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Q8. With reference to independent emergency fire pumps; A. State three areas where they are commonly installed and give reasons why; B. Describe with the aid of a sketch an air pump or primer used to initiate suction when the fire; C. Pump is situated above seawater level; State the suction lift which would be expected from a single stage pump system. 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 the precautions which must be taken in sub-zero temperatures.