Are You Selecting the Right Fire Pump for High-Rise Buildings According to IS Standards?

 Are You Selecting the Right Fire Pump for High-Rise Buildings According to IS Standards?

Designing firefighting systems in high-rise structures

(>15m) isn't about assumptions - it's about precision, pressure, and people's lives.

Here's what every Fire, MEP, and Civil Engineer MUST KNOW while designing pump systems for high-rises

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FIRE PUMP DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

Standards Referenced:

IS 3844:1989 (Internal Hydrant Systems)

IS 15105:2002 (Automatic Sprinkler Systems)

IS 15301:2003 (Fire Pumps)

NBC 2016 Part IV (Fire and Life Safety)

FIRE PUMP CONFIGURATION - High-Rise Example

(70m)

Jockey Pump

Flow Rate: 180-300 LPM

Head: 80-100 m

Power: 3-5 HP

Ref: IS 15301:2003, CI. 5.2

Main Fire Pump (Electric)

Flow Rate: 2280-2850 LPM

Head: 80-100 m

Power: 60-75 HP

Ref: IS 3844:1989, CI. 9.2

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