APPENDIX 33

Requirements For Design Of Water Tank Fire Water Pump Room

1.0

Fire Water Tank ( FWT )

1.1 The Water Tank shall be designed in accordance with NFPA 22 in all respects.
1.2 The FWT shall be constructed in two equal compartments with isolation facilities to allow periodic
cleaning and maintenance works of each compartment.
1.3 FWT shall be constructed of steel or concrete
1.4 FWT pre-engineered/prefabricated is also accepted provided it is listed (FM or LPCB) for service
application.
1.5 FWT located within 6.1m from the building shall be protected externally with either fire proof material or
protected with open sprinklers.
1.6 A minimum of two automatic fill valves is required for the water tank. Each fill valve, when operating
independently, is required to refill the system at a rate equal to or greater than the fire protection
demand rate.
1.7 Underground water tank & Fire Pump installation where permitted shall be installed in accordance with
Appendix 33A

2.0

Fire Water Pump Room

2.1 The Pump room shall be designed in accordance with NFPA- 20.
Access to fire pump rooms is required directly through an exterior door or through a 2-hr rated
enclosed passageway connected to an exterior door or an enclosed door or an enclosed stairway.
The Pump room shall be provided with proper ventilation system and allow sufficient intake air for the
diesel engine ensuring satisfactory performance.
2.2 The Fuel Oil Tank (FOT) shall be fitted with a Level Indicator and a Level Switch.
2.3 The following signals shall be annunciated on the FACP and BMS Panel :
a) Low Level Alarm in FWT for FWP.
b) Low Level Alarm in FWT for domestic water pumps (if installed).
c) Low Level Alarm in FOT.
d) FWP fails to start (all pumps )
e) Normal Source Power Failure
2.4 All Flow and instrument parameters shall be specified. Pump Start Up / Operational logic notes shall be
submitted.
2.5 Pump Room Equipment layout Plan & Section ( 1: 20 Scale ) , Water Tank with water levels and
suction pipe arrangement shall be submitted.
2.6 Fire Water Pump sets Fire Protection
The Pump Room shall be protected by sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA-20 and designed as
per NFPA 13.
2.7 Generator Set Fire Protection
The Generator Set Room shall be protected by sprinklers designed in accordance with NFPA 13.

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3.0

Equivalencies
Equivalencies to any established prescriptive criteria of NFPA and its companion codes, standards and
publications may be approved by the EHS-Fire Department / AHJ, if the alternative fire protection
engineering design provides an equivalent level of fire protection and life safety. Written requests for
approval shall include justification demonstrating equivalencies on the basis of pertinent data. Approved
equivalencies and alternatives shall only apply to the specific building, facility or structure involved in
extraordinary case where no technical alternatives exist; and shall not constitute blanket approval for
similar cases.
NB
(a) 1 to 3 as above (i) provide only an outline of the specific requirement(s) of EHS-Fire Department for the
guidance of qualified & approved consultants/users & (ii) serves as ready reckoner for maintaining
consistency in approach. However, the consultants/users are cautioned and advised that they meet all
requirements/recommendations as specified / cited in drawing review report(s) issued by EHS-Fire
Department.
(b) Consultant shall submit design drawings meeting the above requirements and obtain approval of EHS
Fire Department, before procurement of materials.
(c) Refer to Fire Department and relevant codes & standards for additional information/details.

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