Sprinkler Information

Those pipes and odd-looking sprinklers do require some maintenance and upkeep. The following are some of the things you should do to keep your system in the ready:

•  Never hang or suspend anything from a fire sprinkler or its pipe.

•  Storage shall be maintained 18" or more below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas.

•  All control valves shall be accessible at all times. Risers shall be kept clear and clean of obstructions.

•  Authorized/licensed fire sprinkler contractors shall make repairs.

•  Always make sure that spare sprinkler heads are available in the sprinkler box located near the riser.

•  Outside control valves and fire department connections shall be accessible at all times.

Protective covers shall be maintained on the fire department connection to prevent malicious obstruction of the inlets.
 

Inspection, Test & Maintenance Schedule

Control Valves: (I) Weekly/Monthly
Alarm Devices: (I) Quarterly
Gauges: (I) Monthly
Hydraulic Name Plate: (I) Quarterly
Buildings: (I) Annually (prior to freezing)
Hanger/Seismic Bracing: (I) Annually
Pipe & Fittings: (I) Annually
Sprinklers: (I) Annually
Spare Sprinklers: (I) Annually
Fire Dept. Connections: (I) Quarterly
Valves: (I) Weekly/Monthly
Alarm Devices: (T) Quarterly
Main Drain: (T) Quarterly
Antifreeze Solution: (T) Annually
Gauges: (T) 5 Years
Sprinklers - extra high temp: (T) 5 Years
Sprinklers - fast response: (T) 20/10 Years
Sprinklers: (T) 50 Years & 10 Years After
Valves - All Types: (M) Annually or as needed
Obstruction Investigation: (M) 5 years

(I)=Inspection, (T)=Test & (M)=Maintenance

Records of these tests shall be kept.

The property owner or manager should obtain a copy of NFPA pamphlet 25 "Water-Based Fire Protection Systems & Maintenance"

Write or Call:
NFPA
1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02269-9101
1-800-344-3555

or call

Diamond Springs/El Dorado Fire Protection District
530-626-3190 for information.

 

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