Fire Pumps London: LPCB Approved, FM and UL Listed Horizontal Split-Case, Vertical Inline and End-Suction Fire Pumps for London High-Rise and Commercial Projects
ValveAtlas supplies LPCB Approved, FM Approved and UL 448 Listed fire pumps, diesel engine drivers, electric motor drivers, jockey pumps, fire pump controllers and complete LPC Rules / NFPA 20 compliant fire pump skid packages to fire protection contractors, mechanical consulting engineers and main contractors across London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow. LPCB Red Book listed stock, factory-assembled BS EN 12845 skid packages, Approved Document B submittals and LFB compliance documentation.
This page is the technical reference for London specifying engineers, M&E contractors and sprinkler installers selecting fire pump packages for standpipe (dry and wet rising main), sprinkler (BS EN 12845) and combined systems governed by Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS EN 12845, LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations, NFPA 20 and BS EN 12259.
Fire pump range for London projects
| Type | SKU | Flow (l/s) | Head (m) | Listings | Driver options | Typical London application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizontal split-case (HSC) | UVFP-HSC | 30 to 315 | 30 to 140 | LPCB, FM 1311, UL 448 | Electric, diesel | City of London, Canary Wharf high-rise sprinkler |
| HSC high-head | UVFP-HSC-HP | 30 to 160 | 120 to 275 | LPCB, FM, UL | Electric, diesel | London high-rise Zone 2 standpipe |
| Vertical inline | UVFP-VIL | 6 to 95 | 30 to 105 | LPCB, FM, UL | Electric | Plant room space-constrained London commercial |
| End-suction | UVFP-ES | 15 to 125 | 30 to 120 | LPCB, FM, UL | Electric, diesel | London light and ordinary hazard sprinkler (LH/OH) |
| Vertical turbine | UVFP-VT | 15 to 315 | 30 to 175 | LPCB, FM, UL | Electric, diesel (right-angle gear) | Below-grade suction from tank, London |
| Jockey pump | UVFP-JP | 0.3 to 3 | 10 psi (0.7 bar) above main | LPCB, UL Listed | Electric (TEFC) | Pressure maintenance every London skid |
| Factory-assembled skid package | UVFP-SKID | All capacities | All heads | LPCB, FM, UL | Electric, diesel, combined | Plug-and-play London plant room install |
Why London contractors choose ValveAtlas fire pumps
LPCB Red Book listing. Every fire pump we supply is LPCB Approved and listed in the LPCB Red Book. FM Approved and UL 448 Listed triple-listing. Factory performance curve, LPCB certificate, FM certificate and UL certificate provided for every London shipment for LPC Rules compliance and London Fire Brigade (LFB) acceptance.
BS EN 12845 compliant skid packages. ValveAtlas factory-assembles complete fire pump skids per BS EN 12845 and the LPC Rules, including main pump, jockey pump, suction and discharge manifold, test bypass, pressure gauges, flow meter loop, driver (electric or diesel) and LPCB Listed fire pump controller. Plug-and-play delivery to London plant room.
Diesel and electric driver options. Diesel engine drivers CE-marked for UK market; electric motor drivers IE3/IE4 efficiency. LPCB Listed fire pump controllers matched to driver.
BS EN 12845 performance documentation. Every fire pump we supply ships with factory-witnessed hydraulic performance curve and certified test report showing closed-valve pressure, duty point and overload capacity per BS EN 12845 and the LPC Rules. LFB acceptance test references factory curve.
Code and listing acceptance for London
Approved Document B. Approved Document B references BS 9999 and BS 9991 for tall buildings. BS 9999 and BS 9991 reference BS EN 12845 for sprinkler installation.
BS EN 12845 automatic sprinkler installation. BS EN 12845 requirements for pumps, pump testing and diesel engine drive govern London fire pump installation. Our skids ship BS EN 12845 compliant with factory documentation.
LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations. The LPC Rules for pumps, pump testing and diesel engine drive are mandatory for London insurers. Our pumps meet LPC Rules requirements.
London Fire Brigade and LPCB acceptance. LFB final inspection and LPCB witness test reference LPCB listing and factory performance curve. LPCB Red Book listing required for London insurance-backed sprinkler installations.
Public sector and infrastructure. London public sector and major infrastructure projects standardize on LPCB Red Book listed fire pump skids. Bid package acceptance requires factory performance curve, LPCB/FM/UL certificates and BS EN 12845 compliance.
Approved-equal submittals
Where a specification names a specific manufacturer, we prepare an approved-equal submittal package (listing certificates, dimensional drawings and material data) for review by the engineer of record and the authority having jurisdiction.
Driver and controller options for London fire pump skids
Electric motor drivers. TEFC IE3/IE4 motors, 18.5 kW to 375 kW, 400V 3-phase 50Hz UK supply. CE-marked, UL Listed for fire pump service per BS EN 12845 and NFPA 20. IP55, Class F insulation.
Diesel engine drivers. Fire pump diesel engines, LPCB Listed per BS EN 12845 and NFPA 20. Dual battery, dual fuel solenoid, governor and cooling loop. Integral fuel tank per BS EN 12845 sized for 6-hour run time. Stage V emissions certification for London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) compliance where required.
Fire pump controllers. LPCB Listed fire pump controllers for electric or diesel drive. CE-marked IP54/IP55 enclosure with BMS integration via Modbus or BACnet.
Jockey pump and controller. UVFP-JP vertical multistage jockey pump with matched jockey controller. Pressure maintenance 0.7 bar above main pump start.
London-specific delivery and installation logistics
Central London. City of London, Canary Wharf, Mayfair, Westminster, Nine Elms high-rise projects. Factory-assembled skids ship ocean freight from Toronto HQ to Felixstowe or London Gateway, then road transport with crane-lift coordination. Congestion Charge and ULEZ-compliant delivery scheduling.
Greater London and M25 corridor. Stratford, Wembley, Croydon, Kingston, Slough commercial and residential developments. Direct road freight from port with scheduled plant room delivery.
UK regional markets. Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff commercial and institutional. Consolidated freight with LPCB Red Book documentation.
Major infrastructure projects. Specialized security clearance, scheduled release windows and factory test witness coordination for major infrastructure projects. LPCB witness testing arranged in UK or at Toronto factory per contract.
Related products for complete London fire pump package
Grooved couplings and fittings. UV11 rigid and UV14 flexible couplings, LPCB listed. See Coupling Fittings London.
Butterfly valves. UVB-G310 grooved butterfly with integral tamper. See Butterfly Valves London.
Check valves. UVC-1511 wafer and lug check valves, PN16. See Check Valves London.
Steel pipe. ABP-SCH40-BLK Schedule 40 and ABP-EN10255 BS EN 10255 metric for suction and discharge manifold. See Steel Pipes London.
Frequently asked questions (London)
Are these fire pumps LPCB Red Book listed? Yes. Our fire pumps are LPCB Approved and listed in the LPCB Red Book. FM Approved and UL 448 Listed triple-listing. Factory performance curve and LPCB/FM/UL certificates provided.
What pump do I need for a London high-rise Zone 2 standpipe? UVFP-HSC-HP (high-head horizontal split-case) rated for 120-275 m head, matched with pressure-regulating valves per BS 9990 and BS EN 12845 for London high-rise dry or wet rising main.
When do I need diesel engine drive? BS EN 12845 and the LPC Rules require diesel backup or dual electric supply for sprinkler pumps. London high-rise above 30 m typically requires diesel engine drive with 6-hour fuel tank for BS 9999 compliance.
What is the delivery time to London? Factory-assembled skids ship 6 to 10 weeks from order. Ocean freight to Felixstowe or London Gateway adds 2 to 3 weeks transit. Air freight available for urgent projects with 10 to 14-day door-to-door schedule.
Contact ValveAtlas for London fire pump quotation
For fire pump skid quotations, approved-equal submittals for LFB approval, or factory-assembled BS EN 12845 skid packages for London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow or major infrastructure projects, email the project hydraulic calculations, building section, plant room layout and electrical single-line to info@valve-atlas.com or use the contact form. LPCB Red Book documentation provided on every quotation with UK-certified installation support.