Question 3668 Deck General

The correct answer is D) pressure gauge. The discharge side of every fire pump must be equipped with a pressure gauge to monitor the pressure of the water being discharged from the pump. This is a requirement specified in the regulations governing the design and installation of fire pump systems, as the pressure gauge allows the operator to ensure the pump is functioning properly and delivering the necessary water pressure for firefighting operations. The other answer choices, while important components of a fire pump system, are not the specific requirement for the discharge side. A check valve prevents backflow, a strainer filters debris, and a gate valve controls the water flow, but a pressure gauge is the essential component needed to monitor the pump's discharge pressure.