Sprinkler Systems
Sprinklers have been the most effective form of fire protection for decades, but they must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association and the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Fire Safe, LLC's inspections, testing and maintenance program is carried out in accordance with the code requirements set forth in NFPA and the requirements of the local authority. A Certification of the system's compliance with codes can be provided if it complies with such.
Fire Safe, LLCAnnual and Quarterly Inspection/Testing Check List (Summary) as per NFPA 25 |
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Annual Services✓ Visual Inspection of System ✓ Tanks ✓ Fire Pump systems ... flow test ✓ Water Supply ✓ Control valves ✓ Funtional test of all systems components ✓ Funtional test of all alarm devices ✓ Check all special systems ✓ Plus, all quarterly services |
Quarterly Services
✓ Main drain test (static/residual pressure) ✓ Wet pipe system flow ✓ Dry pipe system (priming level, low pressure ... flow alarm) ✓ Preaction and controllers ✓ Check control valves ✓ Check nameplates ✓ Spare sprinkler heads |
Inspection
A visual examination of a water-based fire protection system or portion thereof to verify that it appears to be in operating condition and is free of physical damages.
Testing
A procedure to determine the status of a system as intended by conducting physical checks on water-based fire protection systems such as waterflow tests, fire pump tests, alarm tests, and trip tests or dry pipe, deluge, or preaction valves. These tests follow up on the original acceptance test at intervals specified in the appropriate chapter of the standard NFPA 25.
Maintenance
Work performed to keep equipment operable or make repairs.
Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Service
A service program provided by a qualified contractor or owner's representative in which all components unique to the property's systems are inspected and tested at the required times, and necessary maintenance is provided. This program includes logging and retention of relevant records.
Repairs
Service provided by a qualified contractor to assure that the equipment or part is returned to operable conditions.