During the design and specification process for new pumpers, members often focus on the concepts that are important to them depending on their riding assignments and on-the-job experience. One of the ...

The global demand for bigger fire pumps for water supply and firefighting has been expanding rapidly for industrial, oil-gas, marine, nuclear, military and municipal markets. In the race to develop a ...

In the NEC, the normal philosophy for circuit protection is to shut down equipment before allowing the supply conductors to overheat. Article 695 departs from this philosophy. The fire pump motor must ...

Obviously, fire protection systems are critical for any business wishing to safeguard lives, property and assets. Many key ...

A well-built fire pump and hose kit can make the difference between property damage and protection during bushfire season. To build a complete setup, the system must deliver strong water pressure, ...

Fig. 1. The minimum electrical requirements for installing fire pumps are found in Article 695. A general philosophy for most electrical installations is to provide ...