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Fire Pump Replacement Cost Calculator
Fire pumps are life-safety equipment with code-driven testing + replacement schedules.
Total project cost
$207,760
Equipment cost
$67,500
Installation cost
$118,000
How the math works
Equipment = GPM × $/GPM. Total = (equipment + install) × (1 + contingency).
1,500 × $45 = $67.5k + $118k = $185.5k × 1.12 = $207.8k.
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How this calculator works
What this page estimates
This Fire Pump Replacement Cost Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for fire pump replacement cost. Fire pumps are life-safety equipment with code-driven testing + replacement schedules. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.
Calculation approach
The calculator applies the standard relationship implied by the inputs, then formats the answer so it can be checked and reused. For finance tools, the most important step is using consistent units, rates, time periods, and assumptions before comparing the result with another calculator or outside quote.
Example workflow
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Practical checks
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Best use
Use the result as a planning number for comparing payments, rates, returns, tax reserves, or cash-flow choices before you request a quote or make a commitment.
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Before relying on this fire pump replacement cost estimate
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How to Use
- Enter pump rated GPM.
- Enter equipment $/GPM.
- Enter pump room mod cost.
- Enter electrical + controls.
- Enter testing + commissioning.
- Enter contingency %.
- Read total project cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
When to replace?
NFPA 25 mandates annual flow test, weekly run test. Replacement triggered by: 25-30 year service life (cast iron internals), failed annual test, controller obsolescence, capacity inadequate for new code or building expansion. Diesel pumps: 20-25 year life. Electric pumps: 25-35 year life. Modernization: variable speed drive retrofit common.
Cost ranges?
Equipment: $30-150 per GPM. 500 GPM electric: $30-75k. 1500 GPM: $60-150k. 2500 GPM: $100-250k. Diesel pumps: 30-50% premium over electric. Pump room modifications: $25-100k typical (concrete pad, piping changes, ventilation). Controllers (NFPA 20): $15-75k. Fire pump test header + meter: $10-30k.
Code requirements?
NFPA 20 governs fire pump installation. Listed equipment only (UL/FM). Dedicated electrical circuit + emergency power source (or diesel). Pump test header + flow meter for annual test. Backflow preventer at supply. Air vent + suction screen. Jockey pump for system pressure maintenance ($3-15k). Fire alarm monitoring of all critical functions.
Operational costs?
Annual NFPA 25 testing: $1,500-5,000 contracted. Quarterly inspection: $300-800/visit. Diesel fuel + maintenance: $2-8k/yr. Battery replacement (diesel): every 2-3 years $400-1,500. Electric motor maintenance: $500-2,000/yr. Contracted full-service maintenance plan: $3-15k/yr typical.
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