Fire Protection Inspection, Testing & Maintenance: Recommended Frequency Chart

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1 Fire Protection Inspection, Testing & : Recommended Frequency Chart IMPORTANT NOTICE This list is not all inclusive. If you are responsible for either conducting inspection, testing or maintenance, or ensuring that a contractor is completing the work as required, you are ultimately responsible to review the most current and applicable referenced standard to ensure that all items are addressed. This is particularly applicable to Water-Based Fire Protection Systems as referenced in NFPA 25 and Fire Alarm Systems as referenced in NFPA 72 as the inspection, testing and maintenance chapters are very detailed. Please ensure that the work that is required is thoroughly documented, and maintained as required by your local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Fire Extinguishers Portable Reference NFPA 10 (2013) All Types Pressurized Water Wet Chemical Thorough Examination Every Carbon Dioxide Thorough Examination Every Dry Chemical Thorough Examination Film-Forming Foam (AFFF and FFFP types) Halocarbon Clean Agent w/internal exam Thorough Examination w/internal exam Thorough Examination w/internal exam Private Fire Service Mains, Yard Hydrants and Related Components Reference NFPA 25 (2011), Table Every 6 years Every 12 years Every 3 years Every 12 years Every 6 years Every 12 years Hose Houses General Hydrants Flow Test + Inspection Monitor Nozzles Flow Test (range & operation) Mainline Strainers Inspected + after flows Piping (exposed) Inspected Tested + after flows Every Insurance Property Risk Engineering GAPS 2013, Global Asset Protection Services, LLC. All rights reserved. I MAKE YOUR WORLD GO Page 1 of 7

2 Sprinkler Systems Reference NFPA 25 (2014), Table , Table Gauges (dry, pre-action, deluge systems) * Weekly/ Gauges (wet pipe systems) Test By Comparison With Calibrated Gauge or Replace Control Valves Weekly-sealed; - locked, tamper switch Test Position/Operation Test Supervisory Alarm Valves Internally Inspected Check Valves Internally Inspected Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Preaction/Deluge Valves (Includes Double-Interlocking Preaction Valves) Internally Inspected Test Priming Water Test Low Air Pressure Alarms Test Low Temperature Trip Test Full Flow Trip Test Test Air Leakage Full Flow Test Test Air Leakage 3 years 3 years (w/o Pressure Source - No Leaks Over 4 Hours) (daily/weekly when subject to cold weather) Waterflow Alarm Devices Testing (mechanical devices) Testing (vane & pressure devices) 3 years (w/o Pressure Source - No Leaks Over 4 Hours) Valve Supervisory Alarm Devices Obstructions (internal inspection of system piping) (see Ch 14.2) Sprinklers Sample Test those > 50 years old Special Schedule Main Drains Testing ; (sole supply via backflow, check valve, etc. OR 10 % reduction from previous records) Fire Dept. Connections * If the gauge is electronically monitored, or valves chained and locked, then the inspection frequency could be monthly 2015, Global Asset Protection Services, LLC. All rights reserved. I MAKE YOUR WORLD GO Page 2 of 7

3 Sprinkler Systems Reference NFPA 25 (2014), Table , Table Performance and Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing and for such systems (e.g. Quell TM, VanQuish TM, etc.) are subject to equivalent or superior levels of quantitative analyses. Equivalent or superior levels of performance can be demonstrated through quantitative performance-based analyses (See NFPA 25, Appendix A.4.6). Each system will have its own baseline care and maintenance requirements outlined by its manufacturer s technical specifications. Standpipe and Hose Systems Reference NFPA 25 (2014), Table Control Valves, and Pressure Regulating Devices Hose, Hose Connections, Hose Nozzle + Storage Device Test Position/Operation Test Supervisory Weekly-sealed - locked, tamper switch - electronically supervised Every Hose per NFPA 1962; Fire Pumps Reference NFPA 25 (2014), Table 8.1.2, Table , Chapters 8.2 and 8.3 Electric Motor Driven (Not within high-rises beyond fire department service) Inspect Check Change Clean Test Start at no flow conditions 10 minutes Operate manual starting means Grease electric motor bearings Electric Motor Driven Within high-rises beyond fire department service, Or, provided with limited service controllers, Or, vertical turbine fire pumps, Or, pumps taking suction from ground level tanks Or, a water source having insufficient pressure to be of material value w/o pump. Inspect Check Change Clean Test Start at no flow conditions 10 minutes Weekly Operate manual starting means Weekly Grease electric motor bearings 2015, Global Asset Protection Services, LLC. All rights reserved. I MAKE YOUR WORLD GO Page 3 of 7

4 Fire Pumps Reference NFPA 25 (2014), Table 8.1.2, Table , Chapters 8.2 and 8.3 Diesel Motor Driven Inspect Check Change Clean Test Start at no flow conditions 30 minutes Weekly Fuel tank level Weekly Flexible fuel hoses and connectors Weekly Engine oil level Weekly Change engine oil and oil filter(s) or every 50 hours Engine crankcase breather Cooling system level Weekly Cooling antifreeze protection level Cooling line water strainers Exhaust system leakage Weekly Exhaust system hangers and supports Flexible exhaust section Battery system electrolyte level Battery terminals cleaned and tightened Battery specific gravity or state of charge Battery charging and charge rate Fire Pumps Reference NFPA 25 (2014), Table 8.1.2, Table , Chapters and Flow Testing (all types of fire pumps) Full Flow Test - Three Point Net Curve All Fire Pump Installations See Manufacturer s Recs. and Ch. 8.6 Fire Pump Alarm Signals Pump House, Pump Room, Heating Ventilating Louvers Test - Simulated by activating alarm circuits at alarm sensor locations, and all such local or remote alarm indicating devices (visual and audible) Inspection General Weekly Water Storage Tanks Reference NFPA 25 (2014), Table ,, Table , Table Water Temperature Alarms connected to attended location Alarms not Connected to attended location Weekly Test Supervisory * 2015, Global Asset Protection Services, LLC. All rights reserved. I MAKE YOUR WORLD GO Page 4 of 7

5 Water Storage Tanks Reference NFPA 25 (2014), Table ,, Table , Table Tank Heating System Low temp alarm systems connected to attended location Weekly Alarms not Connected to attended location Daily Test Supervisory * Water Level Alarms connected to attended location Alarms not Connected to attended location Test Supervisory Alarms Tanks Exterior and support structures Inspection Tanks Interior Inspection Tanks without corrosion protection 3 years All other tanks Automatic Tank Fill Valve Inspection - Strainers, Filters, Orifices Test Operation * During cold or heating season only 2015, Global Asset Protection Services, LLC. All rights reserved. I MAKE YOUR WORLD GO Page 5 of 7

6 Other Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems References NFPA 11 (2010), NFPA 12 (2015), NFPA 12A (2015), NFPA 17 (2013), NFPA 17A (2013), NFPA 25 (2014) and NFPA 2001 (2015) Dry Chemical Systems Test and CO 2 Systems Inspect - Operational Condition of Low Pressure Systems (LPS) Inspect - Operational Condition of High Pressure Cylinders (HPC) (HPC) - Weighed & date of last hydro-test noted and Test (LPS and HPC) Inspect agent quantity and pressure Inspect protected enclosure for penetrations Weekly - The liquid level gauges of low pressure containers shall be observed. (Enclosure inspection can be > 12 months if documented programs exist w/ barrier integrity) Clean-Agent Systems Wet Chemical Systems Water Spray Systems Inspect Anytime when: Halocarbon Clean Agent Cylinders > 5% net loss in agent weight OR loss in pressure of > 10% then refill or replace cylinders Inert gas clean agent cylinders containing agent under pressure (not liquefied) showing a loss in pressure of > 5% then refill or replace cylinders Any penetrations made or found within enclosures protected by clean agent systems need to be sealed Test General Inspection (Typically by owner) Valves Inspect/Test Main Drain- Test Water Flow Alarms- Test Anytime Anytime Anytime Weekly/ 2015, Global Asset Protection Services, LLC. All rights reserved. I MAKE YOUR WORLD GO Page 6 of 7

7 Other Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems References NFPA 11 (2010), NFPA 12 (2015), NFPA 12A (2015), NFPA 17 (2013), NFPA 17A (2013), NFPA 25 (2014) and NFPA 2001 (2015) Low, Medium or High Expansion Foam Systems Inspect Test Discharge Device (Spray Nozzle) Location & Position Proportioning Systems All Above Ground Piping Discharge Device Location & Position (Sprinklers) Foam Concentrate Strainer(s) Waterflow Devices (Water Motor Gongs, Pressure Switches, etc.) Control Valves (Tamper Switches) Complete foam-water system: Foam Concentrate Foam Water Solution Proportioning Systems - All 2015, Global Asset Protection Services, LLC. All rights reserved. I MAKE YOUR WORLD GO Page 7 of 7

8 Other Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems References NFPA 11 (2010), NFPA 12 (2011), NFPA 12A (2011), NFPA 17 (2013), NFPA 17A (2013), NFPA 25 (2011) and NFPA 2001 (2012) Foam Sprinkler Systems See NFPA 25, Table Inspect Test Discharge Device Location and Position (Spray nozzle) Proportioning Systems All Drainage in System Area Foam Concentrate Strainer(s) Discharge Device Location and Position (Sprinkler) Fittings w/corrosion and Damage Waterflow Devices (Water Motor Gongs, Pressure Switches, etc.) Backflow Preventers Foam Concentrate Sample In-Line Balanced Pressure Type Proportioning Systems Balancing Valve Diaphragm Foam Concentrate Pumps Pressure Vacuum Vents Bladder Type Proportioning Systems - Hydrostatic Test In-Line Balanced Pressure Type Proportioning Systems - Foam Concentrate Tank Line Type Proportioning Systems - Foam Concentrate tank - Drain and Flush Standard Pressure Type Proportioning Systems - Tank Corrosion and Hydrostatic Test 10 years 10 years 10 years 2015, Global Asset Protection Services, LLC. All rights reserved. I MAKE YOUR WORLD GO Page 8 of 7

9 Fire Alarms, Related Initiating and Notification Devices Reference NFPA 72 (2013) Table , Table Item Inspection Testing Comments Control Equipment: Fire Alarm Systems Initiating devices Air Sampling Type Duct Detectors Manual Fire Alarm Pull Boxes Heat Detectors Radiant Energy Video Image Smoke Type Smoke Detectors Weekly Unmonitored systems Monitored systems All Types - All Types except Radiant Energy Types - Trouble signals on monitored systems are allowed semiannual frequency = Verify location and condition (all types) Testing = According to manufacturer s recommended procedures Fire Alarms, Related Initiating and Notification Devices Reference NFPA 72 (2013) Table , Table Item Inspection Testing Comments Notification Appliances Weekly Unmonitored systems Monitored systems Verify location and condition (all types) Mass Notification Systems = Verify a system normal condition Emergency Power Reference NFPA 110 (2013) Generators Generators - Batteries Generator Transfer Switches Visual Inspected Tested - Exercised Diesel units at >30% of their EPS* standby nameplate kw rating Tested - Load Tested Inspected Tested Operated electrically operating the transfer switch from the primary position to the alternate position and then a return to the primary position Weekly - 30 minutes Weekly Storage type Lead acid * Emergency power supply (EPS) Fire Doors Reference NFPA 80 (2013) Vertical and Horizontal Automatic Sliding and Rolling Type Visual Inspected Tested Exercised to full closure Daily 2015, Global Asset Protection Services, LLC. All rights reserved. I MAKE YOUR WORLD GO Page 9 of 7