Problem
The project required a hydrant and sprinkler pressure package for a Bangalore commercial building with fire NOC obligations. The risk of an underperforming fire system is both safety and compliance related — neither is recoverable after a fire event.
Engineering review
FlowCore reviews hydrant and sprinkler flow and pressure demand, jockey pump sizing and set point, main pump selection, diesel backup starting system, controller logic, test header location, alarm interface, and maintenance access.
- Jockey pump — sized for leakage compensation, not fire demand
- Main pump — sized for design hydrant or sprinkler demand at rated pressure
- Diesel backup — battery, fuel system, cooling, auto-start check
- Controller auto/manual, alarm output, and changeover logic
- Test header with pressure gauge for periodic verification
Solution approach
A fire pump package selected against the MEP consultant's flow and pressure brief, with a test header, commissioning record, and a maintenance plan from the beginning — not retrofitted after handover.
What this project confirms
Fire pumps are judged entirely by what happens on the day they are needed. The commissioning record, test run documentation, and maintenance plan are part of the deliverable — not optional paperwork.