SECTION 5.21.

30 - FIRE PUMP/JOCKEY PUMP

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARD
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 Scope of Standard

A. This standard provides general requirements of The University of Texas at Austin for
fire pumps. This document is not intended to serve as a guide specification.
B. The design guidelines contained herein include the requirements for fire pump
systems at The University of Texas at Austin. It is the intention of this document to
provide a minimum standard for the installation of fire pump systems at the
University so as to provide the highest level of fire safety possible.
C. Fire pump assemblies shall include a separate and dedicated jockey pump, apart from
jockey pump required to be installed on system or building-side of PRV assembly, if
utilized.

1.02 Scope of Work

A. Provide a complete fire pump system as defined by the latest edition of NFPA 20.
Portions of the campus have been provided with a dedicated Fire Water Distribution
System (FWDS) supplied by existing fire pumps to supply standpipe and sprinkler
systems. If the building may be connected to the FWDS, a water flow pump test shall
be performed by the contractor with FSSS providing labor to run the test (FSSS will
NOT be responsible for the test readings and the contractor shall supply all
equipment necessary to obtain the readings including pressure gauges, pitot tubes,
etc.) calculations must be provided to the University utilizing the existing FWDS fire
pumps to provide the highest pressure and flow demand required for the sprinkler or
standpipe system planned for the building, prior to the design and installation of a
new building fire pump system. Upon University approval of the calculations and fire
pump product data, if the FWDS fails to meet the highest calculated demand, design
and procurement of the fire pump system components may be initiated. If the
calculations indicate the FWDS fire pumps can provide the required flow and
pressure for the building standpipe and/or sprinkler systems, a new fire pump is not
required and the system may be connected to the campus FWDS. See standard
5.21.40 Fire Water Distribution System Connection for details concerning connection
to the FWDS.

[SEE JOCKEY PUMP/PRV DETAIL IN SECTION 5.21.40.]

B. The work addressed in this section consists of a fire pump system which will be
coordinated with all of the following:
1. Fire Alarm Systems
2. Emergency power systems
3. Central control and monitoring system.
4. Water based fire suppression systems.

C. Reference Standards (Utilize latest editions available):

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1. NFPA 13-Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
2. NFPA 14-Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems.
3. NFPA 20-Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for Fire
Protection.
4. NFPA 24-Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances.
5. NFPA 25-Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water
Based Fire Protection Systems.

1.03 Related Work: References/Quality Assurance

A. The University of Texas, State Fire Marshal adopted codes, International Building
Code, and National Fire Codes as published by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) contain fire protection criteria and requirements for the design of
all fire suppression systems. The project shall conform to the following:
1. Conform to a minimum of the latest edition of NFPA 20 for fire pumps. FM
may require design in excess of NFPA 20 and State Fire Marshal adopted
codes.
2. All design shall conform to requirements of NFPA and State Fire Marshal.

1.04 Submittals

A. The University of Texas Project Manager shall review and distribute all submittals
for approval by the University insurer, the UT Fire Marshal, UT FSSS, the Owner’s
representative, and others as appropriate.
B. Refer to provisions established in the Project Specifications and in related section of
Division 01 – General Requirements. All product data shall be submitted under
provisions of Division 01.

C. Manufacturer’s data sheets shall be provided for all materials and equipment for
approval before purchase or installation. Data sheets shall describe the type of
material, capacities, manufacturer, part numbers of equipment, and give information
necessary for verifying equipment approval.

D. The Contractor shall submit detailed and accurate shop drawings prepared in
accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 20, and NFPA 24 for approval of all
equipment to be constructed and installed. Shop drawings shall identify all materials
and list all equipment to be used. Shop drawings shall include ceiling grid or reflected
ceiling layout and shall be coordinated with other trades prior to submittal. Shop
drawings are to be submitted with a minimum 1/8” scale and all details at a minimum
¼” scale.

E. Hydraulic calculations for standpipe systems shall comply with NFPA 13 and shall
include comprehensive hydraulic data sheets. Provide a 10 psi or 10% safety factor,
whichever is greater, for all standpipe system hydraulic calculations.

F. Provide hydraulic calculations for automatic standpipes, where required per NFPA
14, to provide 100 psi when flowing 500 gpm at the most remote standpipe outlet and
250 gpm at each additional standpipe. Provide hydraulic calculations for manual
standpipes to demonstrate the pressure available at the top of each standpipe while
flowing the demand required per NFPA 14 utilizing both the available water supply

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and the nominal City of Austin fire truck pumper through the fire department
connection.

G. Prior to preparing shop drawings and hydraulic calculations, the design engineer is
required to verify the adequacy of the water pressure and other pertinent water supply
data from either the campus Fire Water Distribution System (FWDS) or the City of
Austin water distribution system, depending on which system will be utilized to
supply the new sprinkler and/or standpipe system. Hydrant flow tests performed on
the University distribution system shall incorporate erosion control requirements
identified in this standard. See 2.10L Field Acceptance. The design engineer shall
immediately notify the UT Fire Marshal and Project Manager of the need for testing
the appropriate water supply or fire pump, or the need for any special considerations
required. The engineer shall provide the record data at the point of the new utility
connection as follows:
1. Building Name and flange elevation (ft)
2. Test hydrants (hydrant numbers and location) and hydrant elevations (ft)
3. Flow rate (gpm), static pressure (psi), and residual pressure (psi)
4. All turning of valves and operation of fire pump to be performed by FSSS.
Actual test to be performed by Contractor or Engineer utilizing their own
equipment.
5. If flowing water on campus, the Project Manager shall submit a request for
approval to EH&S.

H. No work shall be performed until the University has approved the shop drawings,
calculations, and data sheets. The contractor is solely liable for any work performed
prior to this approval.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 Fire Pump, Motor, and Controller

A. The pump furnished for fire protection service shall be supplied with a driver,
controller and pump accessory items specified by the pump manufacturer.

B. The pump and controller shall be UL listed and/or FM approved for fire service, per
NFPA 20.

C. The fire pump shall be a single stage, centrifugal horizontal split-case pump
specifically labeled for fire service.

D. The pump and motor shall be mounted on a common baseplate of formed steel.

E. The pump casing shall be cast iron with 125 pound rated suction, unless the
maximum pressure at the suction side of the pump exceeds 125 psi, and 250 pound
rated discharge flanges machined to American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
dimensions.

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F. The pump shall be hydrostatically tested and run tested prior to shipment. The pump
shall be hydrostatically tested at a pressure of not less than one and one-half times the
no flow (shut off) head of the pump's maximum diameter impeller plus the maximum
allowable suction head, but in no case not less than 250 psi.

G. Fittings:
1. The pump manufacturer shall furnish piping accessory items for the pump
installation which will adapt the pump connections to the fire protection
system and test connection as follows: Fittings subjected to pump discharge
pressure shall be ANSI 250 psi rated. Fittings subjected to suction pressure
shall be 125 psi rated, unless the maximum pressure at the suction side of the
pump exceeds 125 psi.

H. Fire Pump Test Header:

1. Fire Pump Test Header:
a. Provide a fire pump test header with a 2-1/2” hose valve for every 250
gpm of the rated flow of the fire pump per NFPA 20.
b. Size the fire pump test header based on the fire pump rating per NFPA
20.

I. Fire Pump, Motor, and Controller:

1. The main fire pump controller shall be a factory assembled, wired, and tested
unit.
2. The controller shall be of the combined manual and automatic type designed
for across-the-line type starting. Variable Frequency Drive controllers are not
acceptable.
3. The minimum withstand rating of the controller shall not be less than 30,000
Amps RMS Symmetrical at 480 volts.
4. The controller shall include a motor rated combination disconnect
switch/circuit breaker, mechanically interlocked and operated with a single
externally mounted handle. When moving the handle from "OFF" to "ON",
the interlocking mechanism shall sequence the isolating disconnect switch
"ON" first and then the circuit breaker. When the handle is moved from "ON"
to "OFF" the interlocking mechanism shall sequence the circuit breaker open
first, and then the isolating disconnect switch.
5. The controller shall have externally mounted, individual, visible indicators for
"Power Available", "Phase Reversal", “Pump Running", and "Run Time On."
6. The controller shall be wired so that the fire pump can be shut down
automatically utilizing pump run-timer.
7. Individual "Power Failure", "Phase Reversal" and "Pump Running" alarm
contacts shall be wired for connection to the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel,
and the FCMS.
8. Where required by NFPA 20, the controller shall be equipped with an
automatic transfer switch. Power to the transfer switch shall be supplied by
one of the NFPA 20 required power sources.

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9. The manufacturer shall test the entire controller assembly prior to shipment.
This test shall include each function the controller may be required to
perform. The manufacturer shall test the circuit breaker at 300% full load,
600% load, and short circuit current settings. The manufacturer shall perform
a high potential test on the controller power circuits at not less than two times
the rated voltage plus 1000 Volts. Documentation of the above listed tests
shall be submitted before the fire pump acceptance test.
10. Provide an automatic transfer switch on all fire pump controllers.

J. Field Acceptance
1. Upon completion of the pump and sprinkler piping installation, a field
acceptance test shall be conducted at minimum, rated, and peak loads of the
fire pump by controlling the quantity of water discharged through approved
test devices. All acceptance testing outlined in NFPA 20 shall be conducted
by installing contractor in the presence of a representative of The University
of Texas Fire Prevention Services & Safety Storm Water Management.
Documentation of all factory and field tests shall be submitted at the
conclusion of the field acceptance test. A&E will not approve any equipment
prior to receipt and review of these test results.
2. All tests shall be performed utilizing the fire pump test header.
3. Erosion Control Requirements - Fire pump discharges must be filtered to
slow flow velocity and prevent erosion. Utilize a diffuser and follow one of
the filtering methods pertinent to the site:
a. Pervious cover – direct flow to a vegetated area capable of absorbing
as much water as possible without causing erosion or damage to
existing landscape. To minimize erosion and reduce sediment
deposition, controls such as a series of triangular dikes or other
sediment erosion controls must be in place between flow and storm
drain inlet.
b. Impervious cover – direct flow to a cleaned area where the discharged
water enters a storm drain inlet protected by filtration (e.g. 3 or 4
triangular dikes or hay bales set in series or other sediment erosion
controls). All water discharge to the outside of buildings to be
approved by EH&S with Storm Water Discharge request filled out by
the contractor and approved by EH&S.
c. If the total water volume is to exceed 10,000 gallons, the discharged
water must be de-chlorinated before it enters the storm sewer system
either by directing water into a small area where an approved
chemical to dechlorinate water (e.g. sodium metabisulfite at 1 cup or
250 mgs per 5 gallons of chlorinated water) can be sprayed into flow
to remove chlorine to acceptable levels.
d. If the total water volume is to exceed 1,000 gallons, the discharge
must be directed through an obstacle course that is designed to
remove the chlorine through aeration of the water. The obstacle
course shall be constructed as referenced in section 3.a. above to
minimize erosion, settle out sediment, and allow chlorine to dissipate
in the atmosphere.

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2.02 Jockey Pump and Motor Controller

A. The contractor shall furnish and install a jockey pump coupled to a motor rated for
the required pump, not to exceed 5 HP (Maximum), 480 volts, 60 HZ, 3 phase.
Jockey pump to be a Grundfos Model CR5-11 or equal.
B. The jockey pump shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 20. All jockey pump
valves and sensing lines to be located as required per UT Detail 5.21.40
C. The control valves to and from the jockey pump shall be supervised butterfly valves
installed in accordance with this standard.
D. Jockey Pump Controller:
1. The jockey pump controller shall be factory assembled, wired and tested, and
specifically designed for this type of service.
2. The jockey pump controller shall be UL listed and/or FM approved.
3. The pressure switch shall have a range of 0-300 psi and have independent
high and low pressure settings. The pressure switch shall be mounted inside
the controller. The piping connection for the pressure switch shall be installed
per UT Detail 5.21.40. The pressure switch set points shall be determined by
Professional Services Provider and in accordance with NFPA 20 Appendix A.
4. The controller manufacturer, prior to shipment, shall hook up and test the
jockey pump controller as a completed assembly. This test shall include each
function the controller may be required to perform. The manufacturer shall
perform a high potential test of the controller power circuits are not less than
two times the rated voltage plus 1000 volts. Documentation of the above
listed tests shall be submitted prior to the pump acceptance test.
5. All jockey pumps shall be served by emergency power circuits.

E. Field Acceptance Test:

1. A field acceptance test of the jockey pump and controller shall be performed
by the contractor at the same time as the main fire pump acceptance test. The
acceptance test shall include each function the controller may be required to
perform including manual start-stop, automatic start-stop, and minimum run
timing.

[SEE JOCKEY PUMP/PRV DETAIL IN SECTION 5.21.40.]

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 Guarantee
A. The Contractor shall guarantee and service all workmanship and materials to be as
represented by him, and shall repair or replace, at no additional cost to the Owner,
any part thereof, which may become defective within the period of one (1) year after
the date of final acceptance by the Engineer, and UT. Contractor shall be responsible
for, and pay for, any damages caused by, or resulting from defects in his work.

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3.02 Qualifications

A. System design and installation shall be supervised by a licensed NICET Level III
sprinkler system technician or fire protection engineer with not less than five (5)
years experience with fire pump systems. Shop drawings shall be prepared and
engineered. Accurate As-Built drawings shall be required in the form of three hard
copies and two copies on CD in the specified AutoCAD format. The signature of the
RME or engineer constitutes an affidavit that the statements, representations, and
information presented in the submittal constitute a complete operational system
conforming to applicable state laws and recognized good engineering practices. All
field installation work shall be continuously supervised by a NICET Level II or III
sprinkler system technician.

3.03 System Acceptance Testing and Commissioning

A. Perform acceptance tests according to NFPA 13. Provide copies of test reports to the
UT Fire Marshal, UT FSSS, A&E Services, and other interested parties as tests are
completed. Prior to acceptance, accurate red-lines must be submitted and required
training for UT personnel completed. Provide a complete set including all test results
to the Owner at the completion of the project and a copy in each O&M Manual. All
Fire Sprinkler Systems to be tagged per State Fire Marshall’s requirements.

3.04 Warranty

A. Warranty must be good for one year.

B. Contractor to respond to all warranty calls within 24 hours. If equipment cannot be

repaired at this time, FSSS shall be updated daily with the progress and/or status.

C. See Fire Alarm Warranty

END OF STANDARD

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