Performance testing and diagnostics 

Tests and diagnostics that validate the correct operation of the system in an emergency.

  • NFPA 13
  • NFPA 14
  • NFPA 20
  • NFPA 25
  • NFPA 72
A technician in a white hard hat directs a hose stream during a test in a plant yard; on the ground, a pitot tube with a pressure gauge.
FIG. 01 — PERFORMANCE TESTING

Our service specializes in performing a range of tests and diagnostics on fire protection system equipment, with the purpose of validating that fire pumps work properly in an emergency.

We perform pneumatic and hydraulic tests, hydrostatic tests of the fire protection piping network, audibility tests of the detection and alerting system, and fire pump performance tests.

Scope

What's included

  • Pneumatic and hydraulic tests
  • Hydrostatic tests of the fire protection piping network
  • Audibility tests of the detection and alerting system
  • Fire pump performance tests

Detail

The service, block by block

  • Pneumatic and hydraulic tests

    • Verification of pressure and leak tightness throughout the system piping network.
  • Hydrostatic tests of the fire protection piping network

    • Evaluation of the fire protection piping network under sustained pressure conditions.
  • Audibility tests of the detection and alerting system

    • Audible operation of the detection system and of the emergency alerts.
  • Fire pump performance tests

    • Diagnosis of fire pump performance and efficiency.

Systems

Systems this line covers

  • Fire pump room with pumping equipment, a control panel, and red piping labeled “Agua vs incendio” (water vs. fire).
    FIG. 01 — FIRE PUMP ROOM

    NFPA 20

    Fire pump room

    The hydraulic heart of the system: fire pump equipment under NFPA 20.

  • Red automatic sprinkler branch lines installed under a white roof.
    FIG. 01 — SPRINKLER BRANCH LINES

    NFPA 13

    Automatic sprinklers

    Sprinklers that activate with heat to control the fire at its source, under NFPA 13.

  • Red hose cabinet with hose and valve, mounted on a concrete block wall.
    FIG. 01 — HOSE CABINET

    NFPA 14

    Standpipe and hose

    Hose cabinets and hydrant piping for the in-house brigade and the fire department.

  • Bolted steel fire water tank, completed on site next to the industrial building.
    FIG. 01 — COMPLETED TANK

    NFPA 22

    Water tanks

    The water reserve dedicated to the fire protection system, under NFPA 22.

  • NFPA 72

    Detection and alarm

    Smoke and heat detection and occupant notification, under NFPA 72.

Questions

FAQ about this service line

To validate that the system works correctly in an emergency and, in particular, that the fire pumps work properly when they are needed.

Under NFPA 25, diesel engine-driven pumps are run without flow every week and electric pumps, generally, every month; in addition, a performance test with flow is conducted every year.

Yes. We are based in Zapopan, Jalisco, and we have nationwide coverage.

Quote

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Tests and diagnostics that validate the correct operation of the system in an emergency. Send us the scope and the location of the building: our team is ready to give you personalized attention and tailored solutions.

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33 2620 1395
Coverage
Zapopan, Jalisco · Nationwide coverage

Approximate area, whether a system is already installed, and whether there is an insurer or Protección Civil (civil protection authority) requirement.

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