Petaluma Fire Department 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 http://cityofpetaluma.net QUARTERLY FIRE SPRINKLER MAINTENANCE FIELD INSPECTION GUIDE Fire Prevention Bureau Phone: (707) 7784389 Fax:.

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Filling out the Quarterly Fire Sprinkler Maintenance-Field Inspection Guide is essential for ensuring the safety and compliance of your fire sprinkler system. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to assist you in completing the form accurately and efficiently online.

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  1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred online editor.
  2. Begin by entering the 'Property Name' in the designated field to identify the location of the fire sprinkler system.
  3. Next, fill in the 'Property Address' to specify the precise location of the inspection.
  4. In the 'Inspection Date' field, input the date of the current inspection to document when the assessment is taking place.
  5. Enter the name of the 'Inspector' in the respective field to specify who is conducting the inspection.
  6. Provide the details of the 'Contact Person' and their 'Phone #' for follow-up communication or clarification.
  7. Check the section for the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and ensure that each listed item (e.g., visible and accessible, caps in place, etc.) is evaluated and marked as 'OK' or noted under 'Needs Repairs'.
  8. In the 'Control Valves & Post-Indicating Valves' section, assess each point, and similarly mark as 'OK' or indicate necessary repairs.
  9. For the Sprinklers section, confirm that there is at least 18 inches of clearance below the heads.
  10. Evaluate the Riser & Gauges, ensuring everything is in good working condition, and provide the necessary information.
  11. Finally, verify the Alarm Devices to ensure there are no physical damages and that signage is properly displayed.
  12. Once all sections are completed and reviewed, save your changes, and choose to download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

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How often do you test a sprinkler system?

Every 10 Years. Dry sprinkler systems should be tested and/or replaced after ten years. Fast-response sprinklers should be tested after 20 years and at 10-year intervals after that, and standard sprinklers should be tested after 50 years and then at subsequent 10-year intervals.

Requirements for fire sprinkler testing samples A sample must be at least four sprinklers or 1% of the sample area, whichever is greater. Keep in mind that there is subjectivity in the selection of representative sprinkler samples, which could apply to the entire building, the whole system, or a specific area.

The “three times rule” to limit the impact of obstructions on water distribution requires that standard sprinklers be located a distance away from the obstruction of at least three times the width of the obstruction. The standard notes a maximum clearance of 24 in. from an obstruction.

How often should you have your fire sprinkler system tested? Fire Sprinkler ComponentTesting ScheduleDry sprinklers (Test or Replace)Every 10 yearsFast-response sprinklers (Test or Replace)20 years initially, then every 10 yearsStandard response sprinklers (Test or Replace)50 years initially, then every 10 years5 more rows • Aug 18, 2019

13.3. 2.1. 1 Valves secured with locks or supervised in ance with applicable NFPA standards shall be permitted to be inspected monthly.

NFPA 25 requires an internal inspection of fire sprinkler system piping every five years. This is to be conducted to inspect for the “presence of foreign organic and inorganic material.” Foreign materials can cause obstructions to pipe and sprinklers.

One of the required activities is to perform an annual visual inspection of the sprinklers themselves. An annual frequency is defined as occurring once per year with a minimum of 9 months and a maximum of 15 months between inspections.

Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. NFPA 25 is the baseline for inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems. Compliance helps maximize system integrity to avoid failure and ensure fast, effective response in a fire emergency.

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