Fire Fighting Water Tank
A fire fighting water tank holds a large amount of water for water-based fire suppression systems. These tanks are often used in remote locations where the fire department may be unable to quickly supply enough water to a building. The capacity of the tank is determined by local regulations or fire codes that are in place to protect the safety of occupants and their property.
Xerxes offers multiple firefighting tank models to suit different projects and sizes. Each fire water tank is equipped with a hose connection that can be connected to an FDC (Fire Department Connection). This allows the fire truck to connect to the tank and use the drafting water as needed to suppress a fire.
When designing a fire protection system, it is important to consider the required water flow rate (gallons per minute) as this will determine the tank size and how it is configured. This is usually specified by the local fire code or standards for the specific type of building and hazard classification.
Fire protection water tanks can be used for other purposes than just fire suppression, such as rainwater harvesting for irrigation or domestic water uses. We can help to design the system with a wildfire take-off above the reserve volume water line and a second domestic take-off below, so that you can use your fire water for both wildfire and domestic needs without depleting the reserve firefighting volume. fire fighting water tank