Fire protection 

systems control and

extinguish fires without human intervention.

A fire sprinkler system is an active fire protection

measure, consisting of a water supply system, providing
adequate pressure and flowrate to a water distribution
piping system, onto which fire sprinklers and fire hose
are connected.

Fire protection system is not connected to FDAS. The

only part of fire protection system that have a direct link
to FDAS is the flow sensor
EXIT
FLOAT VALVE / BALL
An automatic valve whose opening and closing
are controlled by a float at the end of a wire or
lever

BACK
ISOLATION VALVE
It is a valve  in a system that stops the flow
of water to a given location, usually
for maintenance or safety purposes.

BACK
FIRE PUMP
It is a part of a fire protection system. The pump
intake is connected to the fire tank. The pump
provides water flow at a higher pressure to the
sprinkler system risers and hose standpipes. 
FIRE PUMP
 
Example of burnt fire pump due to lack of
water in the fire tank.

BACK
FIRE TANK
A water reservoir intended for the event of a
fire.

BACK
JOCKEY PUMP
It is a small apparatus that works together with a fire
pump as part of a fire-protection system. It is designed
to keep the pressure in the system elevated to a specific
level when the system is not in use, so that the fire
pump doesn't have to run all the time.

BACK
GATE VALVE
A valve that either allows or prohibits the flow
of hydraulic fluid. The gate valve consists of a
plate-like obstruction that is raised and lowered
into place to control the flow of hydraulic fluid. 

BACK
FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR
It provides for misalignment of the shafts or to
introduce mechanical flexibility and to alter the
vibration characteristics of the motor.
FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR
Damage flexible connector can cause harm to
your pump.
Also it can cause flooding in the pump room.

BACK
CHECK VALVE
It is a valve that normally allows fluid or gas to
flow through it in only one direction.

BACK
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
It is a valve designed to open at a
predetermined pressure value.

BACK
ALARM CHECK VALVE
A check valve located in the riser of fire
protection system that sounds an alarm when
water begins to pass through it.

BACK
SPRINKLER HEAD
An outlet on a sprinkler system which covers a
radius of 3m. Each sprinkler head must have a
maximum distance of 6m with each other.
SPRINKLER PRESSURE HEAD

Rule of thumb:
1m=1.39psi

Formula:
Pressure=height(1.39)+60psi

Note:
60psi is the standard pressure inside the
sprinkler system.
BACK
CROSS MAIN VALVE
It is a valve that normally allows or restrict fluid
or gas to flow

BACK
SUPERVISORY and FLOW SWITCH
The function of a water flow switch is to detect
water flow in the sprinkler system, usually
during a fire event, to send a signal to FDAS to
activate the alarm devices in the property

BACK
SIGHT GLASS
A sight glass or water gauge is a transparent tube
through which the operator of a tank can observe
the level of liquid contained within.

BACK
DRAIN VALVE
A drain valve is a mechanical device used to
release excess or unwanted liquids from the pipe
line.

BACK
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STEP 1

Check and double check the fire pump

system and everything surrounding it
before doing anything else.
• Fire pump and motor
• Control Panel
• Piping system
• Fire Water
• Never test equipments without the
knowledge of others.
STEP 2
Open the BY-PASS VALVE. This valve is
channeled back to the fire tank.

BY-PASS
VALVE-
always
“NORMALLY
CLOSED”
except
during
testing
GOING TO TANK
STEP 3
Close the MAIN ISOLATION VALVE. This
valve is located at the alarm check valve.

MAIN
ISOLATION
VALVE

AUXIALIARY
DRAIN

ALARM CHECK
VALVE
STEP 4
Activate the fire pump by pressing the
START BUTTON. This button is at the
control panel.
OPERATING
LEVER

START
BUTTON

STOP BUTTON
STEP 5
Let the pump run for about 10 minutes,
observe parameters in the DISPLAY PANEL,
if your panel does not have display, measure
parameters manually.
OPERATING
LEVER

DISPLAY

START BUTTON

STOP BUTTON
STEP 5 continued
• Observe the motor for over-heating.
• Observe excessive heating of pump shaft,
pump casing and mechanical seal or
packing.
• Observe for unecessary leaks from the
PUMP CASING
pump.
IMPELLER

MECHANICAL
SEAL / PUMP SHAFT
PACKING
SAFETY REMINDERS

Make sure that CUT-IN and CUT-OFF PRESSURE of

pressure actuated equipments like fire and jockey
pump, PRV’s and booster pump.
STEP 6
To test PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE,
gradually close the by-pass valve until water
passes through the PRV, observe the trip
pressure if it is same with the set pressure
posted on the PRV. Adjust if necessary .
PRV
PRV pressure
pressure
adjusting
knob, remove gage
cap to adjust reading
setting should be 0
if pump is
PRV not
discharge running.
pipe should
be back to
tank
SAFETY REMINDERS

PRV discharge pipe should be back to

tank, if ever your PRV discharge is
directed to sump pit, discharge volume of
PRV will SURELY flood your pump room
of sump pit. Consider re-directing PRV
discharge back to tank.
STEP 7
Shut-down the fire pump by pressing the
STOP BUTTON at the control panel after 10
minutes.
STEP 8
Close BY-PASS VALVE and re-open the
MAIN ISOLATING VALVE to put the system
in service.
STEP 9
Record parameters and test results at FIRE
PUMP PM CHECKLIST.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

EQUIPMENT : FIRE PUMP  

Pump #: ___________  
Location:_____ Phase: ____ Horsepower Rating: _____ Voltage: ______ Size of wires: ________ Breaker Rating: __________  
Cut-in Pressure: ________________________________  
Cu-off Pressure: ________________________________  
PRV Set Pressure: ______________________________  
   
Work Description J F M A M J J A S O N D
MONTHLY  
Clean and remove dirt of the pump and motor.                        
Clean motor control and electrical panels                        
Check all gate valves if functioning properly.                        
Check for pump overheating.                        
Check leak at packing seal.                        
Check leak at all gate valves and check valves.                        
INITIAL OF ATTENDING MAINTENACE                       
QUARTERLY  
Grease and lubricate bearings.        
Inspect and retighten all screws, holding, mounting nuts & bolts.        
Lubricate moving parts (bearing, etc.)        
Inspect and service all electrical controllers & components,        
retightens setcrews, of circuit breakers and controls        
Apply and spray cleaner to all contact surfaces.        
Cleaning of float switch located at Overhead Tank.        
Test and check for noise and vibration.        
QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES  
Voltage Reading  
Line 1        
Line2        
Line 3        
Ampere Reading  
Line 1-2        
Line 2-3        
Line 1-3        
Insulation Resistance of Motors.  
Line1 - Line 2        
Line 2 - Line 3        
Record Cut-in Pressure        
Record Cut-off Pressure        
Record PRV Set Pressure        
INITIAL OF ATTENDING MAINTENACE      
                        

Notes : Report to Property Engineer all abnormal findings and results.

Place Date of Inspection on space provided if there are no abnormal findings
Minimum Insulation Resistance Reading : 25 MΩ ( 250-599 volts), NETA 2009
SAFETY REMINDERS
If during major fire emergency and fire
pumps fails to activate, use EMERGENCY
RUN.
The End!!!
STEP 1

Check and double check the fire pump

system and everything surrounding it
before doing anything else.
• Fire pump and motor
• Control Panel
• Piping system
• Fire Water
• Never test equipments without the
knowledge of others.
STEP 2
Open the BY-PASS VALVE. This valve is
channeled back to the fire tank.

BY-PASS
VALVE-
always
“NORMALLY
CLOSED”
except
during
testing
GOING TO TANK
STEP 3
Close the MAIN ISOLATION VALVE. This
valve is located at the alarm check valve.

MAIN
ISOLATION
VALVE

AUXIALIARY
DRAIN

ALARM CHECK
VALVE
STEP 4
Deactivate the JOCKEY PUMP
CONTROLLER, use either main switch or
selector switch.

MAIN SWITCH SELECTOR

ON/OFF SWITCH

SENSING LINE AND TEST DRAIN

STEP 5
Decrease SYSTEM PRESSURE by releasing
water through the AUXIALIRY DRAIN at the
ALARM CHECK VALVE, observe panel or
pressure gauge until pressure reaches CUT-
IN. Compare actual cut-in pressure to
regular pressure setting.

AUXILIARY
DRAIN
STEP 5 continued
Upon release of water, pressure decrease
can be monitored through the CONTROL
PANEL or ALARM CHECK VALVE.

SYSTEM
PRESSURE
GAUGE PRESSURE
GAUGE –
pressure
should be 0
if pump is
not
running.
STEP 6
Based on the standard of Bureau of Fire
(BFP) it is not practical to have an automatic
cut-off / shut-off

A. MANUAL CUT-OFF– fire pump will NOT

shut-off instantly upon reaching cut-off
pressure
STEP 7
Fire pump can be shut-down by deactivating
the OPERATING LEVER.

OPERATING LEVER
STEP 8
Close BY-PASS VALVE and re-open the
MAIN ISOLATING VALVE to put the system
in service.

STEP 9
Record parameters and test results at FIRE
PUMP PM CHECKLIST.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

EQUIPMENT : FIRE PUMP  

Pump #: ___________  
Location:_____ Phase: ____ Horsepower Rating: _____ Voltage: ______ Size of wires: ________ Breaker Rating: __________  
Cut-in Pressure: ________________________________  
Cu-off Pressure: ________________________________  
PRV Set Pressure: ______________________________  
   
Work Description J F M A M J J A S O N D
MONTHLY  
Clean and remove dirt of the pump and motor.                        
Clean motor control and electrical panels                        
Check all gate valves if functioning properly.                        
Check for pump overheating.                        
Check leak at packing seal.                        
Check leak at all gate valves and check valves.                        
INITIAL OF ATTENDING MAINTENACE                       
QUARTERLY  
Grease and lubricate bearings.        
Inspect and retighten all screws, holding, mounting nuts & bolts.        
Lubricate moving parts (bearing, etc.)        
Inspect and service all electrical controllers & components,        
retightens setcrews, of circuit breakers and controls        
Apply and spray cleaner to all contact surfaces.        
Cleaning of float switch located at Overhead Tank.        
Test and check for noise and vibration.        
QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES  
Voltage Reading  
Line 1        
Line2        
Line 3        
Ampere Reading  
Line 1-2        
Line 2-3        
Line 1-3        
Insulation Resistance of Motors.  
Line1 - Line 2        
Line 2 - Line 3        
Record Cut-in Pressure        
Record Cut-off Pressure        
Record PRV Set Pressure        
INITIAL OF ATTENDING MAINTENACE      
                        

Notes : Report to Property Engineer all abnormal findings and results.

Place Date of Inspection on space provided if there are no abnormal findings
Minimum Insulation Resistance Reading : 25 MΩ ( 250-599 volts), NETA 2009
SAFETY REMINDERS
When activating OPERATING LEVER, always
make sure that the STOP BUTTON is pressed to
prevent fire pump from activating.

STOP BUTTON is pressed upon activation of OPERATING

LEVER
The End!!!
MANUAL
Put selector switch of Jockey Pump into
HAND, slightly release water to avoid over
pressure.
AUTOMATIC
Put selector switch of Jockey Pump into
AUTO, slightly release water to avoid over
pressure..
Afterwards, record parameters and test
results at JOCKEY PUMP PM CHECKLIST.
 The End!!!

PREPARED BY:
RENEGADE CUISON
TOD – H.O.