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Q1. With reference to independent emergency fire pumps:

(a) State three areas where they are commonly installed and give reasons why?

(b) (i) Describe with the aid of a sketch an air pump or primer used to initiate suction when the fire pump is situated above sea water level;

(ii)state the suction lift which would be expected from a single stage pump system?

(c) State how the capacity of the fire pump should be tested.

(d) State how it can be ensured that the pump is kept in good working order.

(e) State what precaution must be taken in sub-zero temperatures.