1. Location

• Preferably on the ground floor with direct access from outside.
• Should be located such that fire vehicles can approach it easily.
• Must not be located in the basement unless adequate safety and ventilation provisions are made.

2. Construction

• Fire-rated enclosure: 2-hour fire-rated walls and door.
• Doors should open outward and should be self-closing.
• Floor should be graded to a sump for drainage.

3. Size

• As per NBC and IS 13039, the pump room should:
  • Have a minimum internal clear height of 2.4 meters.
  • Be sized to allow access and maintenance of all pumps and equipment.
  • Example: A typical fire pump room for a commercial building may be around 6m × 5m or more, depending on the number of pumps (jockey, main electric, diesel backup).

4. Ventilation

• Adequate cross ventilation must be provided.
• If the pump room contains a diesel engine, mechanical ventilation is required.

5. Access & Safety

• Direct and unobstructed access from outside.
• Equipped with emergency lighting.
• Water-tight and vermin-proof room.
• No other services (electrical panels not related to fire system, sewage, etc.) should be run through this room.

6. Electrical and Fuel Provisions

• Power supply from an uninterrupted source.
• Diesel engine fire pumps require a dedicated fuel storage tank, complying with Petroleum Rules.
• Electrical panels and starters should be specifically designed for fire service, with auto/manual modes and alarm systems.

7. Drainage

• Proper floor drainage leading to a sump.
• Pumps and equipment bases should be at least 150 mm above the finished floor level.

8. Fire Protection Inside Room

• At least one portable fire extinguisher (CO₂ or DCP) of appropriate capacity.
• Fire alarm system coverage.

Relevant IS Codes

• IS 13039 – Code of Practice for Installation and Maintenance of Fire Fighting Pumps.
• IS 3034 – Fire Safety of Industrial Buildings.
• IS 15105 – Design and Installation of Fixed Fire Suppression Systems

DOCUMENTS WHILE HAND OVER TO CLIENT (FIRE PUMP ROOM PROJECT)

1. Technical and As-Built Documentation

• As-Built Drawings (AutoCAD format + hard copy)
  Including:
  • Layout of pump room
  • Pipe routing (suction/discharge lines)
  • Cable tray layout
  • Equipment placement (pumps, control panels, fuel tank, etc.)
• Pump Data Sheets and Technical Specifications
  • Make, model, capacity, head, efficiency
  • Motor and engine details
• Electrical SLD (Single Line Diagram)
  • Fire pump panel wiring and load calculation
  • Power supply source and backup system

2. Testing and Commissioning Reports

• Hydrostatic Pressure Test Report
• Pump Performance Test (flow vs. head curve verification)

3. Compliance and Certification

• Fire NOC Approval Documents (if part of our scope)
• OEM Compliance Certificates (BIS/UL/FM as required)
• Calibration Certificates (for gauges, flow meters, pressure switches)

4. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manual

Electric pump , Diesel pump, Jockey pump, Panels, battery charger, fuel tank, etc.