Requirements of fire pumps as per SOLAS:
Capacity of fire pumps (Total required capacity not more than 180 m3/hr)
- Each fire pump (other than Emergency fire pump) shall have a capacity not less than 80 % of total required capacity divided by minimum no of required fire pumps but in any case not less than 25 m3/hr.
- Each pump capable of delivering at least 2 required jets of water.
- G/S, Ball, Bilge pumps accepted as fire pumps provided:
- Not normally used for pumping oil.
- If used occasionally have suitable changeover arrangements fitted.
