Which component increases pressure in a sprinkler system to an acceptable level?

A booster pump is specifically designed to increase the pressure in a sprinkler system to ensure that water is delivered at the required levels. In fire protection systems, maintaining proper pressure is critical for effective operation and to meet building codes. A booster pump helps address low water pressure issues from a municipal source or within a building’s water supply. It works by taking in water and pushing it out at a higher pressure, which is necessary for the sprinkler heads to function correctly and efficiently suppress fires.

While jockey pumps, vertical turbine pumps, and fire pumps each serve important roles within various systems, they do not primarily focus on increasing pressure for standard sprinkler system operations in the same way that a booster pump does. Jockey pumps are used mainly to maintain system pressure, and fire pumps are designed for supplying high flow rates during an emergency, typically in larger systems. Vertical turbine pumps may also be used in specific applications but are not specifically meant for pressure boosting in sprinkler systems.