In fire protection systems, reliability is everything. During an emergency, there is no room for equipment failure — especially when it comes to the fire pump, the heart of any fire suppression system. If a fire pump fails due to a power outage, the consequences can be catastrophic. That’s where redundant power sources play a critical role.
This article explores why having a backup or dual power source for fire pumps is essential, what codes and standards say about it, the common configurations, and how facility managers and fire safety engineers can ensure continuous protection even in the worst-case scenarios.
