What is likely happening
Standpipes and fire pumps supply water for firefighting. Leaks, low pressure, or a pump that will not start mean firefighters may not have water where they need it.
What you can safely check
- Note any alarms or pump controller messages.
What an inspector will look at
- Pump churn and flow testing
- Valves and hose connections
- Pressure and drains
Does this affect compliance?
Fire pumps and standpipes have required test schedules under the fire code.
When it becomes urgent
Urgent; notify the fire department if the system is out of service.
We can help with this
Fire and life safety inspections is something Insparisk does nationwide. Delivered through licensed fire protection professionals in the Insparisk Network and managed by our team. To see the local rules for your building, open this in the interactive Problem Solver.
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