What are the type of pump sets used and why in fire fighting?

Jockey pump used when there is a pressure drop of 1 Bar.

Diesel pump used in case of power shut down.

Electrical pump main pump starts instantly in case of fire and will cut off at 7 Bar.

What is fire alarm check valve?

It allows flow in one direction and prevents backward flow and with this given signal to BMS alarms,.

What is FM 200 and where it is?

Heptafloropane is colorless. Liquefied compress gas. It is stored as liquid and dispensed into the hazard
as colourless, electrically non conductive vapour that is clear and does not obsure vision. It is used in
communication rooms, electrical rooms, computer rooms etc

Type of detectors?

Heat and Smoke Detectors

Do we use strainer in fire pumps? Why?

No, we dont use it because the water coming is potable usually only in cases where we are using river
or lake water then we requires strainers. Else we prefer not to use them as it will reduce suction flow.

Radius of a sprinkler? It is 1.5m

What is the distance between each sprinkler? 3m to 4m.

Working pressure of fire system? Its 10 Bars.

What is Siamese Connection?

Used as auxiliary connection through which the fire department can pump water to suppler existing
water supplies.

What are the settings of diesel pump upon how much pressure it is cut off?