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Fire Pump Weekly Test Log Template — NFPA 25 & IS 15301

A free fire-pump test log template, structured to satisfy NFPA 25, IS 15301, NBC 2016 Part 4, and the fire-NOC inspection requirements used by most Indian state authorities. Use it as your weekly logbook, monthly checklist, or hand-off document for a fire-protection contractor.

The on-page version below shows the structure, the required fields, and the testing-frequency table. The formatted PDF is A4-printable with TAC- and insurance-friendly layout.

Testing Frequency at a Glance

The minimum testing schedule a fire-NOC inspector or TAC auditor will check against. Document every entry against this table.

TestPumpsFrequencyMinimum DurationStandard
No-flow churn testDiesel fire pumpsWeeklyMinimum 30 minutesNFPA 25 §8.3.2
No-flow churn testElectric fire pumpsMonthlyMinimum 10 minutesNFPA 25 §8.3.2
Annual flow testAll fire pumpsAnnuallyMinimum, rated, peak loadNFPA 25 §8.3.3
Periodic testingAll fire pumps (India)Monthly + annualPer manufacturer guidanceIS 15301 §10
Continuous availabilityHigh-rise buildings24/7Pressure ≥ 3.5 kg/cm² at remotest pointNBC 2016 Part 4

Required Log Columns

Each row of your weekly / monthly log captures these 15 columns. The PDF version formats this as a single landscape A4 sheet per test cycle.

Test date & time

Establishes the testing frequency was honoured.

Pump ID

Distinguishes electric/diesel/jockey pumps in mixed installations.

Test type

Weekly churn / monthly churn / annual flow test.

Run duration

Verifies the minimum test duration per NFPA 25 was achieved.

Suction pressure (start / running)

Detects supply-side issues, NPSH problems.

Discharge pressure (start / running)

Verifies pump performance vs the rated curve.

Flow rate (annual test only)

Compares measured flow to pump rating at min/rated/peak load.

Pump speed / RPM

Diagnostic for diesel pumps; abnormal RPM signals coupling issues.

Voltage & current (electric pumps)

Detects winding degradation, supply imbalance.

Battery voltage (diesel pumps)

Required by NFPA 25; battery health is a common failure point.

Coolant temperature (diesel pumps)

Verifies thermal management during 30-min churn.

Jockey pump cycle count (since last test)

Abnormal cycling = early sign of system leakage.

Observations / abnormalities

Anything outside expected parameters.

Tested by (signature)

Auditable accountability.

Witnessed by (if applicable)

Required for some annual tests and insurance audits.

Common Audit Gotchas

  • ▸Diesel churn run too short. NFPA 25 requires a 30-minute weekly churn for diesel pumps. A 10-minute run satisfies the electric-pump rule, not the diesel one. Most inspectors check this first.
  • ▸No annual flow test on record. Many sites run weekly churns reliably but skip the annual flow test (which requires opening the test header / flow meter loop). Without it, the pump curve is unverified.
  • ▸Jockey pump cycling not tracked. A jockey running every 30 minutes is a leak indicator. If your log doesn't track the cycle count, you won't catch the leak until the next test.
  • ▸Diesel battery voltage missing. Battery failure is the #1 cause of diesel fire pumps not starting on demand. NFPA 25 requires battery voltage to be logged each test cycle.
  • ▸Pressure values without context. A discharge pressure of 7.0 kg/cm² is meaningless without knowing the rated pressure of the pump. Always log against the pump nameplate values.

Want to Stop Filling This in by Hand?

Titan Compliance — currently in development — combines an energy meter, pressure sensors, and a flow meter on a DIN rail to detect every pump run automatically, log the parameters this template asks for, flag missed tests, and produce inspector-ready PDFs without anyone walking the pump room with a clipboard.

Pilot sites with BMCs and fire-protection contractors are being scheduled now. Use the form on the next page to ask for early access.

FAQ

Common questions about NFPA 25, IS 15301, jockey-pump diagnostics, and digital test logs.

Weekly no-flow (churn) test for diesel-driven pumps, minimum 30 minutes. Monthly no-flow churn test for electric-driven pumps, minimum 10 minutes. Annual flow test on all pumps at minimum, rated, and peak load against the published pump curve. See NFPA 25 §8.3.2 (churn) and §8.3.3 (annual flow).
IS 15301 (Code of Practice for installation and maintenance of fire-fighting pumps) gives the periodic testing framework for India. IS 12469 specifies the pump itself. NBC 2016 Part 4 sets building-level fire-safety requirements, including pump-room sizing and the minimum 3.5 kg/cm² pressure at the remotest point. Most state fire authorities accept records aligned with NFPA 25 + IS 15301 jointly for fire-NOC renewal.
A control panel typically logs starts and stops via its own internal counters, but the data is not in a format an inspector or auditor can review directly. This template captures the parameters NFPA 25 and IS 15301 actually require — pressure, flow, run duration, observations — and produces an inspector-ready record. Titan Compliance automates the same capture through a DIN rail device, removing the manual log step entirely.
Yes. A correctly-sized jockey pump on a tight system should cycle infrequently — typically a few times per day. Frequent cycling almost always means the suppression system is losing pressure faster than it should — a leaking sprinkler head, valve packing, or hydrant connection. Tracking the cycle count between weekly tests is the earliest warning of a leak that would otherwise surface only when the inspector arrives or when there's water damage.
State fire authorities differ. Most accept digital logs as long as they're tamper-evident and include signatures. Some still require the bound logbook format for inspector visits. The PDF version of this template prints cleanly to A4 for sites that need physical records.

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