Overview of Sprinklers, Standpipe and Fire Pumps

This video discusses basic operations of sprinkler, standpipe and fire pumps. What some of the system components look like and how they work. Also, some rule of thumb operations for these systems.

[aletapearce]

This is excellent if you are studying the IBC and want to have an understanding of these systems.

[davidgorejr]

Who didn't like the video smh always 1 hater

[Psychiatrick]

john Novak TR2FD ... How does water get to the 1, 000' level from sea level? Certainly, with gravity, it would take tremendous amount of pressure to pump water to that level. My thought is there would have to be reservoirs at graduated levels to pump water from one reservoir to another. for example, each floor of the World Trade Center was about 1 acre. The demand on water would be such there must have been several direct pumps to satisfy restroom, restaurant and sprinkler needs.

I would also like to "think" if you pumped water to the 10th floor reservoir then the 20th floor etc. the weight of the 20th floor could use gravity to service the lower floors. As the holding tanks become depleted they would be refilled not unlike a toilet holding tank. The Roof of the WTC would hold a reservoir with water flowing down under pressure. Sea water is about 1 ton per cubic yard.

[robozoo]

Excellent video! I am currently studying for my c16 this is exactly what I was looking for.

[steveroberts]

Why do you suggest shutting down the fire pump once the FDC has been supplied? Is this your department’s SOP?