Types of Fire Pumps. A fire pump is a specialized water pump that provides constant, high pressure for a water system used to extinguish fires. The fire pump intake can be connected to an underground water pipe or a static source, such as a water tank or reservoir. Fire pumps may be powered by an electric or diesel motor.
ASHRAE 90.1 (Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings) is a US standard that provides minimum requirements for energy efficient designs for buildings except for low-rise residential buildings. The original standard, ASHRAE 90, was published in 1975.
1 What is Code, Standard & Specification? â¢ 2 Standard âA standard can be defined as a set of technical definitions and guidelines-âhow to instructions for designers and manufacturers. â 3 They serve as a common language, defining quality and establishing safety criteria. â 4 Examples-ASTM standard, ISO standard.