Attachment 4
FIRE PUMPS
Inspections, tests, and maintenance of fire pumps and controllers shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and NFPA 25. The following list highlights minimum requirements for the essential care of fire pumps and controllers. This list, however, is not meant to replace manufacturer's instructions and updated code requirements.
ITEMACTIVITYFREQUENCY NFPA 25
Pump house, heatingInspectionWeekly 8.2.2 (1)
ventilating louvers
Fire pump systemInspectionWeekly 8.2.2.(2)
Pump operation:
no-flow for 30 min.TestWeekly8.3.1
flow condition (normal TestAnnually8.3.3.1
and emergency power)*
Fire Pump SystemMaintenanceAnnually8.5, Table 8.5.3
Mechanical transmissionMaintenanceAnnually8.5, Table 8.5.3
Electrical systemMaintenanceVaries8.5, Table 8.5.3
Controller, variousMaintenanceVaries8.5, Table 8.5.3
components
MotorMaintenanceAnnually8.5, Table 8.5.3
Diesel engine system,MaintenanceVaries8.5, Table 8.5.3
various components
*OSHEM to be notified 2 weeks prior to all annual flow tests.
(See next page for items in Table 8.5.3)
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Attachment 4
SUMMARY OF FIRE PUMP INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE
(TABLE 8.5.3, NFPA 25)
ITEMACTIVITYFREQUENCY
Pump System
Lubricate pump bearingsCheck/ChangeAnnually
Check pump shaft end playCheckAnnually
Check accuracy of pressure gaugesCheck/ChangeAnnually (change or
and sensor gaugesrecalibrate when 5% out of calibration)
Check pump coupling alignmentCheckAnnually
Mechanical Transmission
Lubricate couplingChangeAnnually
Lubricate right angle gear driveChangeAnnually
Electrical System
Exercise isolating switch & circuit breakerTestMonthly
Trip circuit breaker (if provided)TestAnnually
Operate Manual starting means (electrical)TestSemiannually
Inspect and operate emergency ManualInspection/TestAnnually
starting means (without power)
Tighten electrical connections as necessaryCheckAnnually
Lubricate mechanical moving partsCheckAnnually
(excluding starters and relays)
Calibrate pressure switch settingsCheckAnnually
Grease motor bearingsChangeAnnually
Diesel Engine System
Fuel
Tank level (never<50%capacity)Inspect/checkWeekly
Tank float switchInspect/testWeekly
Solenoid valve operationInspect/testWeekly
Strainer, filter and/or dirt legCleanQuarterly
ITEMACTIVITYFREQUENCY
Diesel Engine System (continued)
Water and foreign material in tankCleanQuarterly
Water in systemCheck/cleanWeekly
Flexible hose and connectorsInspectWeekly
Tank vents/overflow piping unobstructedInspect/replaceAnnually
PipingInspectAnnually
Lubrication System
Oil levelInspect/CheckWeekly
Oil changeReplace 50 hours or Annual
Oil filterChange50 hours or annual
Lube oil heaterCheckWeekly
Crankcase breatherInspect/check/testQuarterly
Cooling System
Cooling system levelInspect/checkWeekly
Antifreeze protection levelTestSemiannually
AntifreezeChangeAnnually
Adequate cooling water to heat exchangerCheckWeekly
Rod out heat exchangerCleanAnnually
Water pumpInspectWeekly
Flexible water hoses and connectionsInspect/CheckWeekly
Jacket water heaterCheckWeekly
Inspect ductwork, clean louversInspect/Check/ChangeAnnually
Water strainerCleanQuarterly
Exhaust System
LeakageInspect/CheckWeekly
Drain condensate trapCheckWeekly
Insulation and fire hazardsInspectQuarterly
Excessive back pressureTestAnnually
ITEMACTIVITYFREQUENCY
Diesel Engine System (continued)
Exhaust system hanger and supportsInspectAnnually
Flexible exhaust sectionInspectSemiannually
Battery system
Electrolyte LevelCheckWeekly
Terminals clean and tightInspect/CheckQuarterly
Remove corrosion/case ext. clean and dryInspect/CleanMonthly
Specific gravity or state of chargeTestMonthly
Charger and charge rateInspectMonthly
Equalize chargeCheckMonthly
Electrical system
General inspectionInspectWeekly
Tighten control & power wiring connectionsCheckAnnually
Wire chafing where subject to movementInspect/CheckQuarterly
Operation of safeties and alarmsCheck/TestSemiannually
Boxes , panels, and cabinetsCleanSemiannually
Circuit breakers or fusesInspect/CheckMonthly
Circuit breakers or fusesChangeBiannually
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