Fire Pumps

As SF Fire & Ventilation Systems, our fire pump systems represent the modern evolution of a technology that first began being used in fire service vehicles in the late 1800s. Over time, continuous improvements in engineering, design, manufacturing, and testing have led to today’s high-performance fire pumps.

Fire Pump Types

Fire pumps are typically available with flow capacities ranging from 100 GPM (378 L/min) to 5000 GPM (18,925 L/min). They are manufactured in both electric and diesel-driven configurations:

• Vertical in-line fire pumps
• End suction fire pumps
• Vertical turbine fire pumps
• Horizontal split case fire pumps

Fire Pump Solutions

• Electric motor driven fire pumps
• Diesel engine driven fire pumps
• Jockey (pressure maintenance) vertical multistage pumps
• Turbine type fire pumps
• Vertical in-line pumps
• Horizontal split case pumps

SF Fire & Ventilation Systems provides project-specific fire pump selection and engineering solutions in compliance with NFPA 20 standards, including UL-listed and FM-approved equipment where required.

Technical Standards and Regulations

According to the Turkish Regulation on Fire Protection of Buildings (Article 93), fire pumps must comply with the following key requirements:

• Fire pumps are defined as equipment supplying pressurized water to fire suppression systems, characterized by rated flow and pressure values.
• Shut-off head (zero flow condition) must not exceed 140% of the rated head.
• At 150% flow rate, the head must not be less than 65% of the rated head.
• If a single pump is used, a fully redundant pump of equal capacity is required.
• In multi-pump systems, at least 50% of total capacity must be backed up by standby pumps.
• Pumps may be driven by electric motors, internal combustion engines, or turbines.
• Electrical supply for fire pumps must be independent and from a reliable source.
• Systems must include automatic air release valves and circulation relief valves.
• Each pump must have an independent and lockable control panel.
• Control panels must include phase failure, phase sequence, and control fault indicators.
• Each pump must have an independent pressure switch with adjustable and lockable settings.
• Pump control can be fully or semi-automatic.
• Pump rooms must maintain minimum temperatures of:
  • +4°C for electric pumps
  • +10°C for diesel pumps
• Emergency lighting must be provided in pump rooms.
• Floors must be properly sloped for drainage, keeping water away from critical equipment.

Key Features and Advantages

• Continuous supply of high-pressure water
• Core component of fire protection systems
• Reliable protection for industrial and commercial facilities
• High operational reliability and long service life
• Compatible with automatic and manual control systems

At SF Fire & Ventilation Systems, we deliver engineered fire pump solutions designed in compliance with international standards, ensuring maximum reliability, system continuity, and fire safety performance for critical infrastructures.