Does "booster pump" = Fire Pump?
Does "booster pump" = Fire Pump?
(OP)
I have run into this on the scope of work for some school renovation projects. It calls for "booster pump" in support of building sprinkler system. NFPA 13 does mention "booster pumps" 3 times, without making a it clear that they mean Fire Pumps. NFPA 20 does not mention "booster pumps" at all.
Is this something different from a normal Fire Pump?
Is this something different from a normal Fire Pump?





RE: Does "booster pump" = Fire Pump?
where is the water supply coming from, city main, pond, tank???
RE: Does "booster pump" = Fire Pump?
RE: Does "booster pump" = Fire Pump?
RE: Does "booster pump" = Fire Pump?
That terminology description is new to me. I always thought a fire pump was the pump that was required when the incoming water pressure - from whatever source - was not sufficient to support the sprinkler and/or standpipe system.
I have never seen the term "booster pump" used for a fire suppression system. We typically use it for domestic water systems for the same issue that we would use a fire pump.
I guess I learned something new today.
RE: Does "booster pump" = Fire Pump?
The 1998 NFPA 20 definition (1-8): 'Booster Pump. A fire pump that takes suction from a public service main or private use water system for the purpose of increasing the effective water pressure.'
I wonder why it was removed.
I have found it a fairly common term.