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Plot No. 29, Sector 142, Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, 201305
Revamping the Fire Pump Room at Whirlpool of India Ltd. (20 Years Old) as per NFPA Standards
Whirlpool of India Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of home appliances and a subsidiary of the Whirlpool
Corporation. The company operates several large-scale production plants in India, including the site in
question, which had a 20-year-old fire pump room that no longer met the safety and operational
standards required by modern codes.
Objective
To revamp the fire pump room from scratch to achieve full compliance with the latest NFPA 20 (2022)
and NFPA 25 standards, ensuring robust fire protection for the critical manufacturing operations of
Whirlpool’s plant.
Scope of Work Executed by Agnim Engineerz
• Existing system audit and gap assessment
• Complete redesign and engineering of the fire pump room
• Demolition and removal of outdated components
• Installation of a new pump system and control panels
• Commissioning, testing, and handover
Civil Construction of Fire Pump Room
A multidisciplinary team visited the site to assess the condition of the fire pump room.
• Outdated electrical systems and corroded pipelines
• No pressure sensing line or test header
• Non-functional diesel & electrical pumps
• No automatic sequencing or pressure-based starting
• Major non-conformities to NFPA 20 and local fire norms
Civil & Utility Readiness
• Cutting of roof for Pumps entry and exits & installation of Canopy
• Removal of the existing foundation and pump base
• Construction of a new plinth with vibration pads
• Ventilation openings and diesel exhaust pipeline route modification
• Cable trays and fire-resistant conduit laid for power and control wiring
Supply & Installation
• Supplied pumps and control panels
• Fabricated MSCL piping with hot-dip galvanizing
• Installed pressure sensing lines (as per NFPA 20, Section 4.20)
• Mounted diesel pump with exhaust silencers and fuel tank
• Terminated all wiring and tested auto/manual start controls
• Installed differential pressure gauges and NRVs
Testing & Commissioning
Test Protocols Followed (As per NFPA 20 & NFPA 25):
• Hydrostatic pressure testing of piping at 1.5 times rated pressure
• Pump performance testing
• Diesel pump start with simulated power loss
• Jockey pump cycling test based on pressure drop
• Flow test via flow meter to verify rated discharge
• Verification of alarm signals and panel logic
Documentation Generated:
• Pump performance curve
• Calibration report for flow meter
• Wiring and control diagrams
• As-built layout drawings
Deliverables
• Complete O&M manual and preventive maintenance schedule
• Fire pump testing checklist (monthly/weekly)
• Training provided to Whirlpool’s plant safety team
• Audit documentation for insurer and local fire authority