Advance Machine Works

Project Name: Advance Machine Works

Location: 106 Karhula Court, Easley, South Carolina 29640

Project Type: Industrial

Synopsis: During an annual inspection, it was determined that the fire pump was not meeting the demand of the system. With production operations underway and life safety as the number one priority, an immediate solution was required. After evaluating available options, Rent Fire Pumps was contacted to provide a temporary fire protection solution and restore system reliability.

Details: Located in Easley, South Carolina, Advance Machine Works provides valuable job opportunities for individuals seeking to develop and refine new technical skills. With life safety as the number one priority, a reliable fire protection solution was required. Through the leadership team at Advance Machine Works, Rent Fire Pumps was contacted to develop and implement a streamlined, cost-effective solution that met all local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements and applicable life safety standards.

Solution: With production operating at full capacity and life safety as the highest priority, Rent Fire Pumps was contacted and contracted to mobilize a temporary solution and ensure all system requirements were met. Within 48 hours, Rent Fire Pumps was onsite and prepared to perform a churn test on the mobile fire pump trailer in coordination with the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). This rapid deployment minimized downtime and reduced costs for all parties, as extended fire watch can be expensive. With a smooth transition at the South Carolina facility, fire protection was fully restored, ensuring the safety of both personnel inside the warehouse and responding fire department members.

Temporary Fire Pump System Specifications

• Diesel-driven fire pump rated at 1,500 GPM at 155 PSI
• Fire pump controller (FP) – 110 VAC
• Electric jockey pump with dedicated jockey pump (JP) controller
• Integrated test header for flow testing and system verification
• Fire pump discharge piping with isolation provisions
• Adjustable pressure relief valve, field-set to meet required system pressure
• Diesel day tank complete with low fuel level alarm
• Engine supervision and alarm signals including:
  – Low fuel alarm
  – Engine trouble
  – HOA (Hand-Off-Auto) status
  – Normally Open (N.O.) butterfly valve (BFV) supervisory signal
  – Pump run indication
  – Engine trouble alarm output