Firefighting Components in MEP Systems | NBC 2016 (India) Fire protection systems are a critical part of building safety and must be designed, detailed, and executed strictly as per NBC 2016 - Part 4 (Fire & Life Safety). This post highlights the key firefighting components used in MEP systems, including: Fire Pump System Main fire pump, standby pump & jockey pump Ensures required pressure and flow during fire conditions Jockey pump maintains system pressure and prevents frequent pump operation