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INSPECTION & TESTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR DRY PIPE FIRE
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
- System
inspected according to NFPA 25 standards on a yearly, quarterly,
and monthly basis
- A trip test on the dry valve will be performed
after which the valve interior (clapper, latching devices,
and facing) will be
cleaned and returned to service
- Air and water pressure gauges
will be tested for proper operation
- Quick opening devices (accelerators)
will be checked for proper operation
- All low points will be
drained
- Check piping for mechanical damage, loose hangers, and
leaks where it is possible to do so
- The fire department Siamese
connection is checked to see if it is free of debris and that
it has the proper caps and gaskets
- Main drain test performed – involves
a full flow through the system’s
main drain with the static and residual pressures recorded
- All
alarms including the water flow, water motor gongs, low and
high air pressure alarms will be tested
- Sprinkler heads are
checked for obvious mechanical damage, corrosion, paint,
leaks, and any other factor that may impair
proper function
- Ensure proper sprinkler head application
and head temperature rating
- Identify recalled sprinkler heads
- Check for proper storage height
for sprinkler heads
- Tag and date riser for Fire Marshall and
insurance agency
- A printed report of the status of the fire
sprinkler system is provided
- Complete all necessary forms
and supply copies to building occupant
- Light maintenance problems
are fixed
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