Reliable, customised solutions for firefighting water supply
Fires strike without warning. In an emergency, every detail must work as intended. Whether in a hospital, data centre, industrial facility, or airport: wherever people, property and critical infrastructure need to be protected, a reliable supply of firefighting water is essential.
At the same time, complex standards, individual project requirements and tight schedules place high demands on the planning process. System failures or reliability issues can have serious safety and financial consequences, including increased insurance requirements, building closures or even the fire service being called to tackle a blaze.
At Wilo, our teams of experts develop the right solution for every project—technically precise, compliant with standards, and precisely tailored to the requirements of your firefighting system. We offer comprehensive, flexibly configurable solutions and support you from the planning stage through to long-term, reliable operation.
Requirements for firefighting systems
Modern systems must meet a wide range of technical and organisational requirements:
- Availability and compliance with strict international and local standards
- Requirements depending on the building, application and market
- Compact, modularly configurable systems for limited space
- Clearly defined inspection and testing requirements
The most suitable solution depends on the interplay of applicable standards, project-specific certification requirements and the respective fire protection plan.
Safety begins long before an emergency occurs
Every project has its own specific requirements for firefighting water supply. A building's usage, its fire protection plan, applicable standards and certifications, as well as structural conditions, all influence the system’s design. At the same time, consultants and plant engineers are often under time pressure and must balance technical, regulatory and economic requirements.
This is exactly where Wilo comes in. Our application specialists support you early in the process to help you define the right solution for your applicable standards, technical requirements, fire protection plan and building structure.
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Fire protection is based on well-designed systems
Every project has its own unique requirements for firefighting. Wilo offers flexibly configurable system solutions for firefighting water supply that can be precisely tailored to project-specific requirements as well as to a wide range of relevant standards and regulations.
Firefighting water supply for sprinkler and hydrant systems
Wilo's firefighting water supply technology provides the necessary pressure and volume flow for automatic sprinkler and hydrant systems.
Depending on project requirements, different components can be combined to create a customised overall solution.
Typical components include:
- pump set with electric or diesel drive
- jockey pumps
- control and monitoring systems
- valves and hydraulic integration
- break tanks and drinking water separator stations for hygienic safety
- redundancy concepts to support the system's availability
Consistent compliance with all technical and regulatory requirements is essential in this regard.
Modular and flexibly configurable systems
Whether electric or diesel-powered, with a jockey pump or individual controls: Our application experts work with you to develop solutions that perfectly complement your fire protection plan.
An example: The Wilo‑FireSet
The Wilo‑FireSet is a compact, flexible pressure-boosting system for firefighting systems.
It can be configured to meet specific project requirements, taking into account both international and national standards and regulations. Various pump combinations, control systems and redundancy levels allow for designs tailored to a wide range of building and industrial applications.
Containerised plug-and-play systems
For projects with limited space or tight schedules, Wilo offers compact, factory-tested container solutions for firefighting:
- a customised modular solution tailored to your needs
- outdoor installation reduces space requirements and noise emissions inside the building
- preconfigured and tested
- short installation and commissioning times
Our experts plan the container design: tailored to each project and based on the site, noise regulations, and applicable standards.
Service, operation and maintenance for firefighting water supply systems
Firefighting systems require regular maintenance, a reliable supply of replacement parts and clear testing procedures.
Wilo offers a comprehensive service concept: Commissioning, maintenance and fast response time support high system availability. Our experts and partners support you throughout the entire system lifecycle, combining global expertise with reliable local support.
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Standards and regulatory requirements. A complex market.
The firefighting market is one of the most strictly regulated areas of building services. To meet diverse project and regulatory requirements, we consider the relevant standards and certifications applicable to each project, including:
- EN 12845-1: European standard for the design, installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems
- EN 17451: European standard for the design, assembly, installation and commissioning of pump sets
- EN 12259-12: European standard for performance, design and testing requirements for sprinkler pumps
- VdS: A certification widely recognised throughout Europe and highly relevant in Germany
- NFPA 20: Internationally recognised standard for pumps and firefighting water supply
- UL and FM: Globally recognised certifications and testing standards
Wilo components for firefighting systems—including pumps, control panels, and other components—are selected in accordance with project-specific requirements as well as relevant standards and certification requirements. Redundancy concepts designed to support high system availability are also taken into account.
Documentation, verification and acceptance readiness
A firefighting water supply system that complies with standards requires complete documentation and structured preparation for acceptance inspections. Wilo supports you in this process with:
- Required testing and certification documents
- Documentation in accordance with EN, VdS, NFPA, UL or FM
- Preparation for acceptance tests and interface coordination
- Support through to final commissioning
This helps ensure that the solution is prepared for inspection, acceptance and project handover.
Contact us nowDifferent buildings, different challenges in firefighting
Every application has its own specific requirements, but one thing is universal: A failure in the firefighting water supply system can lead to personal injury, operational disruptions and significant property damage.
Wilo develops solutions that support meeting these basic requirements while also addressing building-specific risks.
Firefighting for hospitals
Hospitals need reliable systems, as evacuation is virtually impossible in an emergency, and even brief outages pose an immediate danger to patients. In addition, complex building structures with many functional areas make it difficult to maintain a stable pressure supply.
Firefighting for industrial buildings
Industrial buildings place high demands on firefighting systems. Large indoor spaces and high fire loads facilitate the rapid spread of fire. In an emergency, shortcomings in firefighting measures can lead to significant production losses. Furthermore, sharp temperature fluctuations and large door openings can cause significant pressure fluctuations.
Firefighting for data centres
Data centres require secure firefighting concepts because sensitive electronics and high heat loads could cause major failures and data loss even with minimal disruptions. Complex server rooms require particularly precise system dimensioning.
Firefighting for airports
Airports pose unique challenges due to their extensive infrastructure, high passenger volume and strict security requirements, as any outage would immediately paralyse large parts of their operations. The wide variety of functional zones, from waiting areas to baggage claim areas, must be reliably supplied at all times.
Firefighting for shopping centres
Shopping centers require reliable systems for complex building structures with high visitor traffic. Malfunctions could immediately lead to evacuations and operational shutdowns. Frequent renovations and changing tenant occupancy require particularly flexible systems.
Featured products for sprinkler systems and hydrant systems
Discover a selection of products for a reliable supply of firefighting water to sprinkler systems and hydrant systems. Our experts will work with you to develop the right solution for your project.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions About Firefighting
Can Wilo support projects that are subject to different standards and local regulations?
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What changes with EN 12845:A2 and why does it matter?
EN 12845:A2 now references EN 17451 and EN 12259-12, thereby tightening the requirements for firefighting water supply systems and pump sets. As a result, compliance is no longer only about individual components, but also about how the complete system performs and is documented.
With Wilo-FireSet, customers benefit from a solution developed to support these latest requirements, providing confidence in system design, installation and long-term operation.
Let's work together to develop your solution
Whether it’s a new construction, a modernisation or a system expansion: our application specialists will help you plan a system that meets the requirements of your project. With technical expertise, a thorough understanding of standards and many years of practical experience, we’ll guide you through every step, from design and commissioning to operation and maintenance.
Talk to our experts and let us find the right solution for your firefighting needs.