2107 Westinghouse Blvd.

Project Name: 2107 Westinghouse Blvd.

Location: 2107 Westinghouse Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273

Project Type: Industrial

Synopsis: During a routine inspection, the local fire sprinkler contractor determined that the fire pump was not meeting the system’s required demand. As a result, the fire pump was red-tagged. With time being of the essence and life safety as the number one priority, an immediate solution was required to restore fire protection and ensure the safety of all personnel.

Details: Westinghouse provides valuable employment opportunities for its residents and operates with many moving parts in its day-to-day operations. A non-functioning fire pump, which compromises the fire suppression system, can disrupt this well-coordinated process. With the holidays just days away, a rapid solution was critical to ensure life safety and maintain operational continuity.

Solution: With Christmas approaching in just a few days, an immediate and coordinated response was required from Rent Fire Pumps. Any missed step or overlooked procedure could have resulted in an extended fire watch over the holiday period, which would have created significant operational disruptions and additional costs. Recognizing the urgency, Rent Fire Pumps worked closely with the property leadership team to evaluate the situation, streamline potential solutions, and quickly develop a practical plan to restore fire protection coverage. Rent Fire Pumps mobilized a mobile trailer-mounted fire pump capable of meeting the system’s full demand. Upon arrival, the team conducted a complete setup and verification process, ensuring that all connections, signals, and monitoring systems were fully operational. A churn test was performed in coordination with the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to confirm proper system performance and compliance with all life safety codes. The rapid deployment and thorough testing provided a temporary but fully functional fire protection solution, allowing production and building operations to continue without interruption. This not only safeguarded employees and residents within the facility but also minimized the need for extended fire watch, which can be both costly and logistically challenging during a holiday period. Through the combined efforts of Rent Fire Pumps, property leadership, and the AHJ, the building’s fire protection system was restored to full operational readiness within 24–48 hours, while a permanent solution was scheduled. This swift and coordinated action ensured the safety of all personnel, compliance with local codes, and allowed all involved parties to return home in time to safely enjoy the holiday season with their families.

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