Engineering work procedure

Fire Pump Sizing Workflow

Screen fire pump flow, pressure, elevation, and horsepower before detailed pump selection and curve review.

Guide workflow

Follow the sequence as an engineering workflow: each phase lists the action, tools, and evidence to retain before moving forward.

Phase	Action	Tools	Evidence to keep
Step 1	Define sprinkler and hose demand.	Fire Pump Rated Flow and Pressure Calculator	Document the source used to start the Engineering workflow.
Step 2	Determine required discharge pressure at the pump.	Fire Pump Rated Flow and Pressure Calculator, Fire Pump Horsepower Calculator	Keep calculation notes showing how this step supports: determine required discharge pressure at the pump.
Step 3	Account for elevation and friction loss.	Fire Pump Rated Flow and Pressure Calculator, Fire Pump Horsepower Calculator, Available Water Supply Calculator	Keep calculation notes showing how this step supports: account for elevation and friction loss.
Step 4	Estimate horsepower from flow, head, and efficiency.	Fire Pump Rated Flow and Pressure Calculator, Fire Pump Horsepower Calculator, Available Water Supply Calculator	Keep calculation notes showing how this step supports: estimate horsepower from flow, head, and efficiency.
Step 5	Compare against listed pump ratings and water supply data.	Fire Pump Rated Flow and Pressure Calculator, Fire Pump Horsepower Calculator, Available Water Supply Calculator	Record the reviewed output, warning state, and next review decision.

1Engineering workflow basis and project condition that triggered this guide.
2Input source notes for each calculator used in the sequence.
3Intermediate results, warnings, and pass/fail states from linked tools.
4Final review notes for engineering review, submittal review, field check, or AHJ coordination.

1The sequence starts with project-specific inputs, not untouched default values.
2Each intermediate result is checked before being transferred into the next calculator.
3Warnings or failed screens are resolved or documented before final project use.
4Engineering context and local AHJ requirements remain part of the final review.

1Use this guide as a workflow checklist, not as a sealed design package.
2Start with the related worksheet before treating the guide as complete.
3Open the linked calculators when a step needs a numeric screen.
4Transfer only reviewed values and documented assumptions into project calculations or submittal material.

Fire Pump Sizing Workflow

1Start from the standard workflow context when the guide controls a design or field-review decision.
2Open the related worksheet before treating the guide as complete.
3Run the related calculator sequence when a step needs numeric screening.
4Retain reviewed inputs, warnings, and handoff notes before final project use.