Water Storage for Fire Protection Systems
Approved for Use in Texas
Rainwater Systems, Inc
We provide residential and commercial buildings with water storage for fire protection, based on local and Texas regulations. Pioneer Water Tanks comply with NFPA standards for fire protection water storage and are installed across Texas for different applications. With our complete line of firefighting adapters and nozzle options, our fire protection water tanks can be specified for fire flow, fire sprinkler systems, as a backup water source and beyond.
We are dedicated to designing and creating a water system to fit your needs.
Rainwater Systems, Inc is an accredited provider of Pioneer Water Tanks. We offer complete permit submittal packages that include Texas engineer stamped detailed drawings as well as the tank foundation design for an easy process to spec for projects. Pioneer Water Tanks are constructed on-site with a proprietary jacking system that doesn’t require heavy machinery for an accelerated installation.
ONLY PIONEER HAS OVER 30-YEARS OF PROVIDING…
1. The AQUALINER® Fresh, the only antimicrobial tank liner in the world.
2. The PIONEER V-LOCK® tank wall profile provides the strength of corrugated steel and maintains support for the liner while minimizing stress.
3. The industry-leading 20–year conditional warranty on the tank and liner.
4. The heavy-duty roof truss system, manufactured for extreme conditions.
5. Our standard accessories and commercial upgrades expand the functionality of your tank.
The Kerrville Kroc Community Center rainwater system consists of two 65,000-Gallon Pioneer Water Tanks with hundreds of feet of service line for a total capacity of just under 250,000-Gallons. Rainwater Systems, Inc provided the system and won the 2010 Texas Rain Catcher Award for excellence in sustainability.
The system collects rain from the roof, the swimming pool deck and the air conditioning condensation for a total collection of around 1,200,000-Gallons per year. The rainwater is used for irrigation of the complex, as well as for other domestic needs.
Rainwater Systems, Inc provided the design and installation for the Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department project. Rainwater is collected from the roof and stored in the 40,000-Gallon Pioneer Water Tank to fill the fire trucks with clean water.
The system also includes a 500 GPM pump that will make the water accessible in case of a fire emergency. The multiple fittings on the water tank make the water easily accessible.
The Kerrville Adult Detention Center rainwater system is designed and installed by Rainwater Systems, Inc. The system has a collection capacity of 136,000-gallons with a rooftop collection space of approximately 40,000 square feet.
The system supplies water for the inmate garden that teaches farming skills. The project supplies fresh produce to the local “meals on wheels” program, K-STAR, a shelter for children and women. The garden produces an annual average of 9,000 pounds of produce to donate.
PIONEER WATER TANKS FOR FIRE PROTECTION
Expand the functionality of your water storage system with our commercial accessory options. Pioneer Water Tanks can be configured to the project requirements with the option to add our engineering package for permitting.
Pioneer Water Tanks are engineered to NFPA standards for water storage for fire protection. The tank body and roof are made of Zincalume® Steel, which is proven to withstand fire immersion. The tank’s firefighting adapters and nozzles are compatible with fire hoses across North America.
Pioneer Water Tanks can be configured for cyclonic and seismic conditions, as well as heavy industrial zones. Additional accessories are available for different compliance needs. Outfit your tank with anti-vortex fittings and firefighting adapters for quick access during a fire emergency.
Fire Protection Tanks range from 7 to 11 feet in height with gross capacities ranging from 5,000 gallons to 1,000,000 gallons to accomplish your compliance needs.
FIRE HOSE FITTINGS
Be ready for fire emergencies with our fast, convenient firefighting valve options. Outfit your tank with anti-vortex fittings and firefighting adapters for quick access during a fire emergency. Learn More about Pioneer Fire Protection
