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UL awards safety certification to KSB Pumps Arabia for use of fire pump assemblies

Fire Safety

UL, an independent safety science firm, has awarded KSB Pumps Arabia the first ‘Fire Pump, Driver and Assemblies Certified as Rating Compatibility’ certification in the region in recognition of compliance with the safety standards of its fire pump assemblies

KSB Pumps Arabia, based in Riyadh, becomes the first organisation in the Middle East and UL customers to receive this certification. UL’s team of engineers has certified the two models of KSB Pumps Arabia’s fire pumps, drivers and controllers after it met the necessary UL 448D Standard requirements to help ensure the suitability and durability for use as a fire pump assembly.

As part of its inspections, the fire pumps, drivers and controllers were thoroughly tested and evaluated to determine the rated speed and power ratings in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 20 standard. This ensures that the fire pumps, drivers and controllers of KSB Pumps Arabia are in working order and will help deliver adequate and reliable water supplies in case of a fire emergency.

As a fire safety industry leader, UL regularly supports certified manufacturers, regulatory authorities and customised testing services for a variety of suppression equipment including fire pumps and engines.

Hamid Syed, UL’s vice-president and general manager in the Middle East, said, “Fire pumps are a critical component and the cornerstone of water-based fire protection assemblies. As an organisation with extensive expertise in fire safety, our team of highly experienced engineers leaves no stone unturned when it comes to testing and examining equipment for functionality.

“This is vitally important in the case of any fire incidents. We are happy to assist KSB Pumps Arabia in evaluating and testing its products and equipment to help ensure it meets the necessary standards.

“By certifying two models of KSB Pumps Arabia’s fire pumps, drivers and controllers according to the UL 448D Standard, signifies the trust that UL has gained and why professionals around the world respect the UL Mark.”

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