normal conditions annual (1yr), yearly, five year (5yr) tests and inspections that should be completed according to Federal, State, OSHA, Insurance Companies, NFPA standards and codes or the City of Buffalo on all installed fire pump systems.
If the fire pump system has been tampered with or used they should be tested and inspected sooner or at a 6 month (6mo) interval by actively licensed fire protection companies in Buffalo.
Being prepared for a fire emergency and having your fire protection ready to operate at all times should be an imperative. You do not want the Buffalo fire department and its firefighters to connect to fire hose connections and fire department connections and have lack of water pressure.
You should complete any repairs immediately when necessary and have all fire pumps, drivers, controllers and jockey pumps serviced on a set schedule according to Federal, State, NFPA, Insurance Companies or the City of Buffalo safety, building and fire codes.
The Fire Pump Advantage
This system shows its strength primarily in situations in which the local water supply cannot provide adequate pressure to get the job done. Simply put, the fire pump is often a necessary supplement to your fire protection system, when the water supply is not there
Common Circumstances that Require a Fire Pump
These locations include, but are not limited to:
- High-rise buildings
- Large warehouses
- Sizable industrial facilitates
- Manufacturing plants
- Residential homes
- Chemical manufacturing and chemical treatment plants