Pocket Guide For Sprinkler Inspection Requirements

1 Pocket Guide For SprinklerInspection RequirementsKey Deficiencies to Look for With NFPA ReferencesReferences: NFPA 25 2011 Edition; NFPA 13 2002 Edition; NFPA 72 2010 EditionSprinkler HeadsDamaged Heads IE Bent frame/broken deflector. -NFPA 25 Code Heads NFPA 25 Code Heads Any paint on head 25 Code Heads IE head is greenish in 25 Code Heads Sprinkler head should be replaced. Should the customer decide to clean head, it should be at their own discretion. *Do not suggest the customer clean* -NFPA 25 Code Date (50 years/older) Located on head. NFPA Code Clearance 18 from the bottom of the deflector or less than 4 from the 13 Code Has Fluid Could be empty or half 25 Code Escutcheon Rings & Plates-NFPA 13 Code (Rings) (Plates) Sprinkler Heads Cont of Head IE Head above ceiling tile or hanging through ceiling tile below ceiling 25 Code Cover Plate Fail if not painted from the 13 Code ComponentsSpare Sprinkler Head Box-NFPA 25 Code Heads in Box Proper quantity of spare heads:System has under 300 sprinklers = no less than 6 System has 300-1,000 sprinklers = no less than 12 System has over 1,000 sprinklers = no less than 24-NFPA 25 Code Sprinkler Wrench NFPA 25 Code IE Main drain, Open/Close valve, In-spector test valve.

2 NFPA 25 Code Dept. Connection Caps FDC should also be easily accessible. NFPA 25 Code Loose, damaged, 25 Code SwitchesMissing Cover or Damaged -NFPA 25 Code to Adjust IE device is mechanically damaged and will not come in within 90 sec. *Water flow may be required to report within 60 sec. per local jurisdiction (ie Chicago)* -NFPA 72 Code Not Report Alarm To Panel IE wiring issue, mechanical issue with device (bad or missing paddle). -NFPA 72 Code SwitchesMissing Cover, Damaged or Leaking-NFPA 25 Code Not Report Supervisory at Panel IE Wiring issue or mechanically defective. Should report within 2 revolutions. -NFPA 25 Code Not Clear When Valve is Opened IE valve cannot be adjusted mechanically 25 Code does not turn freely-NFPA 25 Code is Still Leaking After Inspection Is Complete-NFPA 25 Code (5)Main Drain TestDamaged or missing valve IE Broken handle. -NFPA 25 Code incoming water pressure-*systems without fire pump* - Compare current flow pressure to previous performed main drain results, if pressure has reduced 10% or more main drain is found deficient.

3 -NFPA 25 Code *Systems with fire pump still require main drain test and results. However, proper pump discharge valves are recorded during pump test* *Main drain should be done with pump on, however, it can be done with it off at the customer s discretion*Proper drainage for main drain Recommend drain be piped 25 Code 5 years or older replace, if there is no date on them we assume they are out of date. -NFPA 25 Code Gauge IE broken glass/missing glass -NFPA 25 Code stuck on zero or some other value -NFPA 25 Code Gauge -NFPA 25 Code PipingCorrosion on external piping IE orange buildup on piping. -NFPA 25 Code piping leaks IE pinhole leaks formed as a result of corrosion. -NFPA 25 Code piping IE bent or cracked pipe. -NFPA 25 Code