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

Reviewed by Ramniwas Gautam, Validation Head, Tech OVN

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, laid out for fire-NOC inspections and insurance surveys.

Testing Frequency at a Glance

The minimum testing schedule a fire-NOC inspector or insurance surveyor will check against. Document every entry against this table. Frequencies are from NFPA 25 (2023 edition); confirm which edition your fire authority or insurer applies.

TestPumpsFrequencyMinimum DurationStandard
No-flow (churn) testDiesel fire pumpsWeeklyMinimum 30 minutesNFPA 25 (2023) §8.3.1
No-flow (churn) testElectric fire pumps in high-rises beyond fire-service pumping capacity, with limited-service controllers, vertical turbine pumps, or suction from ground-level tanksWeeklyMinimum 10 minutesNFPA 25 (2023) §8.3.1.2
No-flow (churn) testAll other electric fire pumpsMonthlyMinimum 10 minutesNFPA 25 (2023) §8.3.1.2
Annual flow testAll fire pumpsAnnuallyMinimum, rated, peak loadNFPA 25 (2023) §8.3.3
Periodic test runs & maintenanceAll fire pumps (India)Per IS 15301 and pump manufacturerPer IS 15301 and pump manufacturerIS 15301:2003
Continuous availabilityHigh-rise buildings24/7Required residual pressure at the hydraulically 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 or monthly no-flow (churn) test, or 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 the 30-minute no-flow run.

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 no-flow run too short. NFPA 25 requires a 30-minute weekly no-flow (churn) test for diesel pumps. A 10-minute run satisfies the electric-pump rule, not the diesel one.
  • ▸Electric pump on the wrong schedule. Monthly testing for electric pumps is the default in NFPA 25 (2023), not a blanket rule. A high-rise beyond fire-service pumping capacity, a vertical turbine pump or a ground-level tank suction keeps the pump on a weekly no-flow test.
  • ▸No annual flow test on record. Many sites run weekly no-flow tests 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. Frequent jockey starts are 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 problems are a common reason diesel fire pumps fail to start on demand. NFPA 25's weekly diesel inspection covers the batteries and charger, so log the voltage every 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 combines an energy meter, pressure sensors and an inline flow meter on a DIN rail. It detects electric-pump runs from the motor's electrical signature, records run time, pressure and flow, flags missed tests and abnormal jockey cycling, and produces inspector-ready reports.

Visual checks in the pump room (leaks, packing, valve positions, diesel fuel and battery condition) still need a person, so keep a short manual checklist alongside it. Ask for a quote.

FAQ

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

Under NFPA 25 (2023 edition), diesel-driven pumps get a weekly no-flow (churn) test of at least 30 minutes. Electric-driven pumps get a no-flow test of at least 10 minutes, monthly by default, but weekly for four categories in §8.3.1.2: pumps serving buildings beyond the pumping capacity of the fire service, pumps with limited-service controllers, vertical turbine pumps, and pumps taking suction from ground-level tanks or a source without useful pressure of its own. High-rises and sites fed from ground-level tanks often fall into the first or last category, so check before moving an electric pump to a monthly schedule. All pumps get an annual flow test at minimum, rated and peak load against the pump curve (§8.3.3). Confirm which NFPA 25 edition your fire authority or insurer applies.
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. Ask your state fire service what record format it expects for fire-NOC renewal; keeping one log aligned to both NFPA 25 and IS 15301 covers the common ground.
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 captures the run, pressure and flow data automatically on a DIN-rail device; visual checks in the pump room (leaks, packing, valve positions, fuel level) still need a person and a logbook entry.
Yes. A correctly-sized jockey pump on a tight system should cycle infrequently. 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 and insurers differ. Some accept digital logs if they are tamper-evident and signed; others still expect a bound logbook at inspection. Check with yours. The PDF version of this template prints cleanly to A4 for sites that need physical records.

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