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FIRE PUMPS

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FIRE PUMPS

• Introduction to Armstrong Fluid Technology

• Fire Pump Standards – National requirements for redundancy

• Fire Pump Approvals

• Approved Pumps in comparison with Standard Pumps

• How to get Fire Pumps Approved

• Testing

Today’s Agenda

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INTRODUCTION TO ARMSTRONG FLUID TECHNOLOGY

Established 1934

Armstrong Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

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INTRODUCTION TO ARMSTRONG FLUID TECHNOLOGY

Three Generations

2015

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▪ Over 80 years in Business

▪ Over 1000 Employees

▪ Known around the world as a leader and innovator in the design,

engineering and manufacturing of intelligent fluid-flow equipment.

Armstrong Today:

INTRODUCTION TO ARMSTRONG FLUID TECHNOLOGY

Three Generations

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Manchester BirminghamToronto - HQ BangaloreBuffalo Dubai Shanghai

Sao Paulo

Lyon

INTRODUCTION TO ARMSTRONG FLUID TECHNOLOGY

Offering a global presence across three continents

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THE HEART OF THE FIRE SYSTEM

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FIRE PUMP STANDARDS

▪ EN12845

▪ Each country has to adopt into it’s own standards

For example:

European Standards

▪UK

▪ BS EN12845

▪Germany

▪ DIN EN12845

▪Norway

▪ NS EN12845

▪NFPA20

American Standards

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FIRE PUMP STANDARDS

▪ EN12845

▪Annex E - for high rise buildings

▪Annex P - ESFR pumps

Requirements for Redundancy

▪ LPC Rules

▪TB204

▪NFPA/FM

▪Will accept 1 pump depending upon level of risk

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FIRE PUMP APPROVALS

▪ Pumps can be tested and approved by recognised

testing authorities

Approvals based on European Standards

▪ LPCB

▪VDS

Approvals based on American Standards

▪ FM

▪UL/ULC

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APPROVED vs NON APPROVED

▪Credibility

▪ Verified Design by recognised body

▪ Reliability

▪ Unchanged Design

▪ Standardised Purchasing & Manufacturing Process

▪ Traceability

▪ Regular Third Part Audits

▪Peace of mind

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APPROVED COMPONENTS

▪ Bare shaft pump

▪ Engine

▪Motor

▪Controller

▪Coupling

▪Ancillaries

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HOW TO GET FIRE PUMPS APPROVED

Each approval body will have their own

documented requirements covering for example:-

▪ Performance

▪Mechanical Strength

▪Marking

▪Testing

▪Documentation

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TESTING