Fire Water Storage Tanks 

Fire protection is an essential part of safety planning for industrial and commercial businesses. And, fire water storage tanks play a big role in this.

A fire water storage tank provides firefighters with a reliable source of water, should they need to combat a fire.

At Franklin Hodge, we specialise in designing, supplying and installing quality fire water storage tanks that meet the strictest safety standards. We understand the importance of a dependable water supply, which can save property and potentially lives in an emergency situation.

What Is a Fire Water Storage Tank?

A fire water storage tank is a purpose-built tank that stores water specifically designated for fire protection.

Many tanks will be fire sprinkler water storage tanks, supplying sprinklers in the event they need to be activated. Tanks can also supply other firefighting kit like hoses, pumps and hydrants.

Fire Water Storage Tanks: By Industry

Fire tanks serve a range of commercial and industrial industries, and for many businesses, they will be a legal requirement as part of the overall fire safety/protection plan. 

• Industrial premises: Tanks can store critical water supplies for high-risk premises like factories and chemical plants.
• Commercial buildings: Tanks can offer water storage for office buildings, hotels, shopping centres and warehouses.
• Residential: Fire tanks are essential for large residential buildings, like flat blocks, which have fire suppression systems such as sprinklers.
• Remote locations: In rural areas without nearby water sources, fire tanks can provide a dedicated resource for firefighting teams.

Why Choose Franklin Hodge’s Fire Water Storage Tanks?

With more than 4 decades of experience, Franklin Hodge is renowned for setting the standards in the water storage industry. We offer custom solutions, tailored to our client’s needs, ensuring complete reliability and safety.

• Our Firetainer ® rectangular fire water storage tanks are LPCB-approved up to 5.35m in height.
• Our sectional, site-bolted tanks come in cylindrical and rectangular shapes, to ensure we can find the best for your premises.
• We offer tanks made from high-grade galvanised steel.
• Our tanks are available in a wide range of storage capacities
• We offer various ancillaries and accessories, to meet the specific firefighting needs of your business.
• Our tanks are designed and manufactured to standards such as Factory Mutual Approval and UK Loss Prevention Certification Board, as well as many other specific national codes.

To find out more about our fire sprinkler water storage tanks, get in touch with our team. We’ll talk through your specific requirements before offering a solution that meets your exact needs.

FAQs

Does my building need a fire water storage tank?

It depends on which industry you are in, but many commercial and industrial buildings will require a fire tank if the mains water supply is deemed not reliable/adequate for fire fighting. This might be because:

• The water supply will not provide enough water for the fire pump, sprinklers or hose
• The water pressure may be too low.
• The building might be in an area where the mains water supply is not sufficient, for example in a rural area.
• Your building might be a high-risk building, such as a hospital, student block or apartment block taller than 11 metres.

How do you size the tank?

Deciding which size of tank you need is an intricate process which we will be able to help with. It depends on factors like the required fire flow rate, required water storage duration and additional safety margins.