FB Bombas FBFS Fire-Fighting Systems are turn-key motor-pump assemblies manufactured in Cabreúva-SP since 1944 per NFPA 20 (international standard), ABNT NBR 16704 (fire pumps), NBR 10897 (sprinklers) and NBR 13714 (hydrants). Three drive configurations: electric, diesel or electric+diesel (redundant for high-complexity buildings). Each set includes main pump, jockey pressurization pump, automatic control panel, valves, gauges, instrumentation and welded structural base — factory pre-aligned and tested with 1.5× design pressure hydrostatic. CRCC Petrobras qualified supplier — Family 6 (Rotating Equipment). Applications: industries, refineries, fuel terminals, logistics warehouses, shopping centers, hospitals, condominiums, hotels and any installation subject to the Fire Safety Code.
Fire FightingSystems
Complete fire fighting systems with centrifugal pump, diesel and/or electric motor, automatic control panel and accessories. Designed per NFPA 20, NBR 10897 and ABNT NBR 16704.
Equipment & Systems
From individual components to complete skid-mounted systems
Complete Diesel System
Complete system with diesel engine, centrifugal pump, discharge piping with gate and check valves, automatic control panel, metal cover and structural base (skid).
Electric Motor Pump
Fire centrifugal pump with electric motor, yellow coupling guard and safety red painted steel base. FB logo on volute. Ready for installation.
Fire Pump Casing
Cast iron body with spiral volute, bolted ANSI flanges and back pull-out design. Safety red paint (NR-26) with FB logo. Same robust FBCN series construction.
Fire Pumps Ready for Delivery
Fire centrifugal pumps in safety red paint (NR-26) packed on pallet, ready for shipping. Own production at FB Bombas factory in Cabreúva-SP.
Fire Systems in Dispatch
Complete fire fighting systems ready for customer delivery. Assembled sets with pump, motor and structural base fully manufactured by FB Bombas.
Complete System - Side View
Side view of the diesel system showing engine with radiator, centrifugal pump and discharge piping with gate valves. Reinforced structural base.
What Makes a Fire Fighting System?
Integrated components per NFPA 20 and NBR 10897 standards
Main Pump
FBCN series-based centrifugal pump, painted in safety red (NR-26). Sized for the flow and pressure required by the system.
Diesel Engine
Independent from the power grid. Automatic start on pressure drop. Fuel tank external to the pump house per current standards.
Electric Motor
High-efficiency WEG motor, painted in red. Main drive in systems with guaranteed power supply or as secondary pump.
Control Panel
Automatic panel per NFPA 20. Monitors pressure, activates jockey and main pumps, manages visual and audible alarms.
Jockey Pump
Pressurization pump that maintains constant network pressure. Prevents unnecessary main pump activation. Automatic operation.
Accessories
Gate, check and relief valves, pressure gauges, test connections, metal cover (diesel), interconnecting piping and structural base (skid).
Operating Data
FB Bombas fire system operating ranges
Max Flow
10.000 L/min
Max Pressure
20 bar
Fluid
Water (up to 80°C)
Speed
1750 / 3500 rpm
Diesel Autonomy
Min. 8 hours
Batteries
2x 12V (diesel)
Main Standard
NFPA 20
Classification
Light to Heavy Hazard
System Configurations
Solutions for each required protection level
Electric Pump + Jockey
For installations with guaranteed electrical power (generator). Electric main pump + jockey pump + control panel. Most compact solution.
Ideal: Commercial buildings, hospitals
Diesel Pump + Jockey
Independent from power grid. Diesel engine with automatic start, exhaust and metal cover. External fuel tank per current standards.
Ideal: Industries, warehouses, remote areas
Electric + Diesel + Jockey
Maximum redundancy: electric main pump + diesel backup pump + jockey. Two independent panels. Full NFPA 20 compliance.
Ideal: Petrochemical, refineries, high criticality
Standards & Certifications
Compliance with major national and international standards
Installation of stationary pumps for fire protection
Fire protection systems with automatic sprinklers
Hydrant and hose reel systems for fire fighting
Safety signage - Identification colors (red = fire)
Fire Department Technical Instructions (sprinklers and hydrants)
Automatic Control Panel
Monitoring and activation per NFPA 20
Pressure Monitoring
Calibrated pressure switches activate jockey and main pumps automatically on network pressure drop.
Alarms & Signaling
Visual (LEDs) and audible (siren) indication for: pump running, start failure, phase reversal, fuel level.
Sequential Start
If jockey pump doesn't meet demand, activates electric main pump. If insufficient, activates diesel. Timing per NFPA 20.
Diesel Battery Start
Two 12V batteries with automatic charger. Up to 6 automatic start attempts (3 per battery) per NFPA 20.
Weekly Test
Weekly automatic diesel engine test scheduling. Ensures system operation and reliability in emergencies.
Fault Monitoring
Detection of: low oil pressure, high temperature, charger failure, low fuel level, electrical phase failure.
Fire Fighting Centrifugal Pump
Based on FBCN Series, painted in safety red per NR-26
Single-Piece Volute
Spiral cast body with wear ring. Same FBCN series construction, painted in NR-26 red.
Back Pull-Out
Maintenance without disconnecting piping. Impeller, shaft, bearings and packing removable from the rear.
ANSI Flanges
Standardized ANSI B16.1 (125/250 Lb) connections for compatibility with existing piping.
Packing Seal
Packing seal as required for fire pumps. Easy maintenance, high reliability and unable to lock the pump during emergency operation.
In-House Manufacturing
Design, manufacturing and assembly 100% performed by our engineering team
Batch Production
Batch of fire pumps with electric motor completed and inspected. Each unit undergoes performance testing before final approval.
Complete System Assembly
Complete diesel system + electric pump + control panel assembled and tested by our team. Assembly approved and certified according to current standards.
Production Line
Fire pumps at our production facility with dimensional control and full traceability. Production capacity to meet large-scale projects.
Applications
Protection for all types of buildings and installations
Industries
Commercial Buildings
Malls & Hotels
Petrochemical
Refineries
Warehouses
Hospitals
Data Centers
Ports & Terminals
Airports
Power Plants
and more...
FB Bombas Engineering
How we deliver a fire fighting system
From hydraulic selection to Fire Department documentation — applied engineering methodology grounded in NFPA 20 (2025 ed.), NBR 10897:2020, NBR 13714 and ANSI/HI 14.6.
Hydraulic selection driven by actual demand
The main pump is sized so that the operating point sits between 90% and 150% of rated flow — required by NFPA 20 §A.5.4. The curve is plotted to simultaneously meet the calculated hydraulic demand (sprinklers + hydrants), static pressure plus piping head loss, and a margin of available NPSH ≥ required NPSH + 0.6 m.
- Typical operating range: 500 to 10,000 L/min · up to 20 bar · up to 80 °C
- Jockey pump sized at 1% of rated flow (NFPA 20 §4.26)
- Electric + diesel redundancy meets 8 h minimum autonomy
- Pressure switches calibrated at three levels: jockey, main and alarm
From briefing to job site in seven stages
Every project carries documentary traceability from start to finish. The client receives a schedule with manufacturing, testing and shipping milestones — no black box, no outsourcing of the sizing engineering.
- Technical briefing: floor plan, project memorial, hydraulic demand
- Hydraulic calculation, pump/motor/panel selection, technical proposal
- CNC machining of components and motor-pump set alignment
- Skid assembly with pre-tested internal piping
- In-house bench testing — curve, hydrostatic, NDT (see section 03)
- Technical documentation issued for Fire Department approval
- Shipping on a traceable schedule with commissioning support
Factory testing before any shipment
The in-house test bench in Cabreúva, Brazil follows ANSI/HI 14.6 — acceptance testing is mandatory, not optional. Every set leaves the factory with a measured performance curve, hydrostatic pressure certificate and NDT report at critical points.
- ANSI/HI 14.6 performance test: H×Q curve, efficiency and NPSH measured
- Hydrostatic test at 1.5× design pressure, 30 min with no drop
- NDT by liquid penetrant (PT) and magnetic particle (MT) at critical points
- Dimensional CMM check before painting
- Raw-material certificate traceable per batch
Documentation package ready for Fire Department approval
Fire Department reviewers want traceable documentation — delivering the pump is not enough. Every FB system ships with a complete technical dossier, signed by the responsible engineer, ready to attach to the AVCB process or environmental licensing per IT-22 and IT-23.
- System technical memorial (hydraulic calculation, sizing, NPSH)
- Responsible engineer ART (Brazilian engineering board)
- Raw-material certificates and test reports
- Operation and maintenance manuals in PT/EN/ES
- P&ID and control panel electrical diagrams
- Recommended spare-parts list (critical stock)
Need a fire fighting system?
Send us the floor plan, project specifications or requirements. Our engineering team will size the complete system per NFPA 20 and NBR 10897, with documentation for Fire Department approval.
