NFPA 25 Technical Committee for Inspection, Testing and … · 2016-04-05 · be held on September 16 – 18, 2015 at the Charleston Marriott. The meeting will adjourn by 12:00pm

NFPA 25 Technical Committee for Inspection,

Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

M E M O R A N D U M

DATE: September 1, 2015

TO: Principal and Alternate Members of the Technical Committee for Inspection,

Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

FROM: Matt Klaus, Principal Fire Protection Engineer/NFPA Staff Liaison

SUBJECT: INM-AAA AGENDA PACKAGE – A2016 Second Draft Meeting

________________________________________________________________________

Enclosed is the agenda for the Second Draft Meeting for the Technical Committee (TC) for

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. The meeting will

be held on September 16 – 18, 2015 at the Charleston Marriott. The meeting will adjourn by

12:00pm on Friday, September 18th.

NFPA 25, The Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire

Protection Systems has entered the Annual 2016 revision cycle and will produce a 2017 Edition.

Included in this agenda package are the Public Comments submitted for committee review for

the A2016 cycle. This meeting will focus on taking formal actions on these Public Comments. It

is imperative that you review the attached public comments in advance. If you have alternate

suggestions for text changes, please come prepared with the verbiage and respective

substantiation.

To review these Public Comments online, please access the following link.

www.nfpa.org/25

For administrative questions, please feel free to contact Elena Carroll at (617) 984-7952.

For technical questions, please feel free to contact Matt Klaus at (617) 984-7448. You can also

reach either of us via e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected]. We look forward to

meeting everyone in Charleston.

http://www.nfpa.org/25

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

SECOND DRAFT MEETING

NFPA Technical Committee on

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire

Protection Systems

Charleston Marriott

September 16-18

AGENDA

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

1. Call to Order 8:00AM. (TC Chair Bill Koffel)

2. Self-Introductions of Members and Guests (Technical Committee)

3. Review of Distributed Meeting Materials (NFPA Staff Matt Klaus)

4. Approval of A2016 First Draft Meeting Minutes (Koffel)

5. Task Group Reports (Where Applicable)

6. Review of Public Comments

Thursday, September 17, 2015

7. Resume Public Comment Review

Friday, September 18, 2015

8. Resume Public Comment Review

9. Adjournment - 12:00 PM ET (Koffel)

Table of Contents

Part 1 - Meeting Agenda

Part 2 - Committee Address List

Part 3 – New Process Worksheets

Part 4 – First Draft Meeting Minutes

Part 5 - A2016 Revision Cycle

Part 6- Task Group Org Chart Part 7- NFPA 25 Public Comments

Committee Address List

Address List No PhoneInspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Systems INM-AAA

Matthew J. Klaus09/01/2015

INM-AAA

William E. Koffel

ChairKoffel Associates, Inc.8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045-2107Alternate: Erik H. Anderson

SE 10/20/2010INM-AAA

Gary S. Andress

PrincipalLiberty Mutual Insurance CompanyRisk Engineering20 Riverside RoadWeston, MA 02493-2231

I 7/1/1993

INM-AAA

Kerry M. Bell

PrincipalUL LLC333 Pfingsten RoadNorthbrook, IL 60062-2096Alternate: Jeff Hebenstreit

RT 1/1/1991INM-AAA

Michael J. Bosma

PrincipalThe Viking Corporation210 North Industrial Park RoadHastings, MI 49058National Fire Sprinkler AssociationManufacturerAlternate: David L. Asplund

M 1/18/2001

INM-AAA

Bruce H. Clarke

PrincipalAmerican International Group, Inc. (AIG)8606 Driscoll CourtCharlotte, NC 28269-6105

I 7/16/2003INM-AAA

David A. Dagenais

PrincipalWentworth-Douglass Hospital789 Central AvenueDover, NH 03820NFPA Health Care SectionAlternate: John DiGirolomo

U 10/28/2014

INM-AAA

Matthew G. Drysdale

PrincipalThe DuPont Company, Inc.Barley Mill Plaza, 27/2110PO Box 80027Wilmington, DE 19880-0027NFPA Industrial Fire Protection Section

U 7/29/2005INM-AAA

James M. Feld

PrincipalUniversity of California Berkeley317 University Hall, #1150Berkeley, CA 94720-1150

E 1/1/1991

INM-AAA

Tim Fox

PrincipalViking Fire Protection155 North Leonard StreetRegina, SK S4N 5X5 CanadaCanadian Automatic Sprinkler AssociationAlternate: Jason W. Ryckman

IM 08/17/2015INM-AAA

David W. Frable

PrincipalUS General Services AdministrationPublic Buildings Service665 Green Meadow LaneGeneva, IL 60134Alternate: Todd M. Roeder

U 03/07/2013

INM-AAA

David B. Fuller

PrincipalFM Global1151 Boston Providence TurnpikePO Box 9102Norwood, MA 02062-9102

I 10/27/2005INM-AAA

Greg Garber

PrincipalPittsburg Tank & Tower Inc.521 Bushnell RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23451-7115

M 10/28/2008

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INM-AAA

Mark Hopkins

PrincipalJENSEN HUGHES3610 Commerce Drive, Suite 817Baltimore, MD 21227-1652Alternate: Bruce G. Campbell


Roland J. Huggins

PrincipalAmerican Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.12750 Merit Drive, Suite 350Dallas, TX 75251Alternate: James M. Fantauzzi

IM 1/18/2001

INM-AAA

Charles W. Ketner

PrincipalNational Automatic Sprinkler Fitters LU 669Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee7050 Oakland Mills RoadColumbia, MD 20732United Assn. of Journeymen & Apprentices of thePlumbing & Pipe Fitting IndustryAlternate: Gregory A. Bartels

L 1/10/2008INM-AAA

John Lake

PrincipalCity of Gainesville306 NE 6th Avenue, Building BPO Box 490, Station 9Gainesville, FL 32602-0490Alternate: Janet A. Washburn

E 1/12/2000

INM-AAA

Peter A. Larrimer

PrincipalUS Department of Veterans Affairs1805 Constitution BlvdValencia, PA 16059

U 7/24/1997INM-AAA

Russell B. Leavitt

PrincipalTelgian Corporation2615 South Industrial Park AvenueTempe, AZ 85282-1821The Home DepotAlternate: Tracey D. Bellamy

U 7/17/1998

INM-AAA

Kenneth W. Linder

PrincipalSwiss Re2 Waterside Crossing, Suite 200Windsor, CT 06095-1588Alternate: Brandon W. Frakes

I 1/1/1990INM-AAA

Brock Mitchell

PrincipalExtended Stay Hotels11525 N Community House RdSuite 100Charlotte, NC 28277

U 10/29/2012

INM-AAA

John D. Munno

PrincipalArthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.1230 North Robinson AvenueOklahoma City, OK 73103Edison Electric InstituteAlternate: Ronald Rispoli

U 7/1/1994INM-AAA

Top Myers

PrincipalMyers Risk Services, Inc.Ludwigs Corner Professional Center961 Pottstown PikeChester Springs, PA 19425Alternate: Wilton Marburger

SE 1/1/1990

INM-AAA

Scott Newman

PrincipalWalgreens1411 Lake Cook RoadMS #L411Deerfield, IL 60015-5213

U 04/08/2015INM-AAA

Clayton Norred, Jr.

PrincipalNorred Fire Systems, LLC321 North 2nd StreetMonroe, LA 71201-6725National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors

IM 3/4/2009

2



INM-AAA

Erik G. Olsen

PrincipalChubb Group of Insurance Companies132 Naughright RoadLong Valley, NJ 07853-3277Alternate: Thomas W. LaCorte

I 03/03/2014INM-AAA

Gayle Pennel

PrincipalAon Fire Protection Engineering4 Overlook PointLincolnshire, IL 60069-4302TC on Fire Pumps

I 7/20/2000

INM-AAA

Peter Placidus Petrus

PrincipalIndonesian Fire & Rescue FoundationIndonesian Fire Service AssociationJalan Alam Asri 1/TK. 33Jakarta, 12310 Indonesia

E 10/18/2011INM-AAA

Richard M. Ray

PrincipalCybor Fire Protection Company5123 Thatcher RoadDowners Grove, IL 60515Illinois Fire Prevention AssociationAlternate: David R. Baron

IM 7/28/2006

INM-AAA

John F. Saidi

PrincipalUSDOE Stanford Site OfficeStanford Linear Accelerator Center2575 Sand Hill Road, MS-8AMenlo, CA 94025

U 1/1/1991INM-AAA

J. William Sheppard

PrincipalSheppard & Associates, LLC24756 Tudor LaneFranklin, MI 48025Alternate: Larry Keeping

SE 1/1/1990

INM-AAA

Gregory R. Stein

PrincipalTank Industry Consultants7740 West New York StreetIndianapolis, IN 46214Alternate: Patrick Jon Brown


Darrell W. Underwood

PrincipalUnderwood Fire Equipment, Inc.43000 West 9 Mile Road, Suite 304PO Box 43Novi, MI 48375Alternate: Damon T. Pietraz

IM 7/28/2006

INM-AAA

Terry L. Victor

PrincipalTyco/SimplexGrinnell705 Digital Drive, Suite NLinthicum, MD 21090-2267Alternate: Gordon Farrell

M 4/5/2001INM-AAA

Jason E. Webb

PrincipalNational Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.608 NW 1001 RoadUrich, MO 64788-8175National Fire Sprinkler AssociationInstaller/MaintainerAlternate: George W. Stanley

IM 08/11/2014

INM-AAA

John Whitney

PrincipalClarke Fire Protection Products, Inc.100 Progress PlaceCincinnati, OH 45246-1718Alternate: John T. Whitney, III

M 10/27/2005INM-AAA

Erik H. Anderson

AlternateKoffel Associates, Inc.8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045-2107Principal: William E. Koffel

SE 3/1/2011

3



INM-AAA

David L. Asplund

AlternateReliable Automatic Sprinkler Company, Inc.1470 Smith Grove RoadLiberty, SC 29657National Fire Sprinkler AssociationManufacturerPrincipal: Michael J. Bosma

M 8/2/2010INM-AAA

David R. Baron

AlternateGlobal Fire Protection Company5121 Thatcher RoadDowners Grove, IL 60515Illinois Fire Prevention AssociationPrincipal: Richard M. Ray

IM 8/9/2011

INM-AAA

Gregory A. Bartels

AlternateSprinkler Fitters LU 669-JATC7050 Oakland Mills Road, Suite 100Columbia, MD 21046United Assn. of Journeymen & Apprentices of thePlumbing & Pipe Fitting IndustryPrincipal: Charles W. Ketner

L 08/09/2012INM-AAA

Tracey D. Bellamy

AlternateTelgian Corporation900 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 680Atlanta, GA 30339-3084The Home DepotPrincipal: Russell B. Leavitt

U 10/18/2011

INM-AAA

Patrick Jon Brown

AlternateTank Industry Consultants7740 West New York StreetIndianapolis, IN 46214Principal: Gregory R. Stein


Bruce G. Campbell

AlternateJENSEN HUGHES520 Courtney Way, Suite ALafayette, CO 80026-8863Principal: Mark Hopkins

SE 10/28/2014

INM-AAA

John DiGirolomo

AlternateSt. Barnabas Hospital34 White Birch DrivePomona, NY 10970-3406Principal: David A. Dagenais

U 04/08/2015INM-AAA

James M. Fantauzzi

AlternateNorth East Fire Protection Systems Inc.318 Charlton RoadBallston, NY 12020American Fire Sprinkler AssociationPrincipal: Roland J. Huggins

IM 1/1/1990

INM-AAA

Gordon Farrell

AlternateTyco Fire Protection Products1467 Elmwood AvenueCranston, RI 02910Principal: Terry L. Victor

M 10/29/2012INM-AAA

Brandon W. Frakes

AlternateGlobal Asset Protection Services196 Shady Grove LaneAdvance, NC 27006Principal: Kenneth W. Linder

I 10/23/2013

INM-AAA

Jeff Hebenstreit

AlternateUL LLC484 Tamarach DriveEdwardsville, IL 62025-5246Principal: Kerry M. Bell

RT 08/11/2014INM-AAA

Larry Keeping

AlternateProfessional Loss Control3413 Wolfedale Road, Suite 6Mississauga, ON L5C 1V8 CanadaPrincipal: J. William Sheppard

SE 1/1/1992

4



INM-AAA

Thomas W. LaCorte

AlternateChubb Group of Insurance CompaniesPO Box 161715 Mountain View RoadWarren, NJ 07059Principal: Erik G. Olsen

I 8/5/2009INM-AAA

Wilton Marburger

AlternateMyers Risk Services, Inc.2102 Kimberton Road, Suite 2Kimberton, PA 19442Principal: Top Myers

SE 10/29/2012

INM-AAA

Damon T. Pietraz

AlternateUnderwood Fire Equipment, Inc.43000 West Nine Mile Road, Suite 304Novi, MI 48375Principal: Darrell W. Underwood

IM 8/9/2011INM-AAA

Ronald Rispoli

AlternateEntergy Corporation2414 West 5th StreetRussellville, AR 72801-5541Edison Electric InstitutePrincipal: John D. Munno

U 7/24/1997

INM-AAA

Todd M. Roeder

AlternateUS General Services Administration9989 McClarnden CourtFishers, IN 46040-5507Principal: David W. Frable

U 03/03/2014INM-AAA

Jason W. Ryckman

AlternateCanadian Automatic Sprinkler Association335 Renfrew Drive, Suite 302Markham, ON L3R 9S9 CanadaPrincipal: Tim Fox

IM 10/28/2014

INM-AAA

George W. Stanley

AlternateWiginton Fire Protection Engineering, Inc.699 Aero LaneSanford, FL 32771National Fire Sprinkler AssociationInstaller/MaintainerPrincipal: Jason E. Webb

IM 1/10/2008INM-AAA

Janet A. Washburn

AlternateCity of Hollywood Fire Department2741 Stirling RoadHollywood, FL 33312Principal: John Lake

E 03/07/2013

INM-AAA

John T. Whitney, III

AlternateClarke Fire Protection Products, Inc.133 Circle FreewayCincinnati, OH 45246Principal: John Whitney

M 10/23/2013INM-AAA

Cecil Bilbo, Jr.

Nonvoting MemberAcademy of Fire Sprinkler Technology, Inc.301 North Neil Street, Suite 426Champaign, IL 61820-3170

SE 03/05/2012

INM-AAA

Rohit Khanna

Nonvoting MemberUS Consumer Product Safety Commission4330 East West HighwayBethesda, MD 20814

C 10/1/1999INM-AAA

Thomas F. Norton

Nonvoting MemberNorel Service Company, Inc.37 Buckmaster DriveConcord, MA 01742-2809

IM 7/1/1996

INM-AAA

Matthew J. Klaus

Staff LiaisonNational Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471

4/5/2010

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TERMS New Terms Old Terms

Input Stage – Stage where Public Input is sought to develop the First Draft.

Report on Proposals (ROP) Stage

Public Input (PI) – A recommended change submitted for consideration by the Technical Committee. Each Public Input (PI) shall include new, modified or deleted text as appropriate and technical substantiation to support the recommended change.

Download a Public Input Form for documents in Fall 2013 and subsequent cycles

Proposal

First Draft Meeting ROP Meeting

First Revision (FR) – Proposed changes to the text of an NFPA Standard developed by the responsible Committee(s) in the Input Stage. Each First Revision shall contain the new, modified or deleted text as appropriate. A First Revision shall be established through a Meeting Vote and shall only require a simple majority to proceed to ballot. Only First Revisions that pass ballot will show in the First Draft. Each First Revision shall contain a Committee Statement that substantiates the proposed change to the document.

Committee Proposal or Accepted Public Proposal

Committee Input (CI) – A CI can be established during the First Draft Technical Committee meeting (without balloting) in order to highlight the concept to obtain public comment; often used for newer ideas, topics that aren’t fully fleshed out or controversial topics. A Committee Input (CI) can also be a First Revision (FR) that fails to receive support of the technical committee through letter ballot. Committee Inputs shall maintain the original FR Committee Statement and shall contain a notification to the reviewer documenting that the CI represents a failed FR.

“Trial Balloon” or an Accepted Proposal (or Committee Proposal) that Failed Ballot

Committee Statement (CS) – A Committee Statement is the committee’s response to a Public Input (PI), Public Comment (PC) or the committee’s technical substantiation for a proposed First Revision. A committee statement shall be established through a Meeting Vote and shall only require a simple majority to proceed.

Committee Statement

First Draft Report – The First Draft Report documents the Input Stage; it shall contain the First Draft, Public Input, Committee Input, Committee and Correlating Committee Statements, Correlating Input, Correlating Notes and Ballot Statements.

ROP

First Draft – The draft of the proposed new or revised standard showing in legislative text all First Revisions and First Correlating Revisions that have passed ballot.

ROP Draft

Correlating Committee (CC) Technical Correlating Committee

Correlating Committee Statement – The Correlating Committee’s response to a Public Input (PI), Committee Input (CI), Public Comment (PC) or the Correlating Committee’s technical substantiation for a correlating change to proposed Revision or a correlative CCFR. It shall be established through a Meeting Vote and shall only require a simple majority to proceed.

TCC Note

Correlating Committee First Revision (CCFR) – Correlating Committee First Revisions are proposed revisions to the Technical Committee’s First Revisions that are required to correlate the proposed document. Each CCFR shall contain a Correlating Committee Statement that substantiates the Revision. A CCFR shall be established through a Meeting Vote and shall only require a simple majority to proceed to letter ballot. CCFRs that fail to receive CC support through letter ballot shall not be published as part of the First Draft.

TCC Note

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Comment Stage Report on Comments (ROC) Stage

Public Comment – Changes submitted by the public during public Comment Stage.

Public Comment

Second Draft Meeting ROC Meeting

Second Revision (SR) – Similar to First Revision, but in the Comment Stage. Proposed changes to the text by the TC that have passed ballot.

Committee Comment or Accepted Public Comment

Committee Comment – A Committee Comment shall be a Second Revision (SR) that fails to receive support of the TC through ballot. Committee Comments shall maintain the original Committee Statement and shall contain a notification to the reviewer documenting that the Committee Comment represents a failed SR.

Committee Comment that failed ballot

Committee Action – An action by a TC to accept or reject a Comment. This occurs only in the Comment Stage and the action itself is not balloted.

Committee Action

Second Draft Report – The Second Draft Report documents the Comment Stage; it shall contain the Second Draft, Public Comments with corresponding Committee Actions and Committee Statements, Committee Comments, Correlating Revisions and Ballot Statements.

ROC

Second Draft – The draft of the proposed new or revised standard showing in legislative text all Second Revisions and Second Correlating Revisions that have passed ballot.

ROC Draft

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NEW PROCESS ACTIONS AND MOTIONS

Possible Action #1: Accept Public Comment (exactly as it is)

Action Required Sample motion

Create a Second Revision I move to create a Second Revision using PC #

______.

Possible action #2: Reject but see (revise submitted text)


Step 1 Create a Second Revision based on a

Public Comment

I move to create a Second Revision based on PC # _____with the following changes to the text . .

.

Step 2 If the revision is related to multiple PCs,

respond to all of them together using the cart function

I move to create a Second Revision based on PC # ____and incorporating PC #s _____with the

following changes to the text . . .

Possible action #3: Reject (no change to the standard)


Generate a statement (substantiation) I move to reject PC # ____ with the following

substantiation . . .

Possible Action #4: Reject but hold (new material)


Reject Public Comment for this cycle, but

save for next revision cycle

I move to reject PC # ____ but hold it for consideration during the First Draft meeting next

cycle.

First Draft Meeting Minutes

NFPA Technical Committee on

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-

Based Systems

First Draft Meeting

Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel

November 3-5, 2014

MEETING MINUTES

1. Call to Order. TC Chair Bill Koffel called the meeting to order at 8:00 (11/3/14).

2. Self-Introductions of members and guests. Members of the committee

introduced themselves and reviewed the contact information. The meeting

attendance list is attached to these minutes.

3. Review of Distributed Meeting Materials. Staff Liaison Matt Klaus provided

an overview of the agenda materials that were sent to the committee and posted

on the committee web page.

4. Approval of Pre-First Draft Meeting Minutes. The minutes of the A2016 Pre-

First Draft Meeting were reviewed and approved without modification.

5. Review of Meeting Procedures and Revision Process. Matt Klaus gave a

presentation on the overall meeting guidelines and the NFPA Regulations

Governing TC operations.

6. Work Load . TC Chair Bill Koffel discussed the logistics for the meeting and the

process to complete the ROP meeting.

7. Task Group Reports. The following Task Groups provided reports to the

technical committee:

a. Section 1.1.5 Task Group – TG Leader Roland Huggins

b. Chapter Reformatting Task Group – TG Leader Roland Huggins

c. Performance Based ITM Task Group – TG Leader Russ Leavitt

d. Design Evaluation Task Group – TG Leader Cecil Bilbo

e. Sprinkler Systems (CH 5) Task Group – TG Leader Brandon

Frakes

f. Antifreeze Reorganization Task Group – TG Leader Larry

Keeping

g. Fire Pump Task Group – TG Leader Gayle Pennel

h. Automated Testing Task Group – TG Leader Gayle Pennel

i. Foam-water (CH 11) Task group - TG Leader Robert Caputo

j. Tagging Task Group – TG Leader Jason Webb

k. ITM Procedures Task Group – TG Leader Tracey Bellamy

l. Frequency Coordination Task Group – TG Leader Bruce Clarke

m. NFPA 25 Report Form Task Group – TG Leader Wilton

Marburger

8. New Business: During their First Draft Meeting, the NFPA 25 Technical

Committee (TC) resolved PI 223 which sought to add a new chapter (see

attached) to NFPA 25 addressing ITM for Low-, Medium-, High-Expansion,

Compressed Air Foam Systems. The Committee Statement for resolving this PI is

as follows:

These types of foam systems are not within the scope of NFPA 25. The NFPA 11

technical committee covers maintenance of these systems already. The TC will put in a

scope clarification request with the NFPA Standards Council for the March 2015

meeting.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the TC took a straw poll and the majority of the

TC voted to request that the following changes be made to the TC scope since

these system are in fact “water based” systems:

Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents on

inspection, testing, and maintenance of systems utilizing water as a method of

extinguishment. These include sprinkler systems (excluding sprinkler systems installed in

one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes), standpipe and hose systems,

fire service piping and appurtenances, fire pumps, water storage tanks, fixed water spray

systems, water mist systems, foam-water systems, low-, medium- and high-expansion

compressed air foam systems, valves, and allied equipment. This Committee shall also

develop procedures for the conduct and reporting of routine system impairments.

9. Adjournment. Meeting (11/5/14).

Attendees:

Principals

William Koffel, Chair

Kerry Bell

Michael Bosma

Bruce Clarke

David Dagenais

James Feld

David Frable

David Fuller

Mark Hopkins

Roland Huggins

Peter Larrimer

Russell Leavitt

Brock Mitchell

John Munno

Top Myers

Clayton Norred

Erik Olsen

Gayle Pennel

Bill Sheppard

Darrell Underwood

Terry Victor

Jason Webb

John Whitney

Alternates:

David Asplund

David Baron

Tracey Bellamy

Bruce Campbell

James Fantauzzi

Gordon Farrell

Brandon Frakes

Larry Keeping

Wilton Marburger

Jason Ryckman

Damon Pietraz

Ronald Rispoli

Todd Roeder

George Stanley

Non-Voting:

Robert Caputo

Thomas Norton

Guests:

Ray Bizal

George Bogris

Jack Coffelt

Jeff Schwartz

Peter Schwab

Shane Clary

David Royse

Jack Thacker

Matthew Klaus, NFPA Staff Liaison

A2016 Revision Cycle

2016 ANNUAL REVISION CYCLE *Public Input Dates may vary according to standards and schedules for Revision Cycles may change. Please check the NFPA Website for the most up‐to‐date information on Public Input Closing Dates and schedules at

www.nfpa.org/document # (i.e. www.nfpa.org/101) and click on the Next Edition tab.

Process Stage

Process Step

Dates for TC

Dates forTC with

CC Public Input Closing Date for Paper Submittal* 6/6/2014 6/6/2014

Public Input Closing Date for Online Submittal (e‐PI)* 7/7/2014 7/7/2014

Final Date for TC First Draft Meeting 12/12/2014 9/12/2014

Public Input Posting of First Draft and TC Ballot 1/30/2015 10/24/2014

Stage Final date for Receipt of TC First Draft ballot 2/20/2015 11/14/2014

(First Draft) Final date for Receipt of TC First Draft ballot ‐ recirc 2/27/2015 11/21/2014

Posting of First Draft for CC Meeting 11/28/2014

Final date for CC First Draft Meeting 1/9/2015

Posting of First Draft and CC Ballot 1/30/2015

Final date for Receipt of CC First Draft ballot 2/20/2015

Final date for Receipt of CC First Draft ballot ‐ recirc 2/27/2015

Post First Draft Report for Public Comment 3/6/2015 3/6/2015

Public Comment Closing Date for Paper Submittal* 4/10/2015 4/10/2015

Public Comment Closing Date for Online Submittal (e‐PC)* 5/15/2015 5/15/2015

Final Date to Publish Notice of Consent Standards (Standards that received no Comments)

5/29/2015 5/29/2015

Appeal Closing Date for Consent Standards (Standards that received no Comments)

6/12/2015 6/12/2015

Final date for TC Second Draft Meeting 10/30/2015 7/24/2015

Comment Posting of Second Draft and TC Ballot 12/11/2015 9/4/2015

Stage Final date for Receipt of TC Second Draft ballot 1/4/2016 9/25/2015

(Second Final date for receipt of TC Second Draft ballot ‐ recirc 1/11/2016 10/2/2015

Draft) Posting of Second Draft for CC Meeting 10/9/2015

Final date for CC Second Draft Meeting 11/20/2015

Posting of Second Draft for CC Ballot 12/11/2015

Final date for Receipt of CC Second Draft ballot 1/4/2016

Final date for Receipt of CC Second Draft ballot ‐ recirc 1/11/2016

Post Second Draft Report for NITMAM Review 1/18/2016 1/18/2016

Tech Session Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM) Closing Date 2/19/2016 2/19/2016

Preparation Posting of Certified Amending Motions (CAMs) and Consent Standards

4/15/2016 4/15/2016

(& Issuance) Appeal Closing Date for Consent Standards 5/3/2016 5/3/2016

SC Issuance Date for Consent Standards 5/13/2016 5/13/2016

Tech Session Association Meeting for Standards with CAMs 6/13‐16/2016 6/13‐16/2016

Appeals and Appeal Closing Date for Standards with CAMs 6/29/2016 6/29/2016

Issuance SC Issuance Date for Standards with CAMs 8/4/2016 8/4/2016

Approved:__October 30, 2012 Revised___December 4, 2013_____________________

Task Group Reports and Org Chart

NFPA 25 –‐ TASK GROUP (TG) ORGANIZATION AS OF August 19, 2014 William Koffel – TC Chair

Frequency Coordination Task Group Tagging Task Group

TG Leader ‐ Bruce Clarke TG Leader – Jason Webb

Top Myers Cecil Bilbo

Larry Keeping Tracey Bellamy

Jim Fantauzzi Terry Victor

Cecil Bilbo Janet Washburn

Jason Webb Jack Coffelt

Tracey Bellamy Robert Caputo

Dave Barron Rich Ray

Performance Based ITM Program Task Group Scott Futrell

TG Leader ‐ Russ Leavitt Gary Andress

Ken Linder Design Evaluation Task Group

Gordon Farrell TG Leader – Cecil Bilbo

Gayle Pennel Dave Frable

Chapter 8 Task Group Tom Lacorte

TG Leader – Gayle Pennel Dave Asplund

Brandon Frakes Rich Ray

Terry Victor Russ Fleming

Darrell Underwood Gordon Farrell

Bill Sheppard Section 1.1.5 Task Group

Dave Baron TG Leader – Roland Huggins

Dave Fuller Rich Ray

John Whitney ITM Procedures Task Group

Jim Fantauzzi TG Leader – Tracey Bellamy

Kerry Bell Tom Lacorte

George Stanley Clayton Norred

Tom Lacorte Larry Keeping

Antifreeze Reorganization Task Group Darrell Underwood

TG Leader – Larry Keeping Jason Ryckman

NFPA 25 –‐ TASK GROUP (TG) ORGANIZATION AS OF August 19, 2014 William Koffel – CHAIRPERSON

Chapter Formatting Task Group Automated Testing Task Group

TG Leader – Roland Huggins TG Leader – Gayle Pennel

Jim Feld Dave Fuller

Russ Leavitt Dave Frable

Gary Andress Kerry Bell

Janet Washburn Top Myers

Dave Frable Chapter 11 Task Group

Chapter 5 Task Group TG Leader – Robert Caputo

TG Leader – Brandon Frakes Larry Keeping

Kerry Bell Jason Vermeulen

Larry Keeping Ken Linder

Terry Victor

Roland Huggins

Rich Ray

Cecil Bilbo

NFPA 25 Report Form Task Group

TG Leader – Wilton Marburger Jason Webb Joe Scibetta Cecil Bilbo Russ Leavitt Rock Mitchell Todd Roeder Rich Ray

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Public Comment No. 64-NFPA 25-2015 [ Global Input ]

Process CI-113: Compile all criteria in 13.2.7 and delete criteria on gauges from all chapters andsystem sections in chapter 13.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

Consolidating the requirements on pressure gauges into section 13.2.7 and deleting it from the other chapters and subsections of ch 13 is a good idea. Also agree on changing the frequencies.I have a Word file showing all changes in legislative format.

Related Item

Committee Input No. 113-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input]

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: ROLAND HUGGINS

Organization: AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Fri May 08 13:52:36 EDT 2015

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13.2.7 Gauges

13.2.7.1* Inspections

A.13.2.7.1 The inspection frequencies identified in this section not only apply to wet-pipe,dry-pipe, deluge, and preaction systems but also to standpipes and pressure tanks.

13.2.7.1.1 13.2.7.1 Gauges shall be inspected monthly to verify that the gauge is operable andnot physically damaged and that normal pressure is being maintained..

13.2.7.1.1 Where other sections of this standard have different frequency requirements forspecific gauges, those requirements shall be used.

13.2.7.1.2 (FR-101) 5.2.4.1 *?Gauges on wet pipe and deluge sprinkler systems monitoring waterpressure shall be inspected quarterly to verify that the gauge is operable and not physicallydamaged and that normal water supply pressure is being maintained

12.2.7.1.3 (CI-113) 13.X.1.1.1 Gauges on dry and preaction systems monitoring air or nitrogenpressure shall be inspected monthly weekly to visually verify that they appear to be undamaged, ingood working condition, and display normal air or nitrogen and water supply pressures are beingmaintained.

A.13.2.7.1.3 13.4.5.1.2.3 The gauge on the quick-opening device, if provided, shall indicate thesame pressure as the gauge on the system side of the dry pipe valve

13.2.7.1.3.1 (FR-7) 5.2.4.3 Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attendedlocation, gauges shall be inspected quarterly.

13.2.7.1.4 13.X.1.2 For dry pipe or preaction systems protecting freezers with two air pressuregauges on the air line(s) between the compressor and the dry pipe or preaction valve, the airpressure gauge near the compressor shall be compared monthly to the pressure gauge above thedry pipe or preaction valve.

13.2.7.1.4.1 * 13.X.1.2.1* When the gauge near the compressor is reading higher than thegauge near the dry pipe valve, the air line in service shall be taken out of service, and the alternateair line opened to equalize the pressure.

13.2.7.1.4.2 13.X.1.2.2 The air line taken out of service shall be internally inspected, shall haveall ice blockage removed, and shall be reassembled for use as a future alternate air line.

13.2.7.2 Testing

13.2.7.2.1 13.2.7.2 Gauges shall be replaced every 5 years or tested every 5 years bycomparison with a calibrated gauge.

12.2.7.2.2 13.2.7.3 Gauges not accurate to within 3 percent of the full scale shall be recalibratedor replaced.

13.2.7.2.3 13.X.1.3.3 Where multiple system risers are supplied by a common water supplysource with gauges located at the same elevation, and the gauges for all systems read within 3percent of the other(s), only one gauge shall be required to be tested to determine if replacement isrequired.


This compiles the requirementson gauges from throughout the standard. It also differentiates between the requirements by focusing on monitoring water or air instead of listing the system type (for which some systems have both mediums).

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First Revision No. 7-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.2.4.3]


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Accept CI-117 with the following change.

13.3.2.1.2 Valves electrically supervised and compliance with 13.3.3.5.3 in this standard shall bepermitted to be inspected quarterly.


Section 13.3.3.5 is already required and does not need to be repeated in 13.3.2.1.2. If retained this should reference 13.3.3.5 verses 13.3.3.5.3

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Process CI-63


This change is needed to correlate with the same changes made to Chap 5

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Referring to the Committe Statement in FR#98 sect. 4.6.6 on Automated testing I find some of thestatements contradictory. If automated testing is used to reduce testing frequency how could itresult in identifying malfunctioning devices sooner? the goal of automated testing should be theability to maintain or increase the testing frequency without increasing the costs associated withtesting. Less frequent testing will only result in impairments going unknown and/or unaddressedfor longer intervals.

While the intent of the language is to require that autiomated testing equipment duplicates exactlythe manual testing requiremnts some of the proposed language contradicts that intent as well asother language in this Standard. Since the operation or actions of one device may be necessary tocofirm the operational status of other devices within a system as a whole, automated testingequipment considered acceptable by this section might result in isolated devices being tested in astatic environment. Methodologies must remain in a system to do manual testing to confirm systemoperational capabilities and frequencies for required manual tesitng should be added so thatautomated testing devices do not become the single method to confirm system integrity.


Please refer to comments made regarding Committee Statement.

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First Revision No. 98-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 4.6.6]


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Public Comment No. 73-NFPA 25-2015 [ Chapter 2 ]

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

2.1 General.

The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this standard and shall beconsidered part of the requirements of this document.

2.1.1 Retroactivity of Referenced Standards.

2.1.1.1

Unless otherwise specified, the provisions of the referenced standards shall not apply to facilities,equipment, structures, or installations that existed or were approved for construction or installation prior tothe effective date of the standard. Where specified, the provisions of this standard shall be retroactive.

2.1.1.2

In those cases where the authority having jurisdiction determines that the existing situation presents anunacceptable degree of risk, the authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to apply retroactively anyportions of the referenced standards deemed appropriate.

2.1.1.3

The retroactive requirements of the referenced standards shall be permitted to be modified if theirapplication clearly would be impractical in the judgment of the authority having jurisdiction, and only whereit is clearly evident that a reasonable degree of safety is provided.

2.2 NFPA Publications.

National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2016 edition.

NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016 edition.

NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings andManufactured Homes, 2016 edition.

NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2014 edition.

NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2017 edition.

NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2015edition.

NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2016 edition.

NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection, 2013 edition.

NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2016edition.

NFPA 72® , National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016 edition.

NFPA 101® , Life Safety Code®, 2015 edition.

NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2016 edition.

NFPA 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves,2016 edition.

NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars, 2016 edition.

NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2015 edition.

NFPA 1962, Standard for the Care, Use, Inspection, Service Testing, and Replacement of Fire Hose,Couplings, Nozzles, and Fire Hose Appliances, 2013 edition.

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2.3.1 ASTM Publications.

ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.

ASTM D975-11b , Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils, 2011 2015 .

ASTM D3359, Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test, 2008, (2010e2) .

ASTM D6751-11b , Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) for Middle Distillate Fuels,2011 2015 .

ASTM D7462-11 , Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Biodiesel (B100) and Blends of Biodieselwith Middle Distillate Petroleum Fuel (accelerated Method), 2011.

2.3.2 HI Publications.

Hydraulic Institute, 6 Campus Drive, First Floor North, Parsippany, NJ 07054-4406 .

ANSI/ HI 3.6, Rotary Pump Tests, 2010..

2.3.3 Other Publications.

Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 2003.

2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.

NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2016 edition.

NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016 edition.

NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2016 edition.

NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2017 edition.

NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2015edition.

NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2016 edition.

NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2016edition.

NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2014edition.

NFPA 101® , Life Safety Code®, 2015 edition.

NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2015 edition.

NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars, 2016 edition.

NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2015 edition.

NFPA 820, Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities, 2015 edition.

NFPA 1141, Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for Land Development in Wildland, Rural, andSuburban Areas, 2017 edition.

NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service AutomotiveFire Apparatus, 2012 edition.


Updated ASTM editions.

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Public Comment No. 85-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 2.3.1 ]

2.3.1 ASTM Publications.

ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.

ASTM D975-11b 14a , Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils, 2011 2014a .

ASTM D3359, Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test, 2008 2008e2 .

ASTM D6751-11b, Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) for Middle Distillate Fuels,2011 2012 .

ASTM D7462-11 12 , Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Biodiesel (B100) and Blends ofBiodiesel with Middle Distillate Petroleum Fuel (accelerated Method), 2011.


The proposal that was submitted was to update the three ASTM standards related to diesel fuel, but the Committee Statement inadvertently tied the submittal to PI No. 180 which was not accepted. However, PI No. 180 is not related to this offering. Therefore, PI No. 193 should be considered on its own merits, and since the standards have been updated, from those referenced in NFPA 25-2014, they should be accepted.

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Public Input No. 193-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 2.3.1]


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Public Comment No. 4-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 3.3.11 ]

3.3.11. Exercise

With regard to systems and components, to apply physical exertion on a device or on equipment to theextent of ascertaining its operational status and functionality.


During the Public Input stage, the TC stated that the definition of Exercise could not be accepted due to an additional use of the word exercise with regard to judgment. Therefore PI 135 has been adjusted in acknowledgement of the TC's concern. Without this definition, the term "exercise" as it is used in NFPA 25 with regard to equipment is undefined, which is unacceptable.

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Public Input No. 135-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 3.3.10.2]


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Public Comment No. 161-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 3.3.21.2 ]

3.3.22* In-Service Date

In water-based fire protection systems, the date reflected on the applicable test certificate(s). If theinstallation standards do not require these certificate(s), the date installation and operational tests of thesystem or unit or component was completed, and the system or unit or component was accepted by theowner or designated representative.


Tasks in NFPA 25 are frequency based. For that concept to work there has to be a starting point. This comment addresses the committee’s statement on resolution of the original proposal and establishes a clear, consistent date for which documentation is required in many cases by the installation standards. Additionally, system acceptance typically involves multiple stakeholders (owner, AHJ, and installing contractor) providing for additional available documentation. A.5.3.1 does adequately address what to do if, for whatever reason, these documents are not available.

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Public Comment No. 142-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after A.3.3.21.1]

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Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB

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3.3.40 Sprinkler.

3.3.40.1 Installation Orientation.

The following sprinklers are defined according to orientation.

3.3.40.1.1 Concealed Sprinkler.

A recessed sprinkler with cover plate. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.1.2 Flush Sprinkler.

A sprinkler in which all or part of the body, including the shank thread, is mounted above the lower plane ofthe ceiling. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.1.3 Pendent Sprinkler.

A sprinkler designed to be installed in such a way that the water stream is directed downward against thedeflector. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.1.4 Recessed Sprinkler.

A sprinkler in which all or part of the body, other than the shank thread, is mounted within a recessedhousing. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.1.5 Sidewall Sprinkler.

A sprinkler having special deflectors that are designed to discharge most of the water away from the nearbywall in a pattern resembling one-quarter of a sphere, with a small portion of the discharge directed at thewall behind the sprinkler. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.1.6 Upright Sprinkler.

A sprinkler designed to be installed in such a way that the water spray is directed upwards against thedeflector. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.2* Control Mode Specific Application (CMSA) Sprinkler.

A type of spray sprinkler that is capable of producing characteristic large water droplets and that is listed forits capability to provide fire control of specific high-challenge fire hazards. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.3 Corrosion-Resistant Sprinkler.

A sprinkler fabricated with corrosion-resistant material, or with special coatings or platings, to be used in anatmosphere that would normally corrode sprinklers. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.4 Dry Sprinkler.

A sprinkler secured in an extension nipple that has a seal at the inlet end to prevent water from entering thenipple until the sprinkler operates. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.5 Early Suppression Fast-Response (ESFR) Sprinkler.

A type of fast-response sprinkler that has a thermal element with an RTI of 50 (meters-seconds)1/2 or lessand is listed for its capability to provide fire suppression of specific high-challenge fire hazards. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.6 Extended Coverage Sprinkler.

A type of spray sprinkler with maximum coverage areas as specified in Sections 8.8 and 8.9 of NFPA 13.[ 13, 2016]

3.3.40. 7 Nozzles.

A device for use in applications requiring special water discharge patterns, directional spray, or otherunusual discharge characteristics. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.8 Old-Style/Conventional Sprinkler.

A sprinkler that directs from 40 percent to 60 percent of the total water initially in a downward direction andthat is designed to be installed with the deflector either upright or pendent. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.9 Open Sprinkler.

A sprinkler that does not have actuators or heat-responsive elements. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.10 Ornamental/Decorative Sprinkler.

A sprinkler that has been painted or plated by the manufacturer. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.11 Quick-Response Early Suppression (QRES) Sprinkler.

A type of quick-response sprinkler that has a thermal element with an RTI of 50 (meter-seconds)1/2 or lessand is listed for its capability to provide fire suppression of specific fire hazards. [13, 2016]


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3.3.40.12 Quick-Response Extended Coverage Sprinkler.

A type of quick-response sprinkler that has a thermal element with an RTI of 50 (meter-seconds) 1/2 orless and complies with the extended protection areas defined in Chapter 8 of NFPA

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3.3.40.13 Quick-Response (QR) Sprinkler.

A type of spray sprinkler that has a thermal element with an RTI of 50 (meter-seconds)1/2 or less and islisted as a quick-response sprinkler for its intended use. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.14 Residential Sprinkler.

A type of fast-response sprinkler having a thermal element with an RTI of 50 (meters-seconds)1/2 or less,that has been specifically investigated for its ability to enhance survivability in the room of fire origin, andthat is listed for use in the protection of dwelling units. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.15 Special Sprinkler.

A sprinkler that has been tested and listed as prescribed in 8.4.8 of NFPA 13. [ 13, 2016]

3.3.40. 16 Spray Sprinkler.

A type of sprinkler listed for its capability to provide fire control for a wide range of fire hazards. [13, 2016]

3.3.40.17 Standard Spray Sprinkler.

A spray sprinkler with maximum coverage areas as specified in Sections 8.6 and 8.7 of NFPA 13. [ 13,2016]


This public comment does not revise definitions but simply eliminates definitions that are in conflict with the manual of style (by referencing codes, standards or regulations) and recommends placing the definitions in a section of the standard (section 4.10) that is enforceable. Definitions are not enforceable in NFPA. This does not create a conflict with the NFPA Manual of Style because there is no alternate definition proposed. This eliminates a conflict with the Manual of Style.



Public Comment No. 57-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after 4.9]

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Public Input No. 267-NFPA 25-2014 [Chapter 4]


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New Section 4.1.1.2.1

Care shall be taken to minimize any water damage caused by the water discharged during a test.


F.R. 38 added this language to section 13.2.4 to help establish what actions were required before opening a test or drain valve. But having the language only in chapter 13 does not clarify the need for the owner to be involved in the process. Including the same language in section 4.1 (Responsibilities of the Property Owner or Designated Representative) makes it clear that both the owner and the ITM contractor share in this responsibility.

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Accept Committee Input No. 129


A deficiency or impairment found at any time should be treated just like those discovered during the ITM process. This proposal helps address a missing component of ensuring operational readiness and improves the standard.

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Inaccurate Committee Statement


The substance of the original public input (no. 217) is addressed elsewhere, but the committee statement indicating that this topic was “shot down” by the NFPA general membership is incorrect. NITMAM log numbers 1103 and 1104 were passed at the June 2013 Association Technical Meeting in Chicago, IL by votes of 78 to 60 and 80 to 56 respectively.



Public Comment No. 159-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. A.4.1.5]


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Public Comment No. 69-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 4.1.5.1 ]

4.1.5.1*

The property owner or designated representative shall correct or repair deficiencies or impairments that arefound during the inspection, test, and maintenance required identified by this standard.


The change suggested by CI-129 made it a tortured sentence. This change is cleaner and requires corrections any time a deficiency or impairment is identified verses the assumption that it applies only when found during an inspection.

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4.1.6.1.1

Where the review required by 4.1.6.1 identifies changes to the building or its use have occurred, theproperty owner or designated representative shall conduct an evaluation of the fire protection systems fortheir capability to protect the new occupancy, use, or materials.


This separates the requirement for the annual property review from that for conducting an evaluation to ensure that it is clear that the evaluation of the fire protection systems is only required when the review identifies changes.



Public Comment No. 163-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 4.1.6.1] subtext

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4.1.6.1 *

As required by applicable building and fire codes, the The property owner or designated representativeshall conduct a review of the property to annually to ensure that any changes specified in 4.1.6 have beenidentified and evaluated .


The revision does nothing to correct the issue of owners who make changes without any evaluation of the impact on the fire protection system. The review needs to be required periodically to improve compliance.



Public Comment No. 164-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after 4.1.6.1]

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4.1.6.1*

As required by applicable building and fire codes, the The property owner or designated representativeshall conduct a review of the property to ensure that any changes specified in 4.1.6 have been identifiedand evaluated as required by applicable building and fire codes .


The current sentence implies that conducting a review is required by code instead of the evaluation being required.

Currently there is no assigned frequency for this review.

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Records shall indicate include the following :

The procedure/activity performed (e.g., inspection, test, or maintenance)

The organization that performed the activity

The required frequency of the activity

The results and date of the activity

The name and contact information of the qualified contractor or owner, including lead person for activityinformation:(1) Administrative information

(a) Name of property (If applicable)

i. Address, including city, state and zip code

ii. Name of property owner or designated representative

iii. Job title

iv. Voice phone

v. Fax

vi. Email address

(b) Inspection and testing organization/office locator

i. Address, including city, state and zip code

ii. Voice phone

iii. Fax

(f) Name of lead inspector/tester performing inspection/testing

(g) Applicable licenses and certifications

(h) Start date of inspection/testing

(i) Completion date of inspection/testing

(j) Report issuance date

(2) Frequency of activity and summary of fire protection systems

(a) As defined in Section 3.6, the type of each water-based fire protection system beinginspected, tested, or maintained.

(b) For each system being inspected, tested, or maintained, the frequency of inspection,testing, and maintenance consistent with Section 3.7.

(c) Where a premise being inspected, tested, or maintained has more than one type ormultiples of one type of system, the number of each system .

(3) Notifications for testing or maintenance

(a) If multiple notifications are required (e.g., to the fire department, authority havingjurisdiction, and the alarm receiving facility), each notification.

(b) The name of the property owner or designated representative who made thenotification before testing or maintenance, the time notification was made, and to whomthe notification was made.

(c) The name of the property owner or designated representative who made thenotification after testing or maintenance was completed, the time notification was made,and to whom the notification was made.

(4) Impairments and deficiencies

(a) Forms and reports that are used for recording the activities and results of inspections,testing, and maintenance, shall contain a section that specifically identifies anydeficiencies and impairments that were observed. This section shall be clearly marked andformatted in a way that is easy for the property owner or the designated representative toidentify each impairment and deficiency, and, if applicable, where the deficiencies andimpairments are located. If required by the jurisdiction, impairments and deficienciesshall be organized by classification.

(b) Where an impairment is found while performing inspection, testing, and maintenance,


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the property owner or designated representative shall be notified in writing. (See A.15.6.2.)

(5) Signatures section

(a) Signature of property owner or designated representative.

(b) Signature of lead inspector/tester.


Inconsistent ITM reports are one of the biggest complaints heard from both system owners and AHJ's. Jurisdictions who require information to be reported in a particular format have found it to improve the application and enforcement of the standard. This proposal simply moves the work of the reporting task group, appearing in the first draft as annex material, to the body of the standard. The language does not require the use of any particular form, but will provide consistency in all forms being used by ITM service providers.



Public Comment No. 148-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. B.4]

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4.3.5.1*

Records of prior inspection, testing, and maintenance shall be provided to the qualified personnelperforming subsequent annual inspections, testing, and maintenance. Where inspection, testing, ormaintenance required at intervals exceeding annually by sections 5.1.1.2, 6.1.1.2, 7.1.1.2, 8.1.1.2, 9.1.1.2,10.1.1.2, 11.1.1.2, 12.1.2, 13.1.1.2, 14.2.1*, as applicable, have not been documented within the precedingrequired multi-year interval, each instance shall be deemed a deficiency.


This proposal provides a clear means to handle long term ITM requirements that might otherwise go unnoticed and/or uncorrected due to changes in building owners or contractors.

The PI was resolved with the statement that "Failure to conduct activities does not meet the definition of deficiency" which is untrue according to its published definition as per 3.3.7* and specifically with regard to a noncritical deficiency as per 3.3.7.2.

3.3.7* Deficiency. For the purposes of inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, a condition that will or HAS THE POTENTIAL to adversely impact the performance of a system or portion thereof but does not rise to the level of an impairment.....3.3.7.2 Noncritical Deficiency. A deficiency that does not have a material effect on the ability of the fire protection system or unit to function in a fire event, but CORRECTION IS NEEDED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STANDARD or for the proper inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system or unit.



Public Comment No. 125-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after A.4.3.3]

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Public Input No. 180-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 4.3.5]


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4.3.5

Subsequent records shall be retained for a period of 1 year of 3 years after the next inspection, test, ormaintenance of that type required by the standard.


Per International Fire Code 2012 edition section 901.6.2 Records - states that all records shall be maintained on the premisis for a period not less than 3 years. creating a conflict with this code section.

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4.6.1

All components and systems shall be tested to verify that they function as intended. When automatedtesting in accordance with 4.6.6 is being utlizsed periodic manual testing of the system shall be required inorder to confirm the results of automated testing.


Sometimes the action of a specific device is not specific to just that device but is instead a reaction of that device caused by the action of a different device or system. When the action of multiple devices interact to cause a specific reaction it is important that a methodology continue exist to confirm that the interaction of the different devices results in the desired outcome.

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New Section 6.6.6.3.1

When automated inspection and/or testing procedures are used, the manual (non-automated) inspection ortest frequency shall not exceed 3 years.


Until data exists to support fully automated inspections or tests, there needs to be requirement for an occasional “manual” verification. This "1 out of 3" proposal is consistent with other requirements in the standard.

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4.6.6.3

Automated testing equipment shall should produce the same action required by this standard to test adevice.


Sometimes the desired action of a specific device is not specific to just that device but instead a reaction of that device caused by the action of a different device or system. By changing SHALL to SHOULD we accommodate automated testing equipment designed to confirm the operational integrity of that specific automated testing device remote from the system. As an example a test button on a device which results in the sounding of an alarm may only confirm that the buzzer is operational.

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4.6.6.6

Automated test devices and equipment shall be listed for the purpose and designed so that failure of thetesting equipment shall not impair the operation of the system unless indicated by a supervisory signal inaccordance with NFPA 72 .

4.6.6.6.1

Failure of a component or system to pass an automated test, or failure of automated inspection and testingequipment, shall result in an audible supervisory signal in accordance with NFPA 72.


There are no requirements to maintain the automated equipment itself in this proposal. A failure of a piece of automated test equipment should not be permitted to impair the system. However any failure of the test equipment itself should initiate a supervisory signal to alert someone of a problem. As currently written, a piece of test equipment which fails, but doesn't necessarily result in a system impairment, can go unnoticed and unreported.

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4.6.6.6

Automated test devices and equipment shall should be listed for the purpose and designed so thatfailure of the testing equipment shall not impair the operation of the system unless indicated by asupervisory signal in accordance with NFPA 72 .

4.6.6.6.1

Failure of a component or system to pass an automated test shall result in an audible supervisory signal inaccordance with NFPA 72.


This might be problematic since the listing agencies maybe unaware of advances in the industry and their requisite protocols or standards may not exist to evaluate these advances.

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Public Comment No. 75-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 4.6.6.6.1 ]

4.6.6.6.1

Failure of a component or system to pass an automated test shall result in an audible supervisory signal inaccordance with NFPA 72. The failure of an automated test shall require a visual inspection and manualtesting of the component or system to confirm the component or systems operational integrity.


By performing a visual inspection and manually testing the system you would confirm if the fault lies with the automated testing device. At which point repairs can be made to the automated testing device. The automated testing device should be retested to manufacture's specifications to confirm its operation.

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Public Comment No. 57-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 4.9 ]

4.10 Specialized sprinklers

4.10.1 Extended Coverage Sprinkler. A type of spray sprinkler with maximum coverage areas as specifiedin Sections 8.8 and 8.9 of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

4.10.2 Quick-Response Extended Coverage Sprinkler. A type of quick-response sprinkler that has athermal element with an RTI of 50 (meter-seconds)1/2 or less and complies with the extended protectionareas defined in Chapter 8 of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

4.10.3 Special Sprinkler. A sprinkler that has been tested and listed as prescribed in 8.4.8 of NFPA13,Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

4.10.4 Standard Spray Sprinkler. A spray sprinkler with maximum coverage areas as specified in Sections8.6 and 8.7 of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.


This public comment does not revise definitions but simply eliminates definitions that are in conflict with the manual of style (by referencing codes, standards or regulations) and recommends placing the definitions in a section of the standard (section 4.10) that is enforceable. Definitions are not enforceable in NFPA. This does not create a conflict with the NFPA Manual of Style because there is no alternate definition proposed. This eliminates a conflict with the Manual of Style.



Public Comment No. 56-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 3.3.40]

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Table 5.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, andmaintenance.

Table 5.1.1.2 Summary of Sprinkler System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

Item Frequency Reference

Inspection

Control valves Chapter 13

Fire department connections Chapter 13

Gauges (wet and deluge systems) Quarterly 5.2.4.1

Gauges (dry and preaction systems) Weekly/monthly 5.2.4.2, 5.2.4.3, 5.2.3.4

Hanger/seismic races

Hangers, braces and supports Annually 5.2.3

Heat tracingPer manufacturer’srequirements

5.2.7

Hydraulic design information sign Quarterly 5.2.6

Information signs Annually 5.2.8, 5.2.9

Internal piping condition Chapter 14

Pipe and fittings Annually 5.2.2

Sprinklers Annually 5.2.1

Sprinklers (spare) Annually 5.2.1.4

Supervisory signal devices (except valve supervisoryswitches)

Quarterly 5.2.5

System valves Chapter 13

Valve supervisory signal devices Quarterly 5.2.5

Waterflow alarm devices Quarterly 5.2.5

Test

Antifreeze solution Annually 5.3.4


Gauges 5 years 5.3.2

Main drain Chapter 13

SprinklersAt 50 years and every 10years thereafter

5.3.1.1.1,5.3.1.1.1.1,5.3.1.1.1.2


5.3.1.1.1.5

Sprinklers (dry)10 years and every 10years thereafter

5.3.1.1.1.6

Sprinklers (extra high or greater temperature soldertype)

5 years 5.3.1.1.1.4

Sprinklers (fast-response)At 20 years and every 10years thereafter

5.3.1.1.1.3

Sprinklers (harsh environments) 5 years 5.3.1.1.2


Chapter 13


Valve supervisory signal devices Chapter 13

Waterflow alarm devices (Mechanical) Quarterly 5.3.3.1


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Waterflow alarm devices (vane and pressure switchtype)

Semiannually 5.3.3.2

Maintenance

Low-point drains (dry pipe and preaction systems) Chapter 13

Sprinklers and automatic spray nozzles protectingcommercial cooking equipment and ventilation systems

Annually 5.4.1.9

Valves (all types) Chapter 13

Investigation

Obstruction Chapter 14


This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment for a revision to the terminology used in Section 5.2.3. This is an editorial matter, to bring the terms in Chapter 5 into alignment with those of Chapter 10. As per First Revision No. 24, Section 10.2.4.2 now provides the inspection requirements for “hangers, braces and supports”, but currently Section 5.2.3 and Table 5.1.1.2 only address “hangers and seismic braces”. Since there are often occasions when a pipe needs to be braced, but not for seismic protection reasons, (for example, as when column sprinkler piping must be braced to position a column sprinkler a suitable distance from the web of a column), the more generic term “braces” is preferred to the more specific term “seismic braces”. Similarly, pipe stands, (such as those supporting a valve header up from the floor) should also be inspected, the same as hangers holding piping up near the ceiling structure.




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Gauges (dry and preaction systems) Weekly/monthly 5.2.4.2, 5.2.4.3, 5.2.

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4 .4

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Hydraulic design information sign Quarterly 5.2.6







Quarterly 5.2.5




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Inspection




Gauges (dry and preaction systems) Weekly/monthly 5.2.4.2, 5.2.4.3, 5.2.3.4

Hanger/seismic races Annually 5.2.3


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This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment for a revision to the inspection frequency specified in Section 5.2.6. The revisions are proposed to bring the inspection requirements for the various signs into conformance with each other. The Information Sign in 5.2.8, the General Information Sign in 5.2.9 and the new Antifreeze Information Sign in 5.2.10 all have annual inspection frequencies. These three signs are just as important as the Hydraulic Design Information Sign, so the Hydraulic sign should also have an annual inspection frequency. There is no reason for that sign to be singled out for quarterly inspections.




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5.1.6 Automatic Detection Equipment. Automatic detection equipment shall be inspected, tested, andmaintained in accordance with NFPA 72, to ensure that the detectors are in place, securely fastened, andprotected from corrosion, weather, and mechanical damage and that the communication wiring, controlpanels, or pneumatic tubing system is functional.


Since the automatic detection equipment is an integral part of any preaction or deluge sprinkler system, this text, copied from Section 11.2.2 should also be included in Chapter 5.

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5.2.1.1.1*

Any sprinkler that shows signs of any of the following shall be replaced:

(1) Leakage

(2) Corrosion detrimental to sprinkler performance Corrosion

(3) Physical damage

(4) Loss of fluid in the glass bulb heat-responsive element

(5) Loading detrimental to sprinkler performance Loading

(6) Paint other than that applied by the sprinkler manufacturer


This comment is to remove the language "detrimental to sprinkler performance" from section 8.2.1.1.1 (2) Corrosion and (3) Loading. This language is unenforceable and will lead to different interpretations between the AHJ and the personnel performing the inspection. It is not reasonable to expect the inspector to make a judgment of the level of corrosion or loading that may or may not have a detrimental effect on the operation of that sprinkler. The degree of loading and/or corrosion that will impair the operation of a sprinkler can only be determined through laboratory testing and is not a determination that can be made with a visual inspection in the field.

The annex note (A.5.2.1.1.1) does indicate that the criteria for loading and corrosion that is not detrimental to sprinkler performance can only be determined if a representative sample of the suspect sprinklers are tested in a laboratory. As this guidance is in the annex it is not a requirement of the standard and this concept is not enforceable.

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Public Input No. 212-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. A.5.2.1.1.2(2)]

Public Input No. 215-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.2.1.1.2]


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5.2.1.1.3 *

Where replacing residential sprinklers manufactured prior to 2003 that are no longer available from the

manufacturer and are installed using a design density less than 0 .05 gpm/ft 2 (204 mm/min), a residentialsprinkler with an equivalent K-factor (± 5 percent) shall be permitted to be used provided the currentlylisted coverage area for the replacement sprinkler is not exceeded.


Having specific requirements for replacing a certain type of sprinkler is not consistent with the intent of the standard. Stating the specific correction action for a single issue will start the standard down the path of including specific requirements for the repair or corrective actions of all components. For sprinklers alone it could include items such as the same RTI, Temperature Rating, Orifice Size, etc. The specific requirements for correction actions or repairs is within the scope and purpose of the referenced installation standards and not NFPA 25.

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5.2.1.1.6

Escutcheons and coverplates for recessed, flush, and concealed sprinklers shall be replaced with theirlisted escutcheon or coverplate if found missing during the inspection.


See statement for PC 165.

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5.2.1.1.7

Where the listed the escutcheon or coverplate is missing and is no longer commercially available, thesprinkler shall be replaced.


The use of the term 'listed" is not needed. See statement for PC 165

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5.2.1.4.1 In the event that the annual inspection of the supply of spare sprinklers reveals one ormore sprinklers that are part of a recall program, the property owner or designated representativeshall be notified in writing.

5.2.1.4.1.2 If the notification specified in 5.2.1.4.1 is submitted, the property owner or designatedrepresentative shall take measures to ensure that either the recalled sprinklers are not installed inthe building or, if installed, that they are replaced along with the recalled sprinklers in the sparesprinkler cabinet.


During the Public Input stage, the TC stated that identifying recalled equipment is outside the scope of inspection, testing and maintenance requirements in NFPA 25 and that it is actually part of a design evaluation. However, the TC did not take this stance during the Input stage of the last revision cycle but took a very similar proposal and broadened it from its original intent to address just the spare sprinkler box to addressing all sprinklers in a building. The TC accepted its revised input but the expansive re-write was ultimately defeated during the Comment stage. PI 136 seeks to re-introduce a similar version of that sensible proposal as it was originally written by limiting such identification of recalled heads to the spare sprinkler box, which is at eye level and is supposed to be representative of the sprinklers in the building. Verifying sprinkler head makes and models in the spare sprinkler cabinet is an easy process as is verifying whether any heads in the eye-level, easy-to-reach cabinet are part of a recall program or not. So this does not put an onerous burden on the technician, as would've been the case had the committee's re-write during the last cycle been accepted.

With regard to the TC's statement that identifying recalled heads is a design evaluation issue and not an ITM issue, I respectfully submit that this is an incorrect conclusion. Firstly, A.4.1.5, which is currently the only mention of recalled equipment in NFPA 25, is linked, not to the design evaluation section in Chapter 4, but to the ITM Corrections and Repairs section of Chapter 4. Secondly, none of the items listed in Design Evaluation sections 4.1.6.2 and 4.1.7 as well as the sample form in Annex E, address anything remotely related to recalled sprinkler heads or any recalled equipment for that matter. True, sections 4.1.6.2 and 4.1.7 are not limited to what is mentioned therein but the fact that there is no mention in either of those sections or in the sample form leads one to conclude correctly that identifying recalled equipment is, in fact, associated with ITM-related corrections and repairs.

If the TC concludes that identifying recalled heads or equipment is part of a design evaluation only, it is arguable then that such equipment might never be identified during the normal course of inspection, testing, and maintenance as a trigger for the design evaluation to take place. Furthermore, given the aforementioned absence of any mention of recalled equipment with regard to design evaluations, one could conceivably overlook such an identification in the event that a design evaluation actually takes place. That presents a serious problem for building owners and one that service providers can easily help to alleviate as they work well within the confines of ITM activities per NFPA 25 to identify if there are any recalled heads in the spare sprinkler cabinet. PI 136 is a reasonable addition to the standard. It is in line with ITM corrections and repairs. Recalls are currently linked with the ITM-related Corrections and Repairs section in Chapter 4. At the end of the last cycle, when a subsequent NITMAM was submitted to restore the TC's revised input, the NITMAM's opponents raised the liability issue inherent with the broad scope of the TC's re-write as the main basis for their opposition, not a supposed conflict between ITM scope and design evaluations. The TC's current summation on this issue is neither consistent with its own previous stance during the last revision cycle nor can it be substantiated in the standard itself. As such, I re-submit this once again for the committee's review and acceptance as an SR.

Currently, NFPA 1 and the IFC both mandate the identification and replacement of any and all recalled equipment. It is likely that NFPA 72 will be following suit in the 2016 edition of that Code as well. PI 136 stops short of applying a similar identification and replacement of all equipment and limits such activity to sprinkler heads only and then only sprinkler heads as identified in the cabinet, not the building. Again, this is reasonable. The TC would do well to keep in step with other industry-leading codes and standards and include in the body of NFPA 25 enforceable language regarding recalls, language which also takes into account the liability concerns of service providers.



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Public Comment No. 7-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after A.5.2.1.3]

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5.2.3 * Hangers, Braces and Seismic Braces Supports .

Sprinkler pipe hangers, braces and seismic braces shall supports shall be inspected annually from thefloor level.

5.2.3.1

Hangers, braces and seismic braces shall supports shall not be damaged, loose, or unattached.

5.2.3.2

Hangers, braces and seismic braces that supports that are damaged, loose, or unattached shall bereplaced or refastened.

5.2.3.3 *

Hangers, braces and seismic braces installed supports installed in concealed spaces such as abovesuspended ceilings shall not require inspection.

5.2.3.4

Hangers, braces and seismic bracing installed supports installed in areas that are inaccessible for safetyconsiderations due to process operations shall be inspected during each scheduled shutdown.


This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment for a revision to a subject heading in the Inspection portion of Table 5.1.1.2.This is an editorial matter, to bring the terms in Chapter 5 into alignment with those of Chapter 10. As per First Revision No. 24, Section 10.2.4.2 now provides the inspection requirements for “hangers, braces and supports”, but currently Section 5.2.3 and Table 5.1.1.2 only address “hangers and seismic braces”. Since there are often occasions when a pipe needs to be braced, but not for seismic protection reasons, (for example, as when column sprinkler piping must be braced to position a column sprinkler a suitable distance from the web of a column), the more generic term “braces” is preferred to the more specific term “seismic braces”. Similarly, pipe stands, (such as those supporting a valve header up from the floor) should also be inspected, the same as hangers holding piping up near the ceiling structure.



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5.2.4 Gauges.

5.2.4.1 *

Gauges on wet pipe and deluge sprinkler systems and gauges on the water supply side of dry andpreaction systems shall be inspected quarterly to verify that the gauge is operable and not physicallydamaged and that normal water supply pressure is being maintained.

5.2.4.2

Gauges on Air pressure gauges on dry and preaction systems shall be inspected weekly to ensure thatto verify that the gauge is operable and not physically damaged and that normal air or nitrogen and waterpressures are being maintained.

5.2.4.3

Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location, gauges shall be inspectedpermitted to be inspected quarterly.

5.2.4.4 *

For dry pipe or preaction systems protecting freezers with two air pressure gauges on the air line(s)between the compressor and the dry pipe or preaction valve, the air pressure gauge near the compressorshall be compared weekly to the pressure gauge above the dry pipe or preaction valve.

5.2.4.4.1

When the gauge near the compressor is reading higher than the gauge near the dry pipe or preactionvalve, the air line in service shall be taken out of service, and the alternate air line shall be opened toequalize the pressure.

5.2.4.4.2

The air line taken out of service shall be internally inspected, shall have all ice blockage removed, and shallbe reassembled for use as a future alternate air line.


The revision to 5.2.4.1 is offered because as per the Committee Statement for FR No. 7, the water pressure monitoring on a dry or preaction system should be to the same criteria as that for wet pipe or deluge systems. Therefore the water pressure gauges should also be allowed to be inspected on a quarterly basis. However, as it is currently written, even if the air pressure gauges are monitored, dry and preaction water pressure gauges would still remain on a weekly inspection frequency.The revision to 5.2.4.2 is suggested, to bring the inspection requirements for air gauges into closer alignment with those for water gauges.The revisions for 5.2.4.3 and for 5.3.4.4.1 are mainly editorial, to provide better clarity.




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5.2.6 * Hydraulic Design Information Sign.

The hydraulic design information sign shall be inspected quarterly inspected annually to verify that it isprovided, attached securely to the sprinkler riser, and is legible.

5.2.6.1

A hydraulic design information sign that is missing or illegible shall be replaced.

5.2.6.2

A pipe schedule system shall have a hydraulic design information sign that reads “Pipe Schedule System.”


This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment for a revision to the inspection frequency listed in Table 5.1.1.2. The revisions are proposed to bring the inspection requirements for the various signs into conformance with each other. The Information Sign in 5.2.8, the General Information Sign in 5.2.9 and the new Antifreeze Information Sign in 5.2.10 all have annual inspection frequencies. These three signs are just as important as the Hydraulic Design Information Sign, so the Hydraulic sign should also have an annual inspection frequency. There is no reason for that sign to be singled out for quarterly inspections.




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5.4.2.4

Compressors used in conjunction with dry pipe sprinkler systems shall be inspected, tested, andmaintained in accordance with Chapter 13 and the manufacturer’s instructions.


Air compressor ITM requirements are found in Chapter 13. This section is not needed.

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6.3.1.6.2

Pressure gauges shall be provided for the test and shall be maintained in accordance with 5 8 .3.3. 2. 2 .


Section 5.3.2 just contains direction for sprinkler system gauges, whereas Section 8.3.3.2.2 was added by FR No. 86 to provide calibration requirements for conducting annual fire pump tests. The accuracy for the measuring devices used in the 5 year waterflow test should be comparable to that for a fire pump flow test and not just equivalent to the minimum level accepted on a sprinkler system gauge. Additionally, the use of flow meters is becoming more prevalent in waterflow testing, and 8.3.3.2.2 also speaks to the accuracy requirements for those devices, whereas Section 5.3.2 only addresses pressure gauges.

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7.1.1.2


Table 7.1.1.2 Summary of Private Fire Service Main Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance


Inspection

Hose houses Quarterly 7.2.2.7

Hydrants (dry barrel and wall) Annually and after each operation 7.2.2.4

Monitor nozzles Semiannually 7.2.2.6

Hydrants (wet barrel) Annually and after each operation 7.2.2.5

Mainline strainers Annually and after each significant flow 7.2.2.3

Piping (exposed) Annually 7.2.2.1

Piping (underground) See 7.2.2.2 7.2.2.2

Test

Monitor nozzles Flow, annually (range and operation) 7.3.3

Hydrants Flow, annually 7.3.2

Piping (exposed and underground) (flow test) 5 years 7.3.1

Valve status test

13.3.1.2.1

Chapter 13

Maintenance

Mainline strainers Annually and after each operation 7.2.2.3

Hose houses Annually 7.2.2.7

Hydrants Annually 7.4.2

Monitor nozzles Annually 7.4.3


First Revision No. 62 was instituted to, among other items, change from referencing a specific section, when sending the user outside of Chapter 5, to simply reference the Chapter number and to create consistency throughout the tables. To achieve this consistency, Table 7.1.1.2 should be modified in the same manner.

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7.2.2.3.3

Where any deficiency is noted, the appropriate corrective action shall be taken.


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7.2.2.4 Dry Barrel and Wall Hydrants.

Dry barrel and wall hydrants shall be inspected annually and after each operationfor the followingconditions:

(1) Inaccessibility

(2) Presence of water or ice in the barrel (could indicate a faulty drain, a leaky hydrant valve, or highgroundwater table)

(3) Improper drainage from barrel

(4) Leaks in outlets or at top of hydrant

(5) Cracks in hydrant barrel

(6) Tightness of outlet caps

(7) Worn outlet threads

(8) Worn hydrant operating nut

(9) Availability of operating wrench

(10) Exterior corrosion

7.2.2.4.1



The Committee Statement for PI No. 29 and for FR No. 29 acknowledged that hydrants that are subject to rust/corrosion should be treated for such conditions, but the actual text to inspect for corrosion was inadvertently not entered into FR No. 29. This oversight needs to be corrected.

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7.2.2.5 Wet Barrel Hydrants.

Wet barrel hydrants shall be inspected annually and after each operationfor the following conditions:

(1) Inaccessibility

(2) Leaks in outlets or at top of hydrant

(3) Cracks in hydrant barrel

(4) Tightness of outlet caps

(5) Worn outlet threads

(6) Worn hydrant operating nut

(7) Availability of operating wrench

(8) Exterior corrosion

7.2.2.5.1



The Committee Statement for PI No. 30 and for FR No. 30 acknowledged that hydrants that are subject to rust/corrosion should be treated for such conditions, but the actual text to inspect for corrosion was inadvertently not entered into FR No. 30. This oversight needs to be corrected.

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7.3.1 * Underground and Exposed Piping Flow Tests.

Underground and exposed piping serving hydrants shall be flow tested at minimum 5-year intervals.

7.3.1.1

Any flow test results that indicate deterioration of available waterflow and pressure shall be investigated tothe complete satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction to ensure that the required flow and pressureare available for fire protection.

7.3.1.2

Where underground piping supplies individual fire sprinkler, standpipe, water spray, or foam-water sprinklersystems and there are no means to conduct full flow tests, tests generating the maximum available flowsshall be permitted.


The submitter’s comments were valid and the Committee Statement did not bear on the issue that was forwarded. As the standard current reads, since Section 7.3.1 only applies to piping that serves hydrants. There is no requirement to flow any other systems such as those that only serve individual sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, etc. Therefore there actually is no provision to take a user to Section 7.3.1.2. To correct the problem the text “serving hydrants” should be deleted from 7.3.1, so that it section would then apply to all private fire service mains.

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The minimum frequency of inspection, testing, and maintenance shall be in accordance with themanufacturer’s recommendations andTable 8.1.1.2.

Table 8.1.1.2 Summary of Fire Pump Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance


Inspection

Pump house/room Weekly 8.2.2(1)

Pump Weekly 8.2.2(2)

Electric pump system Weekly 8.2.2(3)

Diesel pump system Weekly 8.2.2(4)

Steam pump system Weekly 8.2.2(5)

Suction screens Annually 8.3.3.7

Alignment

End play

Tighten electrical connections

Grease pump and motor bearings andcoupling

Check for corrosion on (PCB's)

Check for cracked cable and wireinsulation

Check for leaks in plumbing parts

Extracted from NFPA 20-201312.4.1.4 (10)


Check fuel tank

Vents and overflow piping

Hoses and connections for cracks andleaks

Crankcase breather

Exhaust system

Batteries

Control and power wiring

Change oil

Change filters

Check anodes

Water filter

Check pressure gauges

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

8.3.6.4

8.3.6.5

8.3.6.6

8.3.6.7

8.3.6.8

8.3.6.9

8.3.6.10

8.3.6.11

8.3.6.12

8.3.6.13

8.3.6.14

8.3.6.15

8.3.6.16

8.3.6.17

8.3.6.18

8.3.6.19

8.3.6.20

8.3.6.21

8.3.6.22

8.3.6.23

8.3.6.24

Test

Pump operation (no flow) 8.3.1

Diesel engine–driven fire pump Weekly 8.3.1.1

Electric motor–driven fire pump Weekly/monthly 8.3.1.2

Pump performance (flow) Annually 8.3.3

Main relief valve Annually 8.3.3.3

Fire pump alarm signals Annually 8.3.3.5 10

Diesel fuel testing Annually 8.3.4


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Power transfer switch Annually 8.3.3.4

Maintenance

Coupling Per manufacturer 8.5

Controller Per manufacturer 8.5

Electric motor and power system Per manufacturer 8.5

Diesel engine system Per manufacturer 8.5


To align NFPA 25 to NFPA 20

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Inspection







Alignment Annually 8.3.6.4

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Fire pump alarm signals Annually 8.3.3.5



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Inspection







Alignment

End play

Tighten electrical connections

Grease pump and motor bearings andcoupling

Check for corrosion on (PCB's)

Check for cracked cable and wireinsulation

Check for leaks in plumbing parts



Check fuel tank

Vents and overflow piping

Hoses and connections for cracks andleaks

Crankcase breather

Exhaust system

Batteries

Control and power wiring

Change oil

Change filters

Check anodes

Water filter

Check pressure gauges

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Auunally

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

Annually

8.3.6.4

8.3.6.5

8.3.6.6

8.3.6.7

8.3.6.8

8.3.6.9

8.3.6.10

8.3.6.11

8.3.6.12

8.3.6.13

8.3.6.14

8.3.6.15

8.3.6.16

8.3.6.17

8.3.6.18

8.3.6.19

8.3.6.20

8.3.6.21

8.3.6.22

8.3.6.23

8.3.6.24

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The pertinent visual observations specified in the following checklists shall be performed weekly:

(1) Pump house conditions are determined as follows:

(2) Heat is adequate, not less than 40°F (4°C) for pump room with electric motor or diesel engine–driven pumps with engine heaters.

(3) Heat is adequate, not less than 70°F (21°C) for pump room with diesel engine–driven pumpswithout engine heaters.

(4) Ventilating louvers are free to operate

(5) Extract 4 . 12.5 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Artifical light shall be provided in a pump room orpump house)vided in accordance

(6) Extract 4.12.5 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Emergency lighting shall be provided in accordancewith NFPA 101, Life Safety code.) "Note Emergency lights shall not be converted to an enginestarting battery"

(7) Extract 4.12.7.1 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Floors shall be pitched for adequate drainage ofescaping water away from critical equipment such as the pump driver, controller, and so forth.)

(8) Extract 4.12.7.2 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (The pump room or pump house shall be providedwith a floor drain that will discharge to a frost-free location.)

(9) Extract 4.12.8 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Couplings and flexible connecting shafts shall beinstalled with a coupling guard in accordance with section 8 of ANSI B15.1. Safety standard formechanical power transmission apparatus.)

(10) Pump system conditions are determined as follows:

(11) Pump suction and discharge and bypass valves are fully open.

(12) Piping is free of leaks.

(13) Suction line pressure gauge reading is within acceptable range.

(14) System line pressure gauge reading is within acceptable range.

(15) Suction reservoir has the required water level.

(16) Wet pit suction screens are unobstructed and in place.

(17) Waterflow test valves are in the closed position and the hose connection valve is closed &line to test valves is free of water .

(18) Electrical system conditions are determined as follows:

(19) Controller pilot light (power on) is illuminated.

(20) Transfer switch normal pilot light is illuminated.

(21) Isolating switch is closed — standby (emergency) source.

(22) Reverse phase alarm pilot light is off, or normal phase rotation pilot light is on.

(23) Oil level in vertical motor sight glass is within acceptable range.

(24) Power to pressure maintenance (jockey) pump is provided.

(25) Diesel engine system conditions are determined as follows:

(26) Fuel tank is at least two-thirds full.

(27) Controller selector switch is in auto position.

(28) Batteries’ (2) voltage readings are within acceptable range.

(29) Batteries’ (2) charging current readings are within acceptable range.

(30) Batteries’ (2) pilot lights are on or battery failure (2) pilot lights are off.

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(32) Engine running time meter is reading.

(33) Oil level in right angle gear drive is within acceptable range.

(34) Crankcase oil level is within acceptable range.

(35) Cooling water level is within acceptable range.

(36) Electrolyte level in batteries is within acceptable range.

(37) Battery terminals are free from corrosion.

(38) Water-jacket heater is operating.

(39)


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The pertinent visual observations specified in the following checklists shall be performed weekly:

(1) Pump house conditions are determined as follows:

(2) Heat is adequate, not less than 40°F (4°C) for pump room with electric motor or diesel engine–driven pumps with engine heaters.

(3) Heat is adequate, not less than 70°F (21°C) for pump room with diesel engine–driven pumpswithout engine heaters.

(4) Ventilating louvers are free to operate.

(5) Extract 4.12.5 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Artifical light shall be provided in a pump room orpump house.

(6) Extract 4.12.5 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Emergency lights shall not be connected to anengine starting battery).

(7) Extract 4.12.7.1 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Floors shall be pitched for adequate drainage ofescaping water away from critical equipment such as the pump, driver, controller, and so forth).

(8) Extract 4.12.7.2 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (The pump room or pump house shall be providedwith a floor drain that will discharge to a frost-free location).

(9) Extract 4.12.8 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Couplings and flexible connecting shafts shall beinstalled with a couping guard in accordance with Section 8 of ANSI B15.1, Safety Standard forMechanical Power Transmission Apparatus).

(10) Pump system conditions are determined as follows:

(11) Pump suction and discharge and bypass valves are fully open.

(12) Piping is free of leaks.

(13) Suction line pressure gauge reading is within acceptable range.

(14) System line pressure gauge reading is within acceptable range.

(15) Suction reservoir has the required water level.

(16) Wet pit suction screens are unobstructed and in place.

(17) Waterflow test valves are in the closed position and the hose connection valve is closed & lineto test valves is free of water .

(18) Electrical system conditions are determined as follows:

(19) Controller pilot light (power on) is illuminated.

(20) Transfer switch normal pilot light is illuminated.

(21) Isolating switch is closed — standby (emergency) source.

(22) Reverse phase alarm pilot light is off, or normal phase rotation pilot light is on.

(23) Oil level in vertical motor sight glass is within acceptable range.

(24) Power to pressure maintenance (jockey) pump is provided.

(25) Diesel engine system conditions are determined as follows:

(26) Fuel tank is at least two-thirds full.

(27) Controller selector switch is in auto position.

(28) Batteries’ (2) voltage readings are within acceptable range.

(29) Batteries’ (2) charging current readings are within acceptable range.

(30) Batteries’ (2) pilot lights are on or battery failure (2) pilot lights are off.

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(32) Engine running time meter is reading.

(33) Oil level in right angle gear drive is within acceptable range.

(34) Crankcase oil level is within acceptable range.

(35) Cooling water level is within acceptable range.

(36) Electrolyte level in batteries is within acceptable range.

(37) Battery terminals are free from corrosion.

(38) Water-jacket heater is operating.

(39)


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Public Comment No. 118-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 8.3.1.2 [Excluding any

Sub-Sections] ]

A no-flow test shall be conducted for electric motor–driven fire pumps without recirculating water back tothe pump suction on a test frequency in accordance with 8.3.1.2.1, 8.3.1.2.2, 8.3.1.2.3, or 8.3.1.2.4.


The language "without recirculating water back to the pump suction" was removed for diesel engine-driven pumps during the first draft. I believe it was the intent of the committee to also delete this language for electric motor-driven pumps.

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First Revision No. 85-NFPA 25-2014 [Sections 8.3.1.1, 8.3.1.2]

Public Input No. 178-NFPA 25-2014 [Sections 8.3.1.1, 8.3.1.2]

Public Input No. 205-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.3.1.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]

Public Input No. 206-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.3.1.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]


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Public Comment No. 121-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 8.3.3.2.2.2 ]

8.3.3.2.2.2

Gauges, transducers, and other devices, with the exception of flow meters, used for measurement duringthe test shall be calibrated a minimum of annually to an accuracy level of ±1 percent.


Standard industry practice is to have gauges, transducers and other devices calibrated to +-3 percent. A +-1 percent accuracy is problematic to maintain and serves no practical benefit.

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Public Comment No. 117-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 8.3.3.6 [Excluding any

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The annual test shall be conducted as follows:

(1) The arrangement described in 8.3.3.6.1 or 8.3.3.6.2 shall be used at a minimum of every third year.

(2) When a fire pump has multiple water supplies, each supply shall be tested independently at aminimum frequency of every third year.

(3)


This item was included in a large FR with no clear substantiation for this particular requirement. The related PI and substantiation only addresses the specific situation where redundant, independent water supplies are specifically required by building codes. The proposed language would require each water supply to be tested independently regardless of any intent at the time of the system's design for each supply to support the fire pump independently.

As noted by Terry Victor in the ballot:

"This is one of those cases where there should have been multiple first draft changes recorded rather than to lump all of these changes together. One sentence in particular was added that has huge implications and should have been separated out from the rest of the changes: '8.3.3.6(2) When a fire pump has multiple water supplies, each supply shall be tested independently at a minimum frequency of every third year.' This is an unreasonable and unnecessary new requirement. In most situations there are multiple water supplies because they're needed to meet the system demand. It's very probable that when a single supply is tested the pump won't pass. In addition, there isn't as established baseline for these multiple tests since NFPA 20 doesn't require testing of each single water supply....This needs to be fixed in the second draft."

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8.3.6.5

With pump operating check the shaft movement or endplay.

8.3.6.6

Tighten electrical connections as necessary

8.3.6.7

Grease pump and motor bearings and coupling as required

8.3.6.8

Check for any corrosion on printed circuit boards (PCBs)

8.3.6.9

Check for any cracked cable/wire insulation

8.3.6.10

Check for any leaks in plumbing parts - inside and outside of electrical panels

8.3.6.11

Fuel tank, float switch, supervisory signal for interstitial space for liquid intrusion

8.3.6.12

Check supervisory signal for high cooling water temperature

8.3.6.13

Check for water and foreign materials in fuel tank

8.3.6.14

Check fuel tank vents and overflow piping for any obstructions

8.3.6.15

Check all flexible hoses and connections for cracks and leaks

8.3.6.16

Check engine crankcase breather

8.3.6.17

Check exhaust system and drain condensate traps, and silencer. And measure back pressure on engineturbo

8.3.6.18

a. Check batteries specific gravity and state of charge and charger rates.

b. Clean terminals of any corrosion

c. Make sure cranking voltage exceeds 9 volts on a 12 volt system or 18 volts on a 24 volt system

d. Use only distilled water in batteries

8.3.6.19

Tighten all control and power wiring connections

8.3.6.20

Change lubricating oil in engine every 50 hours of operation or annually (Previously carried in NFPA 20various editions in paragraph form)

8.3.6.21

Change lubricating oil filter every 50 hours or operation or annually (Previously carried in NFPA 20 variouseditions in paragraph form)


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8.3.6.22

Check condition of sacrificial anode and replace as necessary

8.3.6.23

Replace circulating water filter annually

8.3.6.24

Inspect accuracy of pressure gauges and sensors (replace or recalibrate when 5% out of calibration)

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8.3.6.5

With pump operating check the shaft movement or endplay.

8.3.6.6

Tighten electrical connections as necessary.

8.3.6.7

Grease pump and motor bearings and coupling as required.

8.3.6.8

Check for any corrosion on printed circuit boards (PCB's).

8.3.6.9

Check for any cracked cable / wire insulation

8.3.6.10

Check for any leaks in plumbing parts - inside and outside of electrical panels.

8.3.6.11

Fuel tank, float switch, supervisory signal for interstitial space for liquid intrusion.

8.3.6.12

Check supervisory signal for high cooling water temperature.

8.3.6.13

Check for water and foreign materials in fuel tank.

8.3.6.14

Check fuel tank vents and overflow piping for any obstructions.

8.3.6.15

Check all flexible hoses and connections for cracks and leaks.

8.3.6.16

Check engine crankcase breather.

8.3.6.17

Check exhaust system and drain condensate traps, and silencer. And measure back pressure on engineturbo.

8.3.6.18

a. Check batteries specific gravity and state of charge and charger rates.

b. Clean terminals of an corrosion.

c. Make sure cranking voltage exceeds 9 volts in a 12 volt system or 18 volts in a 24 volt system.

d. Use only distilled water in batteries.

8.3.6.19

Tighten all control and power wiring connections

8.3.6.20

Change lubricating oil in engine every 50 hours of operation or annually (Previously carried in NFPA 20various editions in paragraph form).

8.3.6.21

Change lubricating oil filter every 50 hours of operation or annually (Previously carried in NFPA 20 variouseditions in paragraph form).


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8.3.6.22

Check condition of sacrificial anode and replace as necessary.

8.3.6.23

Replace circulating water filter annually.

8.3.6.24

Inspect accuracy of pressure gauges and sensors (replace or recalibrate when 5% out of calibration).

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File Name Description Approved

CATERPILLAR_3408C_AND_3412C.pdfThis is a manufacturers' instruction book.

Caterpillar_3208_3306_3406_3408_and_3412.pdfThis is a manufacturers' instruction book.


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Table 9.1.1.2 Summary of Water Storage Tank Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance


Inspection

Water temperature — low temperature alarms connected to constantly attendedlocation

Monthly 9.2.4.2

Water temperature — low temperature alarms not connected to constantlyattended location

Weekly 9.2.4.3

Heating system — tanks with supervised low temperature alarms connected toconstantly attended location

Weekly* 9.2.3.1

Heating system — tanks without supervised low temperature alarms connectedto constantly attended location

Daily* 9.2.3.2

Control valves

Table 13.1.1.2

Chapter13

Water level — tanks equipped with supervised water level alarms connected toconstantly attended location

Quarterly 9.2.1.1

Water level — tanks without supervised water level alarms connected to constantlyattended location

Monthly 9.2.1.2

Air pressure — tanks that have their air pressure source supervised Quarterly 9.2.2.1

Air pressure — tanks without their air pressure source supervised Monthly 9.2.2.2

Tank — exterior Quarterly 9.2.5.1

Support structure Quarterly 9.2.5.1

Catwalks and ladders Quarterly 9.2.5.1

Surrounding area Quarterly 9.2.5.2

Hoops and grillage Annually 9.2.5.4

Painted/coated surfaces Annually 9.2.5.5

Expansion joints Annually 9.2.5.3

Interior — steel tanks without corrosion protection 3 years 9.2.6.1.1

Interior — all other tanks 5 years 9.2.6.1.2

Temperature alarms — connected to constantly attended location Monthly* 9.2.4.2

Temperature alarms — not connected to constantly attended location Weekly* 9.2.4.3

Check valves

Table 13.1.1.2

Chapter 13

Test

Tank heating system Prior to heating season 9.3.2

Low water temperature alarms Monthly* 9.3.3

High temperature limit switches Monthly* 9.3.4

Water level alarms Semiannually 9.3.5

Level indicators 5 years 9.3.1

Pressure gauges 5 years 9.3.6

Valve status test

13.3.1.2.2.1

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Water level — 9.4.2

Control valves —

Table 13.1.1.2

Chapter 13

Embankment-supported coated fabric (ESCF) — 9.4.6

Check valves — Chapter 13

.4.2.2

*Cold weather/heating season only.



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Table 10.1.1.2 Summary of Water Spray Fixed System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance


Inspection

Backflow preventer Chapter 13

Check valves Chapter 13

Control valves Weekly (sealed) Chapter 13

Control valves Monthly (locked, supervised) Chapter 13

Deluge valve 10.2.2, Chapter 13

Detection systems NFPA 72

Detector check valves Chapter 13

Drainage Quarterly 10.2.8

Electric motor 10.2.9, Chapter 8

Engine drive 10.2.9, Chapter 8

Fire pump 10.2.9, Chapter 8

Fittings Annually 10.2.4, 10.2.4.1

Fittings (rubber-gasketed)Annually and after each systemactivation

10.2.4.1, A.10.2.4.1

Gravity tanks 10.2.10, Chapter 9

Hangers , braces andsupports

Annually and after each systemactivation

10.2.4.2

Heat (deluge valve house) Daily/weekly 10.2.1.5, Chapter 13

NozzlesAnnually and after each systemactivation

10.2.1.1, 10.2.1.2, 10.2.1.6, 10.2.5.1,10.2.5.2

PipeAnnually and after each systemactivation

10.2.1.1, 10.2.1.2, 10.2.4, 10.2.4.1

Pressure tank 10.2.10, Chapter 9

Steam driver 10.2.9, Chapter 8

Strainers Manufacturer's instruction 10.2.7

Suction tanks 10.2.10, Chapter 9

Water supply piping 10.2.6.1, 10.2.6.2

UHSWSS — detectors Monthly 10.4.2

UHSWSS — controllers Each shift 10.4.3

UHSWSS — valves Each shift 10.4.4

Operational Test



Control valves Annually 13.3.3.1



Detector check valve Chapter 13






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Main drain test Annually 13.3.3.4

Manual release Annually 10.2.1.3, 10.3.6

Nozzles Annually 10.2.1.3, 10.2.1.6, Section 10.3

Pressure tank Section 10.2, Chapter 9


Strainers Annually 10.2.1.3, 10.2.1.7, 10.2.7


Waterflow alarm Quarterly Chapter 5

Water spray system test Annually Section 10.3, Chapter 13

Water supply flow test 7.3.1

UHSWSS Annually Section 10.4

Valve status test 13.3.1.2.1

Maintenance



Control valves Annually 10.2.1.4, Chapter 13



Detector check valve Chapter 13





Pressure tank 10.2.6, Chapter 9


Strainers Annually 10.2.1.4, 10.2.1.6, 10.2.7

Strainers (baskets/screen) 5 years 10.2.1.4, 10.2.1.7, A.10.2.7


Water spray system Annually 10.2.1.4, Chapter 13


Editorial, to bring the heading in Table 10.1.1.2 into conformance with the new text of the referenced Section 10.2.4.2 to say "Hangers, braces and supports", instead of just "Hangers".

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Table 11.1.1.2 Summary of Foam-Water Sprinkler System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

System/Component Frequency Reference

Inspection

Discharge device location (sprinkler) Annually 11.2.5

Discharge device location (spray nozzle) Monthly 11.2.5

Discharge device position (sprinkler) Annually 11.2.5

Discharge device position (spray nozzle) Monthly 11.2.5

Foam concentrate strainer(s) Quarterly 11.2.7.2

Gauges

Drainage in system areaQuarterly

Chapter 13

11.2.8

Proportioning system(s) — all Monthly 11.2.9

Pipe corrosion Annually 11.2.3

Pipe damage Annually 11.2.3

Fittings corrosion Annually 11.2.3

Fittings damage Annually 11.2.3

Hangers/supports Annually 11.2.4

Waterflow devices Chapter 13 Chapter 13

Water supply tank(s) Chapter 9

Fire pump(s) Chapter 8

Water supply piping 11.2.6.1

Control valve(s) Weekly/monthly Chapter 13

Deluge/preaction valve(s) 11.2.1, Chapter 13

Detection system See NFPA 72 11.2.2

Test

Discharge device location Annually 11.3.2.6

Discharge device position Annually 11.3.2.6

Discharge device obstruction Annually 11.3.2.6

Foam concentrate strainer(s) Annually 11.2.7.2

Proportioning system(s) — all Annually 11.2.9

Complete foam-water sprinkler system(s)

Multiple Systems Annually 11.3.3

Foam-water solution Annually 11.3.5

Manual actuation device(s) Annually 11.3.4

Backflow preventer(s) Annually Chapter 13

Fire pump(s) See Chapter 8 —

Waterflow devices See Chapter 13 Chapter 13

Water supply piping Annually Chapter 10

Control valve(s) See Chapter 13 Chapter 13

Strainer(s) — mainline See Chapter 10 11.2.7.1

Deluge/preaction valve(s) See Chapter 13 11.2.1


Backflow preventer(s) See Chapter 13 —

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Maintenance

Foam concentrate pump operation Monthly 11.4.6.1, 11.4.7.1

Foam concentrate strainer(s) Quarterly Section 11.4

Foam concentrate samples Annually 11.2.10

Proportioning system(s) standard pressure type

Ball drip (automatic type) drain valves 5 years 11.4.3.1

Foam concentrate tank — drain and flush 10 years 11.4.3.2

Corrosion and hydrostatic test 10 years 11.4.3.3

Bladder tank type

Sight glass 10 years 11.4.4.1

Foam concentrate tank — hydrostatic test 10 years 11.4.4.2

Line type

Foam concentrate tank — corrosion and pickup pipes 10 years 11.4.5.1


Standard balanced pressure type

Foam concentrate pump(s) 5 years (see Note) 11.4.6.2

Balancing valve diaphragm 5 years 11.4.6.3

Foam concentrate tank 10 years 11.4.6.4

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Pressure vacuum vents 5 years 11.4.8



Water supply Annually 11.2.6.1


Detector check valve(s) See Chapter 13 —

Check valve(s) See Chapter 13 —

Control valve(s) See Chapter 13 —

Deluge/preaction valves See Chapter 13 11.2.1

Strainer(s) — mainline See Chapter 10 —


Note: Also refer to manufacturer’s instructions and frequency. Maintenance intervals other than preventivemaintenance are not provided, as they depend on the results of the visual inspections and operationaltests. For foam-water sprinkler systems in aircraft hangars, refer to the inspection, test, and maintenancerequirements of NFPA 409, Table 11.1.1.


Public Input No. 119 requested these revisions, but First Revision No. 13 did not speak to those issues, for some reason the Committee Statement only spoke about requirements for waterflow switches.The addition of a new row for Gauges is suggested because, as with all water-based systems, gauges should be inspected regularly, but at present Table 11.1.1.2 does not reflect this.The change to the row to revise the term “Complete foam-water sprinkler systems” to “Multiple systems” is for co-ordination with the referenced requirement of Section 11.3.3, which is entitled “Multiple Systems” and concerns simultaneous testing of the maximum number of systems expected to operate.


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This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment for a revision to the terminology used in Section 11.2.4. This is an editorial matter, to bring the terms in Chapter 11 into alignment with those of Chapter 10. As per First Revision No. 24, Section 10.2.4.2 now provides the inspection requirements for “hangers, braces and supports”, but currently Section 11.2.4 addresses “hangers, seismic braces and supports” while Table 11.1.1.2 still calls up “Hangers/supports”. Since there are often occasions when a pipe needs to be braced, but not for seismic protection reasons, (for example, as when column sprinkler piping must be braced to position a column sprinkler a suitable distance from the web of a column), the more generic term “braces” is preferred to the more specific term “seismic braces”. Similarly, pipe stands, (such as those supporting a valve header up from the floor) should also be


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PI No. 110 and PI No. 111 were submitted to bring the requirements for Mainline Strainers into Chapter 11 rather than maintain the reference back to Chapter 10. This comment is intended to complete that process. Additionally, it is appropriate to remove the row from the Testing portion of the table and re-insert it into the Inspections portion, because the requirements do not actually contain any test criteria. Instead the instructions are to just inspect for damage and corrosion.


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11.2.4 Hangers, Seismic Braces Braces , and Supports.

Hangers, seismic braces braces , and supports shall be inspected for the following and repaired orreplaced as necessary:

(1) Condition (e.g., missing or damaged paint or coating, rust, and corrosion)

(2) Secure attachment to structural supports and piping

(3) Damaged or missing hangers, seismic braces braces , and supports


This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment for a revision to a subject heading in the Inspection portion of Table 11.1.1.2. This is an editorial comment, to bring the terminology in Chapter 11 into alignment with that of Chapter 10. As per First Revision No. 24, Section 10.2.4.2 now provides the inspection requirements for “hangers, braces and supports”, but currently Section 11.2.4 addresses “hangers, seismic braces and supports” while Table 11.1.1.2 still calls up “Hangers/supports”. Since there are often occasions when a pipe needs to be braced, but not for seismic protection reasons, (for example, as when an alarm test pipe or a trip test connection is brought down from a high branch line to an accessible location nearer the floor level), the more generic term “braces” is preferred to the more specific term “seismic braces”.




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11.2.10 Foam Concentrate Samples.

Samples shall be submitted to the manufacturer or qualified laboratory for testing in accordance with themanufacturer’s recommended sampling procedures.


This provides clarification on where the samples should be sent and allows for use of an independent testing laboratory and is in agreement with NFPA 11 2010 edition section 12.6.2. There needs to be agreement between NFPA 11 and NFPA 25.

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11.3.5.4

Concentration shall be within 10 percent of the acceptance test results but in no case more than 10 percentbelow minimum design standards The concentration shall have one of the following proportions:

1) Not less than the rated concentration

2) Not more than 30 percent above the rated concentration (whichever is less) .


Often times the acceptance test data is not available to the individual performing the proportioning test. Also, foam is not tested by UL or FM below the rated concentration so a decrease of 10 percent below the rated concentration should not be acceptable. NFPA 11, 2010 edition section 11.6.4 uses this criteria for acceptance testing so it should also be acceptable for maintenance testing. This also gives very clear requirements and sufficient leeway. For example, a 3% foam could proportion between 3.0 and 3.9 percent both during the acceptance testing and subsequent testing. There needs to be agreement between NFPA 11 and NFPA 25.

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12.1.1.3 Automatic Detection Equipment. Automatic detection equipment shall be inspected, tested, andmaintained in accordance with NFPA 72, to ensure that the detectors are in place, securly fastened, andprotected from corrosion, weather, and mechanical damage and that thecommunication wiring, controlpanels, or pneumatic tubing system is functional.


Since the automatic detection equipment is an integral part of any water mist system, this text, copied from Section 11.2.2, should also be included in Chapter 12.

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Table 13.1.1.2 Summary of Valves, Valve Components, and Trim Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance


Inspection

Control Valves

Sealed Weekly 13.3.2.1

Locked or electrically supervised Monthly 13.3.2.1.1

Valve Supervisory Signal Initiating Device Quarterly 13.3.2.1.2

Alarm Valves

Exterior Monthly 13.4.1.1

Interior 5 years 13.4.1.2

Strainers, filters, orifices 5 years 13.4.1.2

Check Valves


Preaction/Deluge Valves

Enclosure (during cold weather) Daily/weekly 13.4.3.1

Exterior Monthly 13.4.3.1.6

Interior Annually/5 years 13.4.3.1.7

Strainers, filters, orifices 5 years 13.4.3.1.8

Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices

Gauges Weekly/monthly 13.4.4.1.2.4, 13.4.4.1.2.5

Enclosure (during cold weather) Daily/weekly 13.4.4.1.1


Interior Annually 13.4.4.1.5


Pressure-Reducing and Relief Valves

Sprinkler systems Quarterly 13.5.1.1

Hose connections Annually 13.5.2.1

Hose racks Annually 13.5.3.1

Fire pumps

Casing relief valves Weekly 13.5.7.1, 13.5.7.1.1

Pressure-relief valves Weekly 13.5.7.2, 13.5.7.2.1

Backflow Prevention Assemblies

Reduced pressure Weekly/monthly 13.6.1

Reduced-pressure detectors Weekly/monthly 13.6.1

Fire Department Connections Quarterly 13.7.1

Testing

Main Drains Annually/quarterly 13.2.5

Gauges 5 years 13.2.7.2

Waterflow Alarms Quarterly/semiannually 13.2.6

Control Valves

Position Annually 13.3.3.1

Operation Annually 13.3.3.1

Supervisory Annually 13.3.3.5


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Priming water Quarterly 13.4.3.2.1

Low air pressure alarms Quarterly/annually 13.4.3.2.13, 13.4.3.2.14

Full flow Annually 13.4.3.2.2

Air leakage 3 years 13.4.3.2.6




Low air pressure alarm Quarterly 13.4.4.2.6

Quick-opening devices Quarterly 13.4.4.2.4

Trip test Annually 13.4.4.2.2

Full flow trip test 3 years 13.4.4.2.2.2


Sprinkler systems 5 years 13.5.1.2

Circulation relief Annually 13.5.7.1.2

Pressure relief valves Annually 13.5.7.2.2

Hose connections 5 years 13.5.2.2

Hose racks 5 years 13.5.3.2


Valve Status

Annually

After control valve is reopened

13.6.2

13.3.3.4

Maintenance

Control Valves Annually 13.3.4

Preaction/Deluge Valves Annually 13.4.3.3.2

Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Annually 13.4.4.3


This Comment is offered in conjunction with related comments concerning Valve Status Testing, to delete Sections 13.3.1.2.1 and A.13.3.1.2.1 and to add the text of A.13.3.1.2.1 to become A.13.3.3.4. With this, a row concerned with Valve Status Testing needs to be added to Table 13.1.1.2, because other chapters in NFPA 25 direct the user to Chapter 13, and Table 13.1.1.2.is meant to be used to list to where to find the various Chapter 13 requirements.




Public Comment No. 129-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.3.1.2.1]

Public Comment No. 131-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. A.13.3.1.2.1]

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Inspection

Control Valves




Alarm Valves




Check Valves








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Fire pumps



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Backflow Prevention AssembliesQuarterly 13.6.1




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Hose valves


Annually

Annually

13.6.2

13.6.2

Maintenance




Hose valves

Annually

Annually

13.4.4.3

13.6.3


This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment concerning Hose Valve ITM.

Upon review of the new Table 6.1.1.2 as per FR No. 27 it was observed that for ITM of Hose Valves the user is referenced to Table 13.1.1.2. However study of the new Table 13.1.1.2 per FR No. 37 revealed that there is no Hose Valve direction offered by that Table.

Further investigation revealed that the only ITM for Hose Valves in Chapter 13 is in 13.5.6, which is part of Section 13.5 for the ITM of Pressure-Reducing Valves and Relief Valves.

Looking back to the ROP for the revision cycle leading to NFPA 25-2002, the Committee Action on Proposal 25-38 was to add new requirements for Hose Valves, but for some reason the text was placed in the middle of the requirements for pressure reducing valves and relief valves. This appears to have been just a numbering / editorial error, but it has persisted through the 2002, 2008, 2011 and 2014 cycles. This error should be corrected now, for the next edition.




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Inspection

Control Valves



Valve Supervisory Signal Initiating Device


Quarterly

Quarterly

13.3.2.1.2

13.2.7.1

Alarm Valves




Check Valves








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Valve supervisory switches


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Annually

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Backflow Prevention Assemblies Annually 13.6.2

Maintenance



Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Annually 13.4.4.3


This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comments concerning Hose Valve ITM.

Upon review of the new Table 6.1.1.2 as per FR No. 27 it was observed that for ITM of Hose Valves the user is referenced to Table 13.1.1.2. However study of the new Table 13.1.1.2 per FR No. 37 revealed that there is no Hose Valve direction offered by that Table.






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Public Comment No. 106-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after 13.2.7]


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Inspection

Control Valves




Alarm Valves




Check Valves


Preaction

/Deluge

Valves




Strainers, filters, orifices

Deluge valves

Enclosure (during cold weather

Exterior

Interior

Strainers/filters/orifices

5 years

Daily/weekly

Monthly

Annually/5 years

5 years

13.4.3.1.8

13.4.4.1

13.4.4.1.5

13.4.4.1.6

13.4.4.1.7


Gauges Weekly/monthly 13.4.

4

5 .1.2.4, 13.4.

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5 .1.2.5

Enclosure (during cold weather) Daily/weekly 13.4.

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5 .1.1

Exterior Monthly 13.4.

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5 .1.4

Interior Annually 13.4.

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Fire pumps







Testing




Control Valves




Preaction

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Valves


Low air pressure alarms Quarterly/annually 13.4.3.2.

13, 13

10

Trip Test Annually/3 years 13 .4.3.2.

14 Full flow Annually

2, 13.4.3.2.

2

3

Air leakage

Deluge Valves

Trip test

3 years

Annually/3 years13.4.3.2.

6

5

13.4.4.2.3


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5 .2.6

Quick-opening devices Quarterly 13.4.

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5 .2.4

Trip test Annually 13.4.

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5 .2.2

Full flow trip test 3 years 13.4.

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Backflow Prevention Assemblies Annually 13.6.2

Maintenance


Preaction

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Deluge Valves

Annually

Annually13.4.3.3

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13.4.4.3

Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Annually 13.4.

4

5 .3


When the requirements for the ITM for preaction valves and deluge valves was split into two sections, the references in Table 13.1.1.2 were not renumbered in a corresponding fashion. This Comment is offered towards correcting that omission.




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13.2.6.3

Testing waterflow alarm devices on wet pipe systems shall be accomplished by opening the inspector's testvalve, or other Listed and Approved method .


With the movement towards water conservation to combat droughts, concerns over the discharge of sprinkler water being treated as a pollution hazard and the realization that the introduction of fresh water and oxygen into fire sprinkler systems contributes to corrosion of the systems; alternative means of testing waterflow switches have been developed that do not introduce new or discharge existing water. If these alternative methods of testing are Listed, they should be allowed to be used if found acceptable to local AHJ’s.As indicated in the Purpose of this standard as described in Section 1.2.1, this is a minimum means of testing. This would allow an AHJ determine whether or not to Approve the use of an alternative means of testing a waterflow switch and how often that alternative method could be used. For instance, an actual flow test could be required annually but the alternative method could be required quarterly.

The Application section of this standard; 1.3 states that it is not the intent of this standard to limit or restrict the use of other IT&M programs that provide an equivalent level of system integrity and performance. This section also requires AHJ Approval for such alternative methods.The purpose of the waterflow test is to verify the operation of the alarm attachment not to verify that water will flow through the entire system. This is explained in the annex of NFPA 13, A.8.17.4.2. Other tests in NFPA 25 such as the main drain tests are much more suitable to confirm the proper water supply is available.Relying on a waterflow test through an ITV to verify water will flow through the system or even to prove that water supply valves are open is a false sense of security. A vane type waterflow switch is required to detect flow at 10 gpm. That is all the waterflow test through an ITV proves is that 10 gpm is flowing to that point, nothing more. For comparison, the alarm bypass valve is allowed to be used to test the pressure type waterflow switch on dry, pre-action, or wet systems with alarm check valves. This test only proves that 6 psi is available at the alarm port of the Dry, preaction or alarm check valve, nothing more. The alarm pressure switch is required to operate at 6 psi.

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13.2.7 Supervisory Signal Devices (except valve supervisory switches).

13.2.7.1 Supervisory signal devices shall be inspected quarterly to verify that they are free ofphysical damage.

13.2.7.2 Supervisory signal devices shall be tested annually in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions.


This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment to add rows concerning the ITM for Supervisory signal devices (except valve supervisory switches) to Table 13.1.1.2.

Table 5.1.1.2 (and others) direct the user to Chapter 13 for the ITM of Supervisory Signal Devices (except valve supervisory switches), but the only comparable requirements in Chapter 13 are specific to just low pressure switch testing for dry and preaction systems. There are no general requirements pertaining to other supervisory devices (ie. wet pipe system low or high pressure switches, etc.). Therefore the proposed new text should be added in following Section 13.2.6, Alarm Devices as a new Section 13.2.7.

The existing 13.2.7 and 13.2.8 should be renumbered accordingly.

With this, the title of Section 13.3.3.5 also needs editorial revision, to be specific to valve supervisory devices, which are the subject of that section.




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As a component common across all systems, references to gauges belong in chapter 13. This will aid in the application and use of the standard.

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13.3.1.2.1 *

When the valve is returned to service, a valve status test (either main or sectional drain, as appropriate)shall be conducted to determine that the valve is not closed.


This Comment is offered in conjunction with related comments concerned Section 13.3.3.4 and with adding a new row to Table 13.1.1.2, to address Valve Status Testing.The text of 13.3.1.2.1 in the general portion of Section 13.3 is redundant to the provision of 13.3.3.4 in the Testing portion, so it should be deleted. With that the corresponding Annex text A.13.3.1.2.1 needs to be deleted, but to save the guidance it offers, its text should be copied to become A.13.3.3.4 as reference information to supplement Section 13.3.3.4.






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If there is no data to support keeping these inspections at a monthly frequency, they should be made quarterly for consistency with other inspections and tests. The frequencies in the standard are minimum and can certainly be exceeded when specific circumstances warrant. This change will aid in the improved application and compliance with the standard.

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13.3.3.4 *

A valve status test shall be conducted any time the control valve is closed and reopened at system riser.


This Comment is offered in conjunction with related comments concerned with deletion of 13.3.1.2.1 and with adding a new row to Table 13.1.1.2, to address Valve Status Testing.The text of 13.3.1.2.1 in the general portion of Section 13.3 is redundant to the provision of 13.3.3.4 in the Testing portion, so it should be deleted. With that the corresponding Annex text A.13.3.1.2.1 needs to be deleted, but to save the guidance it offers, its text should be copied to become A.13.3.3.4 as reference information to supplement Section 13.3.3.4. Consequently, an asterisk ( * ) needs to be added beside Section No. 13.3.3.4.






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13.3.3.5 * Valve Supervisory Switches.

13.3.3.5.1

Valve supervisory switches shall be tested annually.

13.3.3.5.2

A distinctive signal shall indicate movement from the valve’s normal position during either the first tworevolutions of a hand wheel or when the stem of the valve has moved one-fifth of the distance from itsnormal position.

13.3.3.5.3

The signal shall not be restored at any valve position except the normal position.


This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment to add rows concerning the ITM for Supervisory signal devices (except valve supervisory switches) to Table 13.1.1.2.

Table 5.1.1.2 (and others) direct the user to Chapter 13 for the ITM of Supervisory Signal Devices (except valve supervisory switches), but the only comparable requirements in Chapter 13 are specific to just low pressure switch testing for dry and preaction systems. There are no general requirements pertaining to other supervisory devices (ie. wet pipe system low or high pressure switches, etc.). Therefore the proposed new text should be added in following Section 13.2.6, Alarm Devices as a new Section 13.2.7.

The existing 13.2.7 and 13.2.8 should be renumbered accordingly.

With this, the title of Section 13.3.3.5 also needs editorial revision, to be specific to valve supervisory devices, which are the subject of that section.




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13.3.3.5 * Supervisory Switches.

13.3.3.5.1

Valve supervisory switches monitored by a supervisng station service shall be inspected and tested inaccordance with the requirements of NFPA 72. All others shall be tested annually.

13.3.3.5.2

A distinctive signal shall indicate movement from the valve’s normal position during either the first tworevolutions of a hand wheel or when the stem of the valve has moved one-fifth of the distance from itsnormal position.

13.3.3.5.3

The signal shall not be restored at any valve position except the normal position.



NFPA_13_Supervision.docx NFPA 13 requirements for valve supervision


From time to time NFPA 25 conflicts with other NFPA standards in cases where the Committee elects to adopt the testing frequency and methods of other NFPA Codes and Standards. NFPA 25 should correctly reference the other code and standard rather than restating requirements found in other codes. This would reduce confusion for users of this code and at the enforcement level. It is also unrealistic that for supervisory switches, the additional test requirements of NFPA 72 (circuit testing, reporting, etc) can be met by the sprinkler contractor . Supervisory switches not continuously monitored by a supervising station should likely be inspected and tested more often than annually. The change requested should actually be a global change that applies to every NFPA 25 chapter that addresses supervisory switches.

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8.16.1.1.2* Supervision.

8.16.1.1.2.1 Valves on connections to water supplies, sectional control and isolation valves, and other valves in supply pipes sprinklers and other fixed water-based fire suppression systems shall be supervised by one of the following methods: (1) Central station, proprietary, or remote station signaling service (2) Local signaling service that will cause the sounding of an audible signal at a constantly attended point (3) Valves locked in the correct position (4) Valves located within fenced enclosures under the control of the owner, sealed in the open position, and inspected weekly as part of an approved procedure

A.8.16.1.1.2 (1) Central Station Supervisory Service. Central station supervisory service systems involve complete, constant, and automatic supervision of valves by electrically operated devices and circuits continually under test and operating through an approved outside central station, in compliance with NFPA 72. It is understood that only such portions of NFPA 72 that relate to valve supervision should apply. (2) Proprietary Supervisory Service Systems. Proprietary supervisory service systems include systems where the operation of a valve produces some form of signal and record at a common point by electrically operated devices and circuits continually under test and operating through a central supervising station at the property protected, all in compliance with the standards for the installation, maintenance, and use of local protective, auxiliary protective, remote station protective, and proprietary signaling systems. It is understood that only portions of the standards that relate to valve supervision should apply.





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13.4.1.1*

Alarm valves and system riser check valves shall be externally inspected monthly quarterly and shall verifythe following:

(1) The gauges indicate normal supply water pressure is being maintained.

(2) The valve is free of physical damage.

(3) All valves are in the appropriate open or closed position.

(4) The retarding chamber or alarm drains are not leaking.


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13.4.3.1.5

The gauge monitoring the detection system pressure, if provided, shall be tested be inspected monthly toverify that it indicates that normal pressure is being maintained.


The required action is to look at a pressure gauge to see if the correct air pressure is being registered. This is just an inspection, not a test.

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13.4.3.2.7 Return to Service.

After the full flow test the annual trip test , the preaction system shall be returned to service in accordancewith the manufacturer’s instructions.


A full flow test is only required every three years. For the intervening two years, “dry trip” testing is allowed with the control valve only partially open.

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13.4.3.2.9 *

Records indicating the date the preaction or deluge valve was last tripped and the tripping time, as well asthe individual and organization conducting the test, shall be maintained at a location or in a manner readilyavailable for review by the authority having jurisdiction.


Since Section 13.4.3 addresses just preaction valves, the reference to deluge valves should be deleted, as not applicable to the subject matter.

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13.4.4.1.4

The gauge monitoring the detection system pressure, if provided, shall be tested beinspected monthly toverify that it indicates that normal pressure is being maintained.


The required action is to look at a pressure gauge to see if the correct air pressure is being registered. This is just an inspection, not a test.

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13.4.4.2 * Testing.

13.4.4.2.2.1 *

Full flow

13.4.4.2.1 *

The priming water level in supervised deluge systems shall be tested quarterly for compliance with themanufacturer’s instructions.

13.4.4.2.2 *

Each deluge valve shall be trip tested annually at full flow in warm weather and in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions.

Deluge valve flow tests shall incorporate full functionality of the system as a unit, including automatic andmanual activation.

13.4.4.2. 2.2

2

Protection shall be provided for any devices or equipment subject to damage by system discharge during

tests

flow tests .

13.4.4.2. 2.3

3* Except as provided by 13.4.4.2.3.1 and 13.4.4.2.3.2 each Each deluge valve shall be trip tested annuallyat full flow in warm weather and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

13.4.4.2.3.1

Where the nature of the protected property is such that water cannot be discharged for test purposes, thetrip an annual trip test shall be permitted to be conducted in a manner that does not necessitatedischarge in the protected area.

13.4.4.2. 3. 2 .4

Where the nature of the protected property is such that water cannot be discharged unless protectedequipment is shut down (e.g., energized electrical equipment), a full flow system test shall be conducted atthe next scheduled shutdown.

13.4.4.2. 2 3 . 5 3

The full flow test frequency shall For full flow tests in accordance with 13.4.4.2.3.2 the test frequency shallnot exceed 3 years.

13.4.4.2. 2.6 4

The water During the annual full flow test the water discharge patterns from all of the open spray nozzlesor sprinklers shall be observed to ensure that patterns are not impeded by plugged nozzles, that nozzlesare correctly positioned, and that obstructions do not prevent discharge patterns from wetting surfaces tobe protected.

(A) 13.4.4.2.4.1

Where the nature of the protected property is such that water cannot be discharged, the nozzles or opensprinklers shall be inspected for correct orientation and the system tested with air to ensure that thenozzles are not obstructed.

(B)

Where obstructions occur, the piping and sprinklers or nozzles shall be cleaned and the system retested.


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13.4.4.2.4.2 Where the nature of the protected property is such that water cannot be discharged unlessprotected equipment is shut down (e.g., energized electrical equipment), all open spray nozzles orsprinklers shall be inspected in accordance with 13.4.4.2.

3

Except for deluge systems covered by 4 during the full flow system test conducted at the next scheduledshutdown.

13.4.4.2.

5, every 3 years the deluge valve shall be trip tested with the control valve fully open

4.3

Where misalignment or obstructions occur, the piping and sprinklers or nozzles shall be adjusted and/orcleaned, to correct the condition and the system shall be retested .

13.4.4.2. 4 * 5

During those years when full flow testing Full flow deluge valve tests in accordance with 13.4.4.2.3 is notrequired, the deluge valve shall be trip tested with the control valve partially and 13.4.4.2.3.2 shallbe conducted with the deluge system control valve fully open.

13.4.4.2. 5 6*

Deluge valves protecting freezers shall be trip tested in a manner that does not introduce moisture into thepiping in the freezer. valve trip tests in accordance with 13.4.4.2.

6

Deluge systems shall be tested once every 3 years for air leakage, using one of the following testmethods:

(1) Perform a pressure test at 40 psi (3.2 bar) for 2 hours. The system shall be permitted to lose up to 3psi (0.2 bar) during the duration of the test. Air leaks shall be addressed if the system loses morethan 3 psi (0.2 bar) during this test.

(2) With the system at normal system pressure, shut off the air source (compressor or shop air) for 4hours. If the low air pressure alarm goes off within this period, the air leaks shall be addressed.

.1 shall be permitted to be conducted with the deluge system control valve partially open.

13.4.4.2.7 Deluge System Pressure Readings.

13.4.4.2.7.1

Pressure readings shall be recorded at the hydraulically most remote nozzle or sprinkler.

13.4.4.2.7.2

A second pressure reading shall be recorded at the deluge valve.

13.4.4.2.7.3

These readings shall be compared to the hydraulic design pressures to ensure the original system designrequirements are met by the water supply.

13.4.4.2.7.4

Where the hydraulically most remote nozzle or sprinkler is inaccessible, nozzles or sprinklers in other thanfoam-water sprinkler systems shall be permitted to be inspected visually without taking a pressure readingon the most remote nozzle or sprinkler.

13.4.4.2.7.5

Where the reading taken at the riser indicates that the water supply has deteriorated, a gauge shall beplaced on the hydraulically most remote nozzle or sprinkler and the results compared with the requireddesign pressure.

13.4.4.2.8 Multiple Systems.

The maximum number of systems expected to operate in case of fire shall be tested simultaneously toinspect the adequacy of the water supply.

13.4.4.2.9 Manual Operation.

Manual actuation devices shall be operated annually.


After the full flow test, the system shall be returned to service in accordance with the manufacturer’sinstructions.


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13.4.4.2.11

Grease or other sealing materials shall not be applied to the seating surfaces of deluge valves.

13.4.4.2.12 *

Records indicating the date the deluge valve was last tripped and the tripping time, as well as the individualand organization conducting the test, shall be maintained at a location or in a manner readily available forreview by the authority having jurisdiction.

13.4.4.2.13

Low air pressure alarms, if provided, shall be tested quarterly in accordance with the manufacturer’sinstructions.

13.4.4.2.14

Low temperature alarms, if installed in valve enclosures, shall be tested annually at the beginning of theheating season.

13.4.4.2.15

Automatic air pressure maintenance devices, if provided, shall be tested yearly at the time of the annualdeluge valve trip test, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.


When the requirements for preaction valves and deluge valves were split into two sections, there were a number of items related to the deluge valve trip testing that needed correction or clarification. Specifically, the revisions are offered for the following reasons:

• The requirement to test the priming water was deleted because deluge valves do not require priming. It is only necessary for the air supervision of some preaction systems, to ensure the air does not escape the system.• The requirements for full functionality and protection of equipment were moved to the beginning of the section since that information needs to be factored in as a prerequisite for any deluge valve testing.• The section renumbering was necessary to demonstrate the hierarchy of the testing requirements. As currently written in the First Revision, the requirement for an annual full flow test and the allowance for a 3 year frequency are presented on the same numbering tier/level, so it is not entirely clear which is the primary requirement and which would be used as an exception to the base rule.• Similarly, the section renumbering was needed to demonstrate the hierarchy for the requirements for the inspection of the nozzles during the flow testing.• The text concerning air testing for nozzle obstructions was deleted because such tests are of no value. There is no way to determine where/if there are any obstructions via such a test, if a nozzle is obstructed or a branch line is blocked on a deluge system, the air will just discharge through the other open nozzles. • First Revision requirement 3.4.4.2.5 relative to protecting freezers was deleted, since that subject is not applicable to deluge systems. That text is only applicable to preaction systems.• First Revision requirement 13.4.4.2.6 was deleted, because deluge systems cannot be supervised with air. That text is only applicable to preaction systems.

Additionally, with the renumbering that is offered in this Comment, the corresponding Annex sections require renumbering in the same fashion.





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After the full flow test the annual trip test , the system shall be returned to service in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions.


A full flow test is not necessarily required every year. When the nature of the protected property is such that water cannot be discharged unless protected equipment is shut down, a full flow test is only required during the next scheduled shutdown with a frequency not to exceed three years. For the intervening two years, “dry trip” testing is allowed, with the control valve only partially open.

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Public Comment No. 120-NFPA 25-2015 [ Sections 13.4.4.2.13, 13.4.4.2.14, 13.4.4.2.15 ]

Sections 13.4.4.2.13, 13.4.4.2.14, 13.4.4.2.15

13.4.4.2.13

Low air pressure alarms supervisory devices , if provided on the detection system , shall be tested quarterlyin accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

13.4.4.2.14

Low temperature alarms, if installed in valve enclosures, shall be tested annually at the beginning of theheating season.

13.4.4.2.15

Automatic air pressure maintenance devices, if provided on the detection system , shall be tested yearly atthe time of the annual deluge valve trip test, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.


Deluge systems themselves cannot be supervised with air and cannot utilize air maintenance devices, so the testing of the supervisory devices and AMDs would only be applicable with those systems that utilize a dry pilot line for detection.The phrase “low pressure alarms” was revised to “low pressure supervisory devices” to align with the text used elsewhere in the standard when referring to that type of equipment.

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13.4.4.3.1

Leaks causing drops in supervisory pressure sufficient to sound warning alarms and electrical malfunctionscausing alarms to sound shall be located and repaired.


Since deluge systems are open to atmosphere and cannot retain supervisory pressure, this provision is not applicable.

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13.5.4.1

Devices shall be inspected weekly to verify that the devices are in the following condition:

(1) Downstream pressures

(2) Supply pressure is in accordance with the design criteria Normal supplypressure is maintained .

(3) Devices and associated trim components are free of physical damage and are not leaking.


An ITM inspector cannot be expected to know the design criteria to which the pressure regulating device was set for.Additionally, the various trim components such as relief valves and the pressure gauges should also be checked.

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13. 5. 6 Hose Valves.

13. 5. 6.1 Inspection.

13. 5. 6.1.1

Hose valves shall be inspected quarterly to verify that the valves are in the following condition:

(1) Hose caps are in place and not damaged.

(2) Hose threads are not damaged.

(3) Valve handles are present and not damaged.

(4) Gaskets are not damaged or showing signs of deterioration.

(5) No leaks are present.

(6) Valves are not obstructed or otherwise not capable of normal operation.

13. 5. 6.1.2

Hose valves shall be inspected to ensure that hose caps are in place and not damaged.

13. 5. 6.1.3

Hose threads shall be inspected for damage.

13. 5. 6.1.4

Valve handles shall be present and not damaged.

13. 5. 6.1.5

Gaskets shall be inspected for damage or deterioration.

13. 5. 6.1.6

Hose valves shall be inspected for leaks.

13. 5. 6.1.7

Hose valves shall be inspected to ensure no obstructions are present.

13. 5. 6.1.8

Hose valves shall be inspected to ensure that restricting devices are present.

13. 5. 6.2 Testing.

13. 5. 6.2.1 *

Class I and Class III standpipe system hose valves shall be tested annually by fully opening and closingthe valves.

13. 5. 6.2.1.1

Class I and Class III standpipe system hose valves that are difficult to operate or leak shall be repaired orreplaced.

13. 5. 6.2.2 *

Hose valves on hose stations attached to sprinkler systems and Class II standpipe systems shall be testedevery 3 years by opening and closing the valves.

13. 5. 6.2.2.1

Hose valves on hose stations attached to sprinkler systems and Class II standpipe systems that are difficultto operate or leak shall be repaired or replaced.

13. 5. 6.3 Maintenance.

Hose valves that do not operate smoothly or open fully shall be lubricated, repaired, or replaced.


This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment to add rows concerning the ITM for Hose Valves to Table 13.1.1.2.

Upon review of the new Table 6.1.1.2 as per FR No. 27 it was observed that for ITM of Hose Valves the user is referenced to Table 13.1.1.2. However study of the new Table 13.1.1.2 per FR No. 37 revealed that there is no


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Public Comment No. 67-NFPA 25-2015 [ Sections 13.6.1.1, 13.6.1.2, 13.6.1.3, 13.6.1.4 ]

Sections 13.6.1.1, 13.6.1.2, 13.6.1.3, 13.6.1.4

13 . 6.1.1

The isolation valves on double check assemblies (DCA) and double check detector assemblies (DCDA)shall be inspected weekly to ensure that the valves are in the normal open position.

13.

The isolation valves on reduced-pressure assemblies (RPA)

16. 6.1.1 .1

Valves secured with locks or electrically supervised in accordance with applicable NFPA standards shall beinspected monthly.

13.6.1.2

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Reduced-presssure assemblies and reduced-pressure detector

assemblies (RPDA) shall

assemblies shall be inspected weekly to ensure that the

valves are in the normal open position.

13.6.1.2.1

Valves secured with locks or electrically supervised in accordance with applicable NFPA standards shall beinspected monthly.

13.6.1.2.2 *

RPAs and RPDAs shall be inspected weekly to ensure that the differential-sensing valve relief port is notcontinuously discharging.

13.6.1.3 2

After any testing or repair, an inspection by the property owner or designated representative shall be madeto ensure that the system is in service and all isolation valves are in the normal open position and properlylocked or electrically supervised.

13.6.1.4 3 *

Backflow prevention assemblies shall be inspected internally every 5 years to verify that all componentsoperate correctly, move freely, and are in good condition.


These are still part of the fire protection system and the valves already must apply 13.3 so no need to repeat it. Having all control valve criteria in one location is desirable.

Terra was not be cooperative making it hard to read the change to the old 13.6.1.2.2. Needed to spell out the names since they were identified in a prior deleted sentence.

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Revised Committee Input No. 120

Revise proposed 13.7.1 to read: If approved locking caps or locking plugs are installed, interior inspectionsshall be annual.


The presence of a locking cap on the FDC reduces the need for frequent interior inspections. It doesn't protect the exterior of the connection from vehicular damage, etc.

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Public Comment No. 127-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.8 ]

13.8 Air Compressors.

13.8.1

Air compressors dedicated to compressors serving water-based fire protection systems shall beinspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with sections 13.8.2 , 13.8.3 , and 13.8.4 .

13.8.1.1

Air compressors not dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested,

and

maintained in accordance with

the manufacturer's instructions .

13.8.2 Inspection.

13.8.2.1

Air compressors dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall be inspected monthly to verify thefollowing:

(1) Air compressor is free of physical damage.

(2) Power wiring to the air compressor is intact and free of physical damage.

(3) Piping from the air compressor to the fire protection system is intact and free of physical damage.

(4) The means of anchoring the air compressor to the structure or to the system piping is secure, tight,and free of physical damage.

(5) Air compressors requiring oil have the required amount of oil in the oil reservoir.

13.8.3 Testing.

13.8.3.1

Air compressors dedicated to compressors serving water-based fire protection systems shall be testedannually to verify the following:

(1) Air compressor operates as intended on the proper drop of air pressure in the fire protection system.

(2) Air compressor restores normal air pressure in the fire protection system in the required time frame.

(3) Air compressor does not overheat while running.

13.8.4 Maintenance.

13.8.4.1

Air compressors dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall be maintained in accordance withthe manufacturer's instructions.

13.8.4.2

Compressors requiring compressors requiring oil shall have the oil replaced on an annual basis unless themanufacturer's instructions require more frequent replacement.


All air compressors that serve water-based fire protection systems should be inspected, tested and maintained in the same manner. The requirements of 13.8.2 through 13.8.4 are just basic good practices that should be equally applicable to dedicated air compressors and to compressors that also serve other equipment.Additionally, 13.8.2 through 13.8.4 does not provide all of the ITM requirements that may be applicable to some types of compressors, such as the regenerative dryer/air compressors used with refrigerated spaces. Therefore, attention to the manufacturer’s instructions can be just as important for dedicated air compressors as they would be to the others.

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13.8 Air Compressors. 13

. 8.1

Air compressors dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested, andmaintained in accordance with sections

13.8.

2, 13.8.3 , and 13.8.4 .

13.8. 1 .1

Air compressors not dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall compressors used with dry andpreaction fire sprinkler systems or automatic dry standpipe systems shall be inspected, tested, andmaintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

13.8.2 Inspection.

13.8.2.1

Air compressors dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall be inspected monthly to verify thefollowing:

(1) Air compressor is free of physical damage.

(2) Power wiring to the air compressor is intact and free of physical damage.

(3) Piping from the air compressor to the fire protection system is intact and free of physical damage.

(4) The means of anchoring the air compressor to the structure or to the system piping is secure, tight,and free of physical damage.

(5) Air compressors requiring oil have the required amount of oil in the oil reservoir.

13.8.3 Testing.

13.8.3.1

Air compressors dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall be tested annually to verify thefollowing:

(1) Air compressor operates as intended on the proper drop of air pressure in the fire protectionsystem.

(2) Air compressor restores normal air pressure in the fire protection system in the required timeframe.

(3) Air compressor does not overheat while running.

13.8.4 Maintenance.

13.8.4.1

Air compressors dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall be maintained in accordance withthe manufacturer's instructions.

13.8.4.2

Compressors requiring oil shall have the oil replaced on an annual basis unless the manufacturer'sinstructions require more frequent replacement.


This is a requirement that goes beyond the concept of "minimum standard". We are adding one more item to an already extensive list of requirements that is rendering the standard untenable. NFPA 25 currently requires the air maintenance device to be tested annually which is sufficient and reasonable.

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14.4 Ice Obstruction.

Dry pipe or preaction sprinkler system piping that protects or passes through freezers or cold storagerooms shall passes through refrigerated spaces maintained at temperatures below 32°F (0°C) shall beinspected internally on an annual basis for ice obstructions at the point where the piping enters therefrigerated area.

14.4.1

Alternative nondestructive examinations shall be permitted.

14.4.2

All penetrations into the cold storage areas shall the refrigerated spaces shall be inspected and, if an iceobstruction is found, additional pipe shall be examined to ensure that no ice blockage exists.

14.4.3

Dry pipe or preaction sprinkler systems that operate in freezers, coolers, or any other unheated spaces,areas, or rooms where temperatures are 32°F (0°C) or below shall be inspected for iceobstruction additional ice obstructions or iice blockages exist .


The text in 14.4 was revised from “freezers and cold storage rooms” to “refrigerated spaces” (ie. maintained at temperatures below 32°F (0°C)), to align with the text of Section 7.9 of NFPA 13 to provide better clarity. Not all cold storage rooms (ie. unheated pantries and coolers, etc.) are subject to freezing. Just because a space is unheated (parking garages, attics, etc.) and temperatures can fall below 32°F should not become a trigger for ice obstruction investigations. This requirement should only be applicable to “Refrigerated Spaces”.Additionally, the First Revision text of 14.4.3 should be deleted because it is redundant to the requirement of 14.4.

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16.3.2


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Inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems in aircraft hangars shall beperformed in accordance with NFPA 11, NFPA 25, NFPA 70 , NFPA 72 , or NFPA 80 as applicable and assupplemented by with this standard as modified by the requirements itemized in Table 16.3.2. [409:11.1.1]

Table 16.3.2 Inspection and Testing of Hangar of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems in AircraftHangars [409:Table 11.1.1]

Type and Frequency of Inspections and Tests

System Components Weekly Monthly Quarterly Semi-annually

Annually Every 5Years

Sprinkler heads

Sprinklers — — — — V —

Piping — — — — V D

Pipe hangers — — — — V —

Sprinkler alarm valve — V O 1 — — —

Deluge valve — V — — O D

Pre-action system — V — — D —

Dry pipe systems — V — — D —

Shutoff valves — V — — F —

Fire pumps F 2 — — — D —

Water reservoirs — V — — — —

Hose stations — V — — — D

Strainer filter baskets — — — — V —

Foam concentrate — — — — F —

Concentrate storage tanks — V — — — —

Concentrate pumps F 2 — — — O D

Concentrate control valve (automatic) — V — — O D

Concentrate shutoff valve — V — — F —

Foam proportioning device — V — — — D

Water-powered monitor nozzle — V — — D —

Electric-powered monitor nozzle — V — — F D

Water-powered high-expansion-foam (HEF) generator — V — — D D Electric-poweredhigh-expansion-foam (HEF) generator — V — — F D

Pneumatic detector — — — F O 3 —

Electric detector — — — F O 3 — Optical detector V — — F O 3 — Control panels — V — F O — Alarmtransmission (local and remote) — F — — — —

Tamper switch (supervisory switch valve) — — F — — —

Flow indication switch — — — — O —

Low air pressure supervisory switch — — — F O —

Supervisory alarms — — — F — —

Manual actuation stations — — — F — —

Hangar floor drain system and separators —

V

— — — D Fire doors — V — — F — Gas detectors — V — F — — Ventilation system in pits, tunnels, andducts — — — F — — Grounding equipment — — — — — F


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V : Visual inspection. D: Operational test with actual discharge. O: Operational test with flow, no discharge.F: Functional test, no flow.

1 For the purposes of this test, the inspector’s flow valve is acceptable.

2 Churn test.

3 At this time it is necessary to check that the set points are the same as the origin.


Calling up requirements from other standards such as NFPA 11, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, or NFPA 80 is beyond the scope of NFPA 25, so references to them or instructions calling for compliance with their ITM requirements should not be included in Chapter 16.

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Public Comment No. 142-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after A.3.3.21.1 ]

A.3.3.22 In-Service Date

This term is not to be confused with “in service” which is used throughout the standard to address theoperating condition that a system must be left in after work is completed.


If the definition for the term "in-service date" is accepted by the committee, this provides additional information for users about the correct application.




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Public Comment No. 140-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.3.3.24 ]

A.3.3.24 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Service.

This program includes logging and retention of relevant records. Any portion or all of the inspection, testing,and maintenance can be contracted with an inspection, testing, and maintenance service. Similarly, anyportion or all of the inspection, testing, and maintenance can be performed by qualified personnelemployed by the property owner or designated representative.


Clarification is also needed to emphasize that qualified personnel employed by the owner or designated representative can undertake any or all of the needed provisions of NFPA 25 in house.

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A.4.1.5

Recalled products should be replaced or remedied. Remedies include entrance into a program forscheduled replacement. Such replacement or remedial product should be installed in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions and the appropriate NFPA installation standards. A recalled product is a productsubject to a statute or administrative regulation specifically requiring the manufacturer, importer, distributor,wholesaler, or retailer of a product, or any combination of such entities, to recall the product, or a productvoluntarily recalled by a combination of such entities.

Needed corrections and repairs should be classified as an impairment, critical deficiency, or noncriticaldeficiency according to the effect on the fire protection system and the nature of the hazard protected.

Impairments should be corrected or repaired immediately. The process of correcting or repairingan impairment should begin as soon as the impairment is discovered. Impairments are the highestpriority problem found during inspection, testing, and maintenance and should be corrected as soon aspossible.

The

If the necessary parts are on hand the correction or repair can be accomplished

in a matter of a few hours. However, in many cases it may take several days to order repair parts, havethem shipped, and schedule manpower to make the repair. The fire protection system cannot provide anadequate response to a fire, and implementation of impairment procedures outlined in Chapter 15 isrequired until the impairment is corrected.

Critical deficiencies need to be corrected in a timely fashion. The fire protection system is still capable ofperforming, but its performance can be impacted and the implementation of impairment procedures mightnot be needed. However, special consideration must be given to the hazard in the determination of theclassification. A deficiency that is critical for one hazard might be an impairment in another.

Noncritical deficiencies do not affect the performance of the fire protection system but should be correctedin a reasonable time period so that the system can be properly inspected, tested, and maintained.

Assembly occupancies, health care facilities, prisons, high-rise buildings, other occupancies where the lifesafety exposure is significant, or facilities that cannot be evacuated in a timely manner require specialconsideration. As an example, a nonfunctioning waterflow alarm might be considered a critical deficiency ina storage warehouse but an impairment in a hospital.

High hazard occupancies where early response to a fire is critical also require special consideration. Asmall number of painted sprinklers could be considered an impairment for a system protecting a highhazard occupancy but might be considered a critical deficiency in a metal workingshop. deficiencies should be corrected or repaired within 30 days. The process of correcting or repairinga critical deficiency should begin as soon as it is discovered and with a sense of urgency. If the necessaryparts are on hand the correction or repair can be accomplished in a matter of a few hours. However, inmany cases it may take several days to order repair parts, have them shipped, and schedule manpowerto make the repair. There are very few instances when a critical deficiency cannot be corrected orrepaired within 30 days. If the correction or repair can’t be accomplished within 30 days, the AHJ shouldbe notified and permission obtained for an exception to this requirement.

Non-Critical deficiencies should be corrected or repaired within 90 days. Non-critical deficiencies do nothave an effect on system performance and therefore correcting or repairing them is allowed to takelonger. If the correction or repair can’t be accomplished within 90 days, the AHJ should be notified andpermission obtained for an exception to this requirement.

Classifications of needed corrections and repairs are shown in Table A.3.3.7 .


This proposal does much more than simply address the needed issue of correction times. First, correction time information is needed and is wanted by AHJ’s trying to enforce the standard. Without it, each individual AHJ is left to determine it without any guidance from the technical committee. Nothing in this proposal requires AHJ’s to


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follow it explicitly, but it does offer consistent options. Secondly, the implication that a judgment should be made with regard to occupancy classification and level of deficiency is not consistent with the rest of the document. Even if correction times are ultimately not supported, the other proposed changes in this CI should be. This proposal will aid in the improved application and compliance with the standard.



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A.4.1.5

Recalled products should be replaced or remedied. Remedies include entrance into a program forscheduled replacement. Such replacement or remedial product should be installed in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions and the appropriate NFPA installation standards. A recalled product is aproduct subject to a statute or administrative regulation specifically requiring the manufacturer, importer,distributor, wholesaler, or retailer of a product, or any combination of such entities, to recall the product, ora product voluntarily recalled by a combination of such entities.

Needed corrections and repairs should be classified as an impairment, critical deficiency, or noncriticaldeficiency according to the effect on the fire protection system and the nature of the hazard protected.

Impairments are the highest priority problem found during inspection, testing, and maintenance and shouldbe corrected as soon as possible. The fire protection system cannot provide an adequate response to afire, and implementation of impairment procedures outlined in Chapter 15 is required until the impairment iscorrected.

Critical deficiencies need to be corrected in a timely fashion. The fire protection system is still capable ofperforming, but its performance can be impacted and the implementation of impairment procedures mightnot be needed. However, special consideration must be given to the hazard in the determination of theclassification. A deficiency that is critical for one hazard might be an impairment in another.

Noncritical deficiencies do not affect the performance of the fire protection system but should be correctedin a reasonable time period so that the system can be properly inspected, tested, and maintained.

Assembly occupancies, health care facilities, prisons, high-rise buildings, other occupancies where the lifesafety exposure is significant, or facilities that cannot be evacuated in a timely manner require specialconsideration. As an example, a nonfunctioning waterflow alarm might be considered a critical deficiency ina storage warehouse but an impairment in a hospital.

High hazard occupancies where early response to a fire is critical also require special consideration. Asmall number of painted sprinklers could be considered an impairment for a system protecting a highhazard occupancy but might be considered a critical deficiency in a metal working shop.

Classifications of needed corrections and repairs are shown in Table A.3.3.7.


This change is in correlation with PC 5. See substantiation for this change in PC 5 as well as PI 137.




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Public Comment No. 125-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after A.4.3.3 ]

A.4.3.5.1

Fire protection system inspection, testing, and maintenance is commonly carried out on an annual cycle thatis relatively effective at managing ITM requirements based on intervals of a year or less. However, due tosometimes unpredictable changes in building ownership, tenant changes, and changes in ITM contractorsover time, it is comparatively easy to unintentionally delay or omit "long-interval" ITM items that arerequired on a multi-year cycle. The longer the required maintenance interval, the greater the importance ofreviewing the available records concerning previous long-interval ITM items.

The scope of responsibility for internal ITM personnel or the scope of work for contracted ITM qualifiedprofessionals might not extend beyond annual ITM items. Even so, as part of the annual maintenancecycle, records of long-interval items should be reviewed. Any items that are due or overdue should berecorded as deficiencies until such time as the long-interval inspections, testing, or maintenance has beencarried out and documented by qualified professionals.


This proposal provides a clear means to handle long term ITM requirements that might otherwise go unnoticed and/or uncorrected due to changes in building owners or contractors.



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Parent section in standard, main language ofproposal

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A.4.6.6

Some devices, such as waterflow alarm devices, can be tested automatically. Some things to considerinclude the following:

(1) Not all tests required by NFPA 25 are suitable for automatic testing.

(2) Periodic visual inspection, including the use of video, should be performed.

(3) Periodic manual testing of the system should performed in order to confirm the results of automatictesting.


The ability of some automated testing devices maybe limited to confirming the operational characteristics of that specific device and not completely capable of confirming the operation of the system in an event.

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Public Comment No. 77-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.4.6.6.2 ]

A.4.6.6.2

Transducers, temperature sensors, actuated valves including motorized valves and solenoids areexamples of some of the equipment that could be used in an automated inspection. The items list aboveare a partial list and shall not be considered and exclusive list of methodologies.


Care should be taken to not create a list of acceptable items since it may be interpreted that those items listed are the only acceptable methods. Therefore other items or methods not included in the list would possibly be considered unacceptable.

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Public Comment No. 7-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after A.5.2.1.3 ]

A.5.2.1.4.1.2 Remedies for recalled products include entrance into a program for scheduledreplacement. Such replacement or remedial product should be installed in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions and the appropriate NFPA installation standards. A recalled product isa product subject to a statute or administrative regulation specifically requiring the manufacturer,importer, distributor, wholesaler, or retailer of a product, or any combination of such entities, torecall the product, or a product voluntarily recalled by a combination of such entities.


This is in correlation with PC 5. See substantiation for this addition in PC 5 as well as PI 138.




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Public Comment No. 59-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.5.3.1.1 ]

A.5.3.1.1

Sprinklers should be first given a visual inspection in accordance with with 5. 3 2 .1.1. 1 to 1 to determineif replacement is required. Sprinklers that have passed the visual inspection should then be laboratorytested for sensitivity and functionality. The waterway should clear when sensitivity/functionality tested at 5psi (0.4 bar) or the minimum listed operating pressure for dry sprinklers.

Thermal sensitivity should be not less than that permitted in post-corrosion testing of new sprinklers of thesame type.

Sprinklers that have been in service for a number of years should not be expected to have all of theperformance qualities of a new sprinkler. However, if there is any question about their continued satisfactoryperformance, the sprinklers should be replaced.

See Figure A.5.3.1.1.

Figure A.5.3.1.1 Sprinkler Operating Element Identification.


The text to A5.3.1.1 (FR 73) should be revised. Currently it deletes text describing what the inspectors should look for in lieu of a section reference. But the proposed text references section 5.3.1.1.1. We believe that the text should reference section 5.2.1.1.1 where the list of inspection related issues is listed.

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Submitter Full Name: Jim Muir

Organization: Building Safety Division, Clark County, WA

Affilliation: NFPA's Building Code Development Committee (BCDC)

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A.8.4.1


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For a sample pump test form see Figure A.8.4.1 .

Figure A.8.4.1 Sample Annual Centrifugal Pump Test Form


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I believe that having this form, even in the Annex, goes way beyond what is needed for an annual performance test. It implies for example, that there are greater requirements that measuring performance at no-flow, rated capacity, and 150% of rated capacity.

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Public Comment No. 131-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.13.3.1.2.1 ]

A.13.3. 1.2.1 3.4

See the Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Handbook, 2017 edition, for additional guidance relative topotential procedures for the conduct of such testing.


This Comment is offered in conjunction with related comments concerned with deletion of 13.3.1.2.1 and with adding a new row to Table 13.1.1.2, to address Valve Status Testing.The text of 13.3.1.2.1 in the general portion of Section 13.3 is redundant to the provision of 13.3.3.4 in the Testing portion, so it should be deleted. With that the corresponding Annex text A.13.3.1.2.1 needs to be deleted, but to save the guidance it offers, its text should be copied to become A.13.3.3.4 as reference information to supplement Section 13.3.3.4.






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A.13.4.4.2.1

High priming water levels can adversely affect the operation of supervisory air. Test the water level asfollows:

(1) Open the priming level test valve.

(2) If water flows, drain it.

(3) Close the valve when water stops flowing and air discharges.

(4) If air discharges when the valve is opened, the priming water level could be too low. To add primingwater, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.


In accordance with the edits and renumbering proposed by PC-112, the guidance for testing the priming water must be deleted because because deluge valves do not require priming. It is only necessary for the air supervision of some preaction systems, to ensure the air does not escape the system.




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A.13.4.4.2. 2 3

Deluge valves in areas subject to freezing should be trip tested in the spring to allow time before the onsetof cold weather for all water that has entered the system or condensation to drain to low points or back tothe valve.


In accordance with the edits and renumbering proposed by PC-112, this corresponding annex text must also be renumbered accordingly.




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Public Comment No. 115-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.13.4.4.2.2.1 ]

A.13.4.4.2. 2. 1

It is necessary that the full flow test incorporate the full functionality of the system, which would include anysolenoid valves or other actuation devices. It was a common practice in the past to test the detectionsystem or manual pull station up to the solenoid valve or actuator and to separately test the deluge valveand system after the solenoid valve or actuator. The detectors on the system can be tested separately aslong as the functional test includes activation of the actuator or solenoid when it receives an actual orsimulated signal.






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A.13.4.4.2. 4 6

See the Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Handbook, 2017 edition, for additional guidance relative topotential procedures for the conduct of such testing.






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Public Comment No. 148-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. B.4 ]


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B.4 Recommendations for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Reports.

Where

reports are generated from

the

inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements of NFPA 25, consistent information should be includedin the report. All inspection, testing, and maintenance reports developed for building owners and authoritieshaving jurisdiction where applicable should include, at a minimum, the following information:

Administrative information

(1) Name of property (If applicable)

(2) Address, including city, state and zip code

(3) Name of property owner or designated representative

(4) Job title

(5) Voice phone

(6) Fax

(7) Email address

(8) Inspection and testing organization/office locator

(9) Address, including city, state and zip code

(10) Voice phone

(11) Fax

(12) Name of lead inspector performing inspection/testing

(13) Applicable licenses and certifications

(14) Start date of inspection/testing

(15) Completion date of inspection/testing

(16) Report issuance date

Frequency of activity and summary of fire protection systems

(1) As defined in Section 3.6 , the type of each water-based fire protection system being inspected,tested, or maintained should be recorded.

(2) For each system being inspected, tested, or maintained, the frequency of inspection, testing, andmaintenance applicable for the inspection should be recorded consistent with Section 3.7 .

(3) Where a premise being inspected, tested, or maintained has more than one type or multiples of onetype of system, the number of each system inspected should also be recorded.

Notifications for testing or maintenanceIf multiple notifications are required (e.g., to the fire department,

authority having jurisdiction

, and the alarm receiving facility), each notification should be recorded.

The name of the property owner or designated representative who made the notification before testing ormaintenance, the time notification was made, and to whom the notification was made should be recorded.

The name of the property owner or designated representative who made the notification after testing ormaintenance was completed, the time notification was made, and to whom the notification was madeshould be recorded.


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Impairments and deficiencies

Forms and reports that are used for recording the activities and results of inspections, testing, andmaintenance, should contain a section that specifically identifies any deficiencies and impairments thatwere observed. It is recommended that the section be clearly marked and formatted in a way that is easyfor the property owner or the designated representative to identify each impairment and deficiency, and, ifapplicable, where the deficiencies and impairments are located. If required by the jurisdiction, impairmentsand deficiencies should be organized by classification, that is, critical, noncritical, or impairment.

Where the authority having jurisdiction Signatures section

Signature of property owner or designated representative

Signature of lead inspector

has mandated specific requirements regarding timelines for addressing deficiencies, it is helpful to includethese in the reporting format. For many deficiencies, it is beneficial to attach a photograph or digital imageof the deficiency, particularly where the property owner or the designated representative is not familiar withthe water-based fire protection system.

Where an impairment is found while performing inspection, testing, and maintenance, the property owneror designated representative should be notified in writing. (See A.15.6.2 .)

It is recommended that signatures for the lead inspector and property owner, or their designatedrepresentatives, be placed at the end of the report. Placing signatures at the end of the report indicatesthat all activities in the preceding sections of the report have been performed and their completion hasbeen verified by the property owner or designated representative.


If Public Comment 147 is accepted by the committee, this deletes the sections that moved to the body of the standard but keeps some important annex information.




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Public Comment No. 54-NFPA 25-2015 [ Chapter F ]


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Annex F Connectivity and Data Collection

This annex is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is included for informationalpurposes only.

New NFPA 25 Annex F

.1 Scope.Connectivity and Data Collection

Last Modified 4/29/2015

F.1 -- Scope

F.1.

1 1 This annex covers considerations relating to collection of

inspection, test, maintenance, andInspection, Test and Maintenance and monitoring data.

F.1.2

Potential use of accessible information includes remote supervision, remote monitoring that

mightmay include specific components for failure forecasting / component replacement, reliability analysis for

theowner,

themanufacturer, and NFPA or

asimilar group for

obtainingobtainng information only. No remote operation nor remote changing of any controller settings should bepermitted.

F.1.3

Connectivity

isIs for remote monitoring and data gathering. It does not replace any of the alarm and signalingrequirements of this or other standards.

F.1.

4 4 This annex is intended to be

complementarycomplimentary to the Annex

CD Connectivity in

NFPA 20, 2016 editionthe NFPA Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection Applications – 2016 Edition , and relies on Annex

FD for common concerns and elements.

F.1.

5 Although5 While none of the

textclauses in this Annex


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F isare enforceable, future editions of this standard

mightmay incorporate requirements for connectivity and data collection into the

mandatoryenforceable portion of

NFPA 25this standard . Public review and comment

areis encouraged.

F.2

.8 IP. Internet Protocol

(IP).See Annex C, NFPA 20, 2016 edition.– See NFPA 20 Annex D

F.

3 Possible Configurations.3 -- Possible Configurations

F.3.

1 1 Standalone Laptop Computers, I Pads, Smart Cell Phones

.

F.3.1.1 The devices could be connected to a control panel to download data, plugged into data recordingequipment, or used for manual data entry.

F.3.2

Control Panels

.

F.3.2.1

These devices could have direct access to a network

— the. The network could be local WAN or

Internetinternet .

F.3.2.

2 1 These devices could also be standalone

devices thatan require a direct connection to download data.

F.3.

2.2.1 1.2 This is almost universal in modern controllers

— manual. Manual (user) intervention is required to access (read or download)

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3 1.3 User Connection.

See Annex

C,D NFPA 20

, 2016 edition.

F.

4 4 -- Security Concerns

.: See Annex

C,D NFPA 20

, 2016 edition.

F.5

Recommended Requirements

.

F.5.1

Separate access protocols should be used for the following access levels:

F.5.1.1

Level 1 allows read-Read only access to performance information for user benefit

.– Level 1

F.5.1.2

Level 2a allows accessAccess for statistical analysis by

anindependent body. Information that

identifiesallows identification of the user should be transformed to conceal

theuser’s

identityidentify and

toprovide GPS location that identifies latitude,

stateState , and

longitudeLongitude within 100 miles

.– Level 2a

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Access for manufacturer analysis, with

theowner’s permission

.– Level 1

F.5.1.4

Level 2b allows accessAccess for manufacturer analysis, without

the owner’sowners permission

.- Information that

identifiesallows identification of the user should be transformed to conceal

theuser’s identify and

toprovide GPS location that identifies latitude,

stateState , and

longitudeLongitude within 100 miles

.–Level 2b

F.5.1.

5 Level 2c allows access4 Access for manufacturer analysis –

controller.controller – Level 2c

F.5.1.6

Level 2d allows accessAccess for remote testing

,– Level 2d with

analarm to be triggered if

thecontrol panel is not restored to automatic mode within eight hours.

F.5.2

Information Recorded for External Access

.

F.5.2.1

Record all data in the format in Table F.5.2(a) “Inspection, Test, Maintenance and Repair RecordLayout”.

F.5.2.2 All recorded information should be

protectedprotected in accordance with F.5.1 and/or other appropriate security to limit access to appropriateentities. .


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F.5.2.

2 3 The equipment information shown in

FigureTable F.

58 .2.2 should be recorded

on the controllerat the time of installation and made accessible per

FigureTable D.8.2.2

F.5.2. 3 As a minimum, the data shown in Table D.6.4 should be collected and be externallyaccessible

Table F.5. 2 (a)

INSPECTOR, TEST, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORD LAYOUT

Category Item Format

Basic Information

Name String(96)

Location - GPS Coordinates (longitude,latitude, elevation)

xxx .

Figure F.5.2.2 Recommended Equipment Data.

F.5.2.3

As a minimum, the data shown in Figure F.5.2.2 should be collected and be externally accessible.

xx

Location adjusted for privacy - GPSCoordinates (longitude, latitude,elevation)

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Date xxxxx

Time xxxxx


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Reporting Units Pressure (1-psi,2-bars, 3-mpasc, 4-other)

xxxxx

Reporting Units Flow (1-gpm,2-lpm, 3-lps, 4-m3/min, 5-cu.ft./min,6-other)

xxxxx

Type of Inspection or Test (I)-inspection (T)-Test (M)-Maintenance (R)-Repair

Item Inspected, Tested, Maintainedor Repaired – Repeat for each iteminspected, tested, maintained, orrepaired

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Unit Type Identifier String(48)

Passed, Failed, Passed but needsattention

(P) Passed, (F) Failed, (A)Passed but needs attention

Item and sub-items from TableF.2.5(d) Item Information

See Table F.2.5(d) ItemInformation

Passed visual inspection Y-Yes, N-No, A-Not Applicable

Maintenance Required (Y) yes (N) no

Maintenance Done(1) Not Applicable (2)Completed (3) Ordered butnot completed (4) Not ordered

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Table F.5.2(b)

Common Equipment Data



Manufacturer String(48)

Model Number String(48)

Size String(48)

Serial Number String(48)

Year Manufactured Xxxxx

Device / Component Identifier Tag String(48)

Table F.5.2(c)

Equipment Repair Data



Repair Date (10) Xxxxx

Repair preventative or result of failure (P) Preventative, (F) Failure

Failure Mode Xxxxx

Failure impaired fire protection system(I)Impaired (P) PartiallyFunctional (N) Not impaired

Repair Code xxxxx

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Repair Description String(96)

Component Replacement date Xxxxx

Table F.2.5(d)

ITEM INFORMATION

Item Item Component Format

Air compressor

Common Data See Table F.5.2(b) CommonEquipment Data

Type of system served

(1)-dry,(2) non interlock preaction,(3) single interlock preaction, (4)double interlock preaction, 5)other

Filled system in 30 minutes or less Y-Yes, N-No, 3 N.A.

Common Data

Alarm check valve Operated Satisfactorily Y-Yes, N-No, 3 N.A.

Alarm deviceCommon Data

See Table F.5.2(b) CommonEquipment Data

Operated Satisfactorily (Y-Yes, N-No, 3-N.A.)

Alarm ValvesCommon Data



Antifreeze solution


Type Of Antifreeze1-glycerin, 2-ethylene glycol3-Other

Tested SatisfactorilyY-Yes, 2-Concentration to Low,3-Concentration to High,4-Antifreeze dirty, 5-Other

Auxiliary drains Operated Satisfactorily Y-Yes, N-No, 3-N.A.

Backflow preventer

Common DataSee Table F.5.2(b) CommonEquipment Data

Type1-DC, 2 DDC, 3-RPZ, 4-RPZDC,5-Air Gap, 6-Check Valve,7-Single Check DC 8-Other

Non flow upstream pressure xxxxx

Non flow intermediate chamberpressure

xxxx.x (psi) xxx.xx (bar)

Non flow downstream pressure Xxxxx

ITC flow upstream pressure Xxxxx

ITC flow intermediate chamberpressure

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Demand test flow rate xxxxx

Demand flow upstream pressure xxxxx

Demand flow intermediate chamberpressure

xxxxx

Demand flow downstream pressure xxxxx

Balancing valve diaphragmCommon Data


Operated Satisfactorily Y-Yes, N-No, 3-N.A.

Balancing valve diaphragmCommon Data



Ball drip (automatic type)drain valves



Bladder tank


Fill level OK Y-Yes, N-No, 3-N.A.

Operated Satisfactorily (Y-Yes, N-No,3-N.A.)

Y-Yes, 2- No

Comment if Needed String (80)

Spare Head Cabinet


Adequate stock of spare sprinklers Y-Yes N-No


Check valve(s)


Type

1-flanged swing, 2-groovedswing, 3 sprinkler loaded flangedswing, 4-spring loaded groovedswing, 5-spring loaded duo-wafer,6-spring loaded duo-grooved,7-sprinng loaded duo-flanged,8-other

Prevents backflow Y-Yes, N-No, 3-not verified

Non flow upstream pressure xxxx.x

Non flow downstream pressure xxxx.x

Demand test flow rate xxxx.x

Demand flow upstream pressure xxxx.x

Demand flow downstream pressure xxx.xx

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Where installedOn (1-fire pump discharge, 2-looppiped back to suction)

Operated Satisfactorily Y-Yes, N-No, 3-N.A

Control valve(s)


Type of Valve

1-OS&Y, 2-Butterfly, 3-Ball,4-NRS Gate, 5-Post IndicatorGate, 6-Post Indicator Butterfly, 7Wall Indicator Gate, 8-WallIndicator Butterfly, 9-Other

Nominal Valve Size (inches or cm) xxx.xx

Original position of valve1-NOV open, N-NoV closed,3-NCV closed, 4-NCV open, 5-partially closed

Stops flow of water when closedY-Yes, 2-minor leakage, 3-No,4-Not tested for flow

Obstructs flow of water when open () Y-Yes, N-No, 3-Not tested for flow


Deluge/Preaction valve


Type of System

(1)-Deluge,(2) non interlockpreaction, (3) single interlockpreaction, (4) double interlockpreaction, 5) other

Activation Mechanism1-pilot line, 2-heat detection3-smoke detection, 4-manual,5-othe

Automatic actuation OK Y-Yes, N-No, 3-Not tested, 4-N.A.

Manual actuation OK Y-Yes, N-No, 3-Not tested, 4-N.A.


Detector check valve See Backflow Prevention Devices

Discharge devices, foam


Nozzle size xxx.xx

Flowed without obstructionY-Yes, 2-minor obstructednozzles, 3-significant obstructions

Flowed at or above system design Y-Yes, N-No, 3-Not determined


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Concentrate % Correct Y-Yes, N-No

Drain riser Operated Satisfactorily Y-Yes, N-No, 3-N.A.

Dry pipe valve


Accelerator Y-Yes, N-No

Time to trip with Accelerator (sec) xxxxx

Water Delivery Time with Accelerator(sec)

xxxxx

Time to trip without Accelerator (sec) Xxxxx

Water Delivery Time withoutAccelerator (sec)

Xxxxx

System passed Y-Yes, N-No

Accelerator


Time to trip with Accelerator (sec) Xxxxx


Enclosure (during coldweather)

Adequate heat Y-Yes, N-No

Fire department connection

Connection supplies1-Sprinkler, 2-Standpipe,3-Standpipe & Sprinkler, 4-Other

Connection flushed Y-Yes, N-No

Connection Tested Y-Yes, N-No


Fire hoseHydrostatically tested within last 5years

Y-Yes, 2- No

Fire Pumps See NFPA 20 See NFPA 20

Fittings – except rubbergasketed

Indication of leakage present 1-No, 2-Minor, 3-significant

Fittings (rubber-gasketed) Indication of leakage present 1-No, 2-Minor, 3-significant

Foam concentrate


Type String(48)

Adequate quantity Y-Yes, N-No

Samples Submitted For Testing Y-Yes, N-No

Samples tested satisfactory Y-Yes, N-No

Foam concentratestrainer(s)

Strainer clear initial Y-Yes, N-No


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Foam concentrate tank Tank full Y-Yes, N-No

Foam-water solutionFoam percentage xxxxx

Solution passed Y-Yes, N-No

GaugesGauge on

1-System side wet pipe system

2-Supply side wet pipe system

3-Air side dry pipe system

4-Supply side dry pipe system

5-Air side preaction system

6-Supply side preaction system

7-Fire pump suction

8-Fire pump discharge

9-Water mist system

10-Pressure tank

11-Water storage tank

12-Other

Gauges reading correctly Y-Yes, N-No

General information signRequired signs provided Y-Yes, N-No

Signs readable & correct Y-Yes, N-No

Gravity tanksWater level OK Y-Yes, N-No

Adequate heat provided Y-Yes, N-No

Hangers/pipe supports Passed visual inspection Y-Yes, N-No

High and low air pressureswitch


Sends low air signal at the appropriatepressure setting

Y-Yes, N-No

Sends high air signal at the appropriatepressure setting

Y-Yes, N-No

Hose houses Properly equipped and maintained Y-Yes, N-No

Hose nozzleType of nozzle 1-straight stream, 2-fog,3-other

Properly maintained Y-Yes, N-No

Hose racks Properly maintained Y-Yes, N-No

Hose storage device Properly maintained Y-Yes, N-No

Hose valve (non pressureregulating)

Properly maintained

Hose valve pressure-regulating devices


Inlet pressure while flowing Y-Yes, N-No

Outlet pressure while flowing Y-Yes, N-No


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Test flow rate xxxx.x

Passed test Y-Yes, N-No

Hydrants (dry barrel andwall)


Hydrant opened and closed Y-Yes, N-No

Hydrant barrel drained Y-Yes, N-No

Hydrant shows need of maintenance Y-Yes, N-No

Hydrants (wet barrel)




Hydraulic design informationsign / Hydraulic placards

Required signs/placards provided Y-Yes, N-No


Identification signsRequired signs/placards provided Y-Yes, N-No


Information signRequired signs/placards provided Y-Yes, N-No


Inspector’s test connectionFlowed without obstruction Y-Yes, N-No

Activated alarm Y-Yes, N-No

Low-point drains (dry pipesystem)

Drained without obstruction Y-Yes, N-No

Passed visual inspection Y-Yes, N-No

Excessive water at drain Y-Yes, N-No

Main drainStatic pressure xxxxx

Residual pressure xxxxx

Main drain valves Free of corrosion and damage Y-Yes, N-No

Mainline strainersStrainer without excessive debris anddamage

Y-Yes, N-No

Manual actuation device(s) Passed test Y-Yes, N-No

Mist system compressedgas cylinder

Cylinders full Y-Yes, N-No

Mist system controlequipment

Passed Test Y-Yes, N-No

Mist System Plant air,compressors, and receivers

Operated satisfactorily Y-Yes, N-No

Mist System Pneumaticvalves, cylinder valves,master release valves



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Mist system standby pump Passed test Y-Yes, N-No

Mist system water storagecylinder (additive storagecylinder)


Mist system water storagecylinder (high pressure)


Mist system water storagecylinder (high pressure)filters on refill connection


Mist system water storagecylinder (high pressure)support frame/restraints


Mist system water storagecylinder (high pressure) ventplugs at refilling


Mist system water storagecylinder (high pressure)water level (load cells)


Mist system water storagetank

Tank full without leaks Y-Yes, N-No

Mist system water storagetank all valves,appurtenances


Mist system water storagetank sight glass valves(confirm open).


Mist system water storagetank water level (supervised)


Monitor nozzles Passed test Y-Yes, N-No

Pipe (above ground)

Type of system

1-Wet pipe sprinkler

2-dry pipe sprinkler

3-preaction

4-deluge

5-water mist

6-other

Environment

1-Indoors heated

2-Indoors unheated

3-Covered exposed to exterioratmosphere

4-Covered exposed to exteriorsalt air

5-exposed exterior

6-exposed exterior salt air

7-hostile chemical

8-other


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Free of leads and excessive corrosion Y-Yes, N-No

Fittings (above ground)

Type of system

1-Wet pipe sprinkler

2-dry pipe sprinkler

3-preaction

4-deluge

5-water mist

6-other

Environment

1-Indoors heated

2-Indoors unheated

3-Covered exposed to exterioratmosphere

4-Covered exposed to exteriorsalt air

5-exposed exterior

6-exposed exterior salt air

7-hostile chemical

8-other

Free of leaks and excessive corrosion Y-Yes, N-No

Pipe and fittings(underground)

Environment

1-Sandy soil

2-Clay soil

3-Corrosive soil

4-Other


Type of pipe

1-Ductile iron

2-steel

3-CPVC

4-Polyethylene

5-Other

Pipe encasement

1-polyethylene wrap

2-culvert

3-none

Water supply source

1-From municipal system

2-From water storage tank

3-From pond, lake, river, etc.

4-other

Free of excessive leakage Y-Yes, N-No

Excessive friction loss Y-Yes, N-No

Pipe stands Passed visual inspection Y-Yes, N-No

Post indicator and wallindicator valves

Opened and closed Y-Yes, N-No

Stopped flow of water when closed Y-Yes, N-No, 3-Not verified


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Low Flow Pressure ReliefValves (Sprinkler system)

Relief pressure xxxx.x

Functioning properly Y-Yes, N-No

High flow pressure reliefvalve (fire pump, etc)


Type1-Pilot operated, 2-Spring loaded,3-Other

Discharge to1-Atmosphere, 2-Tank, 3-Firepump suction, 4-other


Shut off pressure xxxx.x


Pressure reducing valve



Installation with other pressurereducing valves

1-Stand alone 2-Series upstream3-Series downstream, 4-parallelwith smaller, 5-parallel with larger,6-parallel same size,7-combination series and parallel,8-other

Static inlet pressure xxxx.x

Static outlet pressure xxxx.x

Residual low flow inlet pressure xxxx.x

Residual low flow outlet pressure xxxx.x

Residual low flow inlet pressure xxxx.x

Residual low flow outlet pressure xxxx.x


Pump Suction Control Valve



Set suction pressure xxxx.x

Static inlet pressure

Static outlet pressure xxxx.x

Inlet pressure @ 100% rated pumpcapacity

xxxx.x

Outlet pressure @ 100% rated pumpcapacity

xxxx.x


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Inlet pressure @ 150% rated pumpcapacity

xxxx.x

Outlet pressure @ 150% rated pumpcapacity


Pressure Tanks

Air pressure supervised Y-Yes, N-No

Air pressure xxx.xx

Water level OK Y-Yes, N-No

Air pressure water level normal Y-Yes, N-No

Pressure vacuum vents Functioning correctly Y-Yes, N-No, 3-Not verified

Proportioning system(s)Common Data



Reduced-pressure detectorsCommon Data



Retainer glands No visible leakage or damage Y-Yes, N-No

Sight glass No visible leakage or damage Y-Yes, N-No

Spare sprinklersAdequate Number of each type Y-Yes, N-No

Visible leakage or damage Y-Yes, N-No

Sprinkler systemsVisible leakage, or significant corrosionor damage

Y-Yes, N-No

Sprinklers


SIN String(48)

Quick response Y-Yes, N-No

Year manufactured xxxx

Approximate number of sprinkler xxxxx

Visible leakage, or significant corrosionor damage

Y-Yes, N-No

Approximate percent substandard xx.xxx

Sprinklers (dry)


SIN String(48)





Y-Yes, N-No


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Sprinklers (extra-high orgreater temperature soldertype)


SIN String(48)





Y-Yes, N-No



Sprinklers (in harshenvironments)


SIN String(48)





Y-Yes, N-No



Sprinklers and automaticspray nozzles protectingcommercial cookingequipment and ventilationsystems


SIN String(48)





Y-Yes, N-No



Suction tanks Tank full Y-Yes, N-No

Supervisory device Functioned correctly Y-Yes, N-No

Supports Correctly installed Y-Yes, N-No

System pressure-regulatingdevices

Functioned correctly Y-Yes, N-No

Tank alarm and supervisorycomponent, enclosure

Connected to constantly monitoredlocation

Y-Yes, N-No


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temperature Functioned correctly Y-Yes, N-No

Tank alarm and supervisorycomponent, high and lowwater level


Y-Yes, N-No


Tank alarm and supervisorycomponent, low watertemperature alarms


Y-Yes, N-No


Tank alarm and supervisorycomponent, temperaturealarms


Y-Yes, N-No


Tank alarm and supervisorycomponent, valvesupervision


Y-Yes, N-No


Tank alarm and supervisorycomponent, water levelalarms


Y-Yes, N-No


Tank alarm and supervisorycomponent, watertemperature


Y-Yes, N-No


Tank catwalks and ladders Passed visual inspection Y-Yes, N-No

Tank check valves Functioned correctly Y-Yes, N-No, 3-Not verified



NFPA_25_Connective_Layout_042915.pdfUpdated connectivity annex to replace existing wording


Annex wording has been modified to better fit NFPA 25.

Related Item

First Revision No. 126-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input]


Submitter Full Name: GAYLE PENNEL

Organization: AON FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERIN

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Wed Apr 29 17:42:39 EDT 2015


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New NFPA 25 Annex F Connectivity and Data Collection

Last Modified 4/29/2015

F.1 -- Scope

F.1.1 This annex covers considerations relating to collection of Inspection, Test and Maintenance and monitoring data.

F.1.2 Potential use of accessible information includes remote supervision, remote monitoring that may include specific components for failure forecasting / component replacement, reliability analysis for owner, manufacturer, and NFPA or similar group for obtainng information only. No remote operation nor remote changing of any controller settings should be permitted.

F.1.3 Connectivity Is for remote monitoring and data gathering. It does not replace any of the alarm and signaling requirements of this or other standards.

F.1.4 This annex is intended to be complimentary to the Annex D Connectivity in the NFPA Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection Applications – 2016 Edition, and relies on Annex D for common concerns and elements.

F.1.5 While none of the clauses in this Annex are enforceable, future editions of this standard may incorporate requirements for connectivity and data collection into the enforceable portion of this standard. Public review and comment is encouraged.

F.2.8 IP. Internet Protocol – See NFPA 20 Annex D

F.3 -- Possible Configurations

F.3.1 Standalone Laptop Computers, I Pads, Smart Cell Phones

F.3.1.1 The devices could be connected to a control panel to download data, plugged into data recording equipment, or used for manual data entry.

F.3.2 Control Panels

F.3.2.1 These devices could have direct access to a network. The network could be local WAN or internet.

F.3.2.1 These devices could also be standalone an require a direct connection to download data.

F.3.1.2 This is almost universal in modern controllers. Manual (user) intervention is required to access (read or download)

F.3.1.3 User Connection. See Annex D NFPA 20.

F.4 -- Security Concerns: See Annex D NFPA 20

F.5 Recommended Requirements

F.5.1 Separate access protocols should be used for the following access levels:

F.5.1.1 Read only access to performance information for user benefit – Level 1

F.5.1.2 Access for statistical analysis by independent body. Information that allows identification of the user should be transformed to conceal user’s identify and provide GPS location that identifies latitude, State, and Longitude within 100 miles – Level 2a

F.5.1.3 Access for manufacturer analysis, with owner’s permission – Level 1

F.5.1.4 Access for manufacturer analysis, without owners permission- Information that allows identification of the user should be transformed to conceal user’s identify and provide GPS location that identifies latitude, State, and Longitude within 100 miles –Level 2b

F.5.1.4 Access for manufacturer analysis – controller – Level 2c

F.5.1.6 Access for remote testing – Level 2d with alarm to be triggered if control panel is not restored to automatic mode within eight hours.

F.5.2 Information Recorded for External Access

F.5.2.1 Record all data in the format in Table F.5.2(a) “Inspection, Test, Maintenance and Repair Record Layout”.

F.5.2.2 All recorded information should be protected in accordance with F.5.1 and/or other appropriate security to limit access to appropriate entities. .

F.5.2.3 The equipment information shown in Table F.8.2.2 should be recorded at the time of installation and made accessible per Table D.8.2.2

F.5.2.3 As a minimum, the data shown in Table D.6.4 should be collected and be externally accessible

Table F.5.2(a) INSPECTOR, TEST, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORD LAYOUT


Basic Information

Name String(96)

Location - GPS Coordinates (longitude, latitude, elevation)

xxx.xx

Location adjusted for privacy - GPS Coordinates (longitude, latitude, elevation)

xxx.xx

Date xxxxx

Time xxxxx

Reporting Units Pressure (1-psi, 2-bars, 3-mpasc, 4-other)

xxxxx

Reporting Units Flow (1-gpm, 2-lpm, 3-lps, 4-m3/min, 5-cu.ft./min, 6-other) xxxxx

Type of Inspection or Test (I)-inspection (T)-Test (M)- Maintenance (R)-Repair

Item Inspected, Tested, Maintained or Repaired – Repeat for each item inspected, tested, maintained, or repaired

Start of Item Record Marker for Item 65535

Unit Type Identifier String(48) Passed, Failed, Passed but needs attention

(P) Passed, (F) Failed, (A) Passed but needs attention

Item and sub-items from Table F.2.5(d) Item Information

See Table F.2.5(d) Item Information

Passed visual inspection Y-Yes, N-No, A-Not Applicable

Maintenance Required (Y) yes (N) no

Maintenance Done (1) Not Applicable (2) Completed (3) Ordered but not completed (4) Not ordered

End of Item Record Marker 65536

Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data




Model Number String(48)

Size String(48)

Serial Number String(48)

Year Manufactured Xxxxx

Device / Component Identifier Tag String(48)

Table F.5.2(c) Equipment Repair Data



Repair Date (10) Xxxxx

Repair preventative or result of failure (P) Preventative, (F) Failure

Failure Mode Xxxxx

Failure impaired fire protection system (I)Impaired (P) Partially Functional (N) Not impaired

Repair Code xxxxx

Component Replaced Xxxxx

Repair Description String(96)

Component Replacement date Xxxxx

Table F.2.5(d) ITEM INFORMATION

Item Item Component Format

Air compressor

Common Data See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data

Type of system served

(1)-dry,(2) non interlock preaction, (3) single interlock preaction, (4) double interlock preaction, 5) other

Filled system in 30 minutes or less Y-Yes, N-No, 3 N.A.

Common Data

Alarm check valve Operated Satisfactorily Y-Yes, N-No, 3 N.A.

Alarm device Common Data

See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data


Alarm Valves Common Data



Antifreeze solution


Type Of Antifreeze 1-glycerin, 2-ethylene glycol 3-Other

Tested Satisfactorily Y-Yes, 2-Concentration to Low, 3-Concentration to High, 4-Antifreeze dirty, 5-Other

Auxiliary drains Operated Satisfactorily Y-Yes, N-No, 3-N.A.

Backflow preventer


Type 1-DC, 2 DDC, 3-RPZ, 4-RPZDC, 5-Air Gap, 6-Check Valve, 7-Single Check DC 8-Other

Non flow upstream pressure xxxxx

Non flow intermediate chamber pressure

xxxx.x (psi) xxx.xx (bar)

Non flow downstream pressure Xxxxx

ITC flow upstream pressure Xxxxx ITC flow intermediate chamber pressure

xxxxx

ITC flow downstream pressure Xxxxx Demand test flow rate xxxxx Demand flow upstream pressure xxxxx Demand flow intermediate chamber pressure

xxxxx

Demand flow downstream pressure xxxxx

Balancing valve diaphragm Common Data See Table F.5.2(b) Common

Equipment Data


Balancing valve diaphragm Common Data



Ball drip (automatic type) drain valves



Bladder tank


Fill level OK Y-Yes, N-No, 3-N.A. Operated Satisfactorily (Y-Yes, N-No, 3-N.A.)

Y-Yes, 2- No


Spare Head Cabinet

Unit Type Identifier String(48) Adequate stock of spare sprinklers Y-Yes N-No


Check valve(s)


Type

1-flanged swing, 2-grooved swing, 3 sprinkler loaded flanged swing, 4-spring loaded grooved swing, 5-spring loaded duo-wafer, 6-spring loaded duo-grooved, 7-sprinng loaded duo-flanged, 8-other

Prevents backflow Y-Yes, N-No, 3-not verified Non flow upstream pressure xxxx.x

Non flow downstream pressure xxxx.x Demand test flow rate xxxx.x Demand flow upstream pressure xxxx.x Demand flow downstream pressure xxx.xx

Circulation relief

Start of Record Marker 65535


Where installed On (1-fire pump discharge, 2-loop piped back to suction)


Control valve(s)


Type of Valve

1-OS&Y, 2-Butterfly, 3-Ball, 4-NRS Gate, 5-Post Indicator Gate, 6-Post Indicator Butterfly, 7 Wall Indicator Gate, 8-Wall Indicator Butterfly, 9-Other

Nominal Valve Size (inches or cm) xxx.xx

Original position of valve 1-NOV open, N-NoV closed, 3-NCV closed, 4-NCV open, 5- partially closed

Stops flow of water when closed Y-Yes, 2-minor leakage, 3-No, 4-Not tested for flow

Obstructs flow of water when open () Y-Yes, N-No, 3-Not tested for flow


Deluge/Preaction valve


Type of System

(1)-Deluge,(2) non interlock preaction, (3) single interlock preaction, (4) double interlock preaction, 5) other

Activation Mechanism 1-pilot line, 2-heat detection 3-smoke detection, 4-manual, 5-othe

Automatic actuation OK Y-Yes, N-No, 3-Not tested, 4-N.A.

Manual actuation OK Y-Yes, N-No, 3-Not tested, 4-N.A.


Detector check valve See Backflow Prevention Devices

Discharge devices, foam


Nozzle size xxx.xx

Flowed without obstruction Y-Yes, 2-minor obstructed nozzles, 3-significant obstructions

Flowed at or above system design Y-Yes, N-No, 3-Not determined

Concentrate % Correct Y-Yes, N-No

Drain riser Operated Satisfactorily Y-Yes, N-No, 3-N.A.

Dry pipe valve


Accelerator Y-Yes, N-No Time to trip with Accelerator (sec) xxxxx Water Delivery Time with Accelerator (sec)

xxxxx

Time to trip without Accelerator (sec) Xxxxx Water Delivery Time without Accelerator (sec)

Xxxxx


Accelerator Common Data


Time to trip with Accelerator (sec) Xxxxx System passed Y-Yes, N-No

Enclosure (during cold weather)

Adequate heat Y-Yes, N-No

Fire department connection

Connection supplies 1-Sprinkler, 2-Standpipe, 3-Standpipe & Sprinkler, 4-Other

Connection flushed Y-Yes, N-No

Connection Tested Y-Yes, N-No


Fire hose Hydrostatically tested within last 5 years

Y-Yes, 2- No

Fire Pumps See NFPA 20 See NFPA 20 Fittings – except rubber gasketed

Indication of leakage present 1-No, 2-Minor, 3-significant

Fittings (rubber-gasketed) Indication of leakage present 1-No, 2-Minor, 3-significant

Foam concentrate


Type String(48)

Adequate quantity Y-Yes, N-No

Samples Submitted For Testing Y-Yes, N-No

Samples tested satisfactory Y-Yes, N-No

Foam concentrate strainer(s)

Strainer clear initial Y-Yes, N-No

Foam concentrate tank Tank full Y-Yes, N-No

Foam-water solution Foam percentage xxxxx

Solution passed Y-Yes, N-No

Gauges Gauge on

1-System side wet pipe system 2-Supply side wet pipe system 3-Air side dry pipe system 4-Supply side dry pipe system 5-Air side preaction system 6-Supply side preaction system 7-Fire pump suction 8-Fire pump discharge 9-Water mist system 10-Pressure tank 11-Water storage tank 12-Other

Gauges reading correctly Y-Yes, N-No

General information sign Required signs provided Y-Yes, N-No


Gravity tanks Water level OK Y-Yes, N-No

Adequate heat provided Y-Yes, N-No

Hangers/pipe supports Passed visual inspection Y-Yes, N-No

High and low air pressure Common Data See Table F.5.2(b) Common

switch Equipment Data

Sends low air signal at the appropriate pressure setting

Y-Yes, N-No

Sends high air signal at the appropriate pressure setting

Y-Yes, N-No

Hose houses Properly equipped and maintained Y-Yes, N-No

Hose nozzle Type of nozzle 1-straight stream, 2-fog,3-other

Properly maintained Y-Yes, N-No

Hose racks Properly maintained Y-Yes, N-No

Hose storage device Properly maintained Y-Yes, N-No Hose valve (non pressure regulating)

Properly maintained

Hose valve pressure-regulating devices


Inlet pressure while flowing Y-Yes, N-No

Outlet pressure while flowing Y-Yes, N-No

Test flow rate xxxx.x


Hydrants (dry barrel and wall)



Hydrant barrel drained Y-Yes, N-No


Hydrants (wet barrel) Common Data


Hydrant opened and closed Y-Yes, N-No Hydrant shows need of maintenance Y-Yes, N-No

Hydraulic design information sign / Hydraulic placards

Required signs/placards provided Y-Yes, N-No


Identification signs Required signs/placards provided Y-Yes, N-No Signs readable & correct Y-Yes, N-No

Information sign Required signs/placards provided Y-Yes, N-No Signs readable & correct Y-Yes, N-No

Inspector’s test connection Flowed without obstruction Y-Yes, N-No Activated alarm Y-Yes, N-No

Low-point drains (dry pipe system)

Drained without obstruction Y-Yes, N-No Passed visual inspection Y-Yes, N-No

Excessive water at drain Y-Yes, N-No

Main drain Static pressure xxxxx

Residual pressure xxxxx

Main drain valves Free of corrosion and damage Y-Yes, N-No

Mainline strainers Strainer without excessive debris and damage

Y-Yes, N-No

Manual actuation device(s) Passed test Y-Yes, N-No

Mist system compressed gas cylinder

Cylinders full Y-Yes, N-No

Mist system control equipment Passed Test Y-Yes, N-No

Mist System Plant air, compressors, and receivers


Mist System Pneumatic valves, cylinder valves, master release valves


Mist system standby pump Passed test Y-Yes, N-No Mist system water storage cylinder (additive storage cylinder)


Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure)


Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure) filters on refill connection


Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure) support frame/restraints


Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure) vent plugs at refilling


Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure) water level (load cells)


Mist system water storage tank

Tank full without leaks Y-Yes, N-No

Mist system water storage tank all valves, appurtenances


Mist system water storage tank sight glass valves (confirm open).


Mist system water storage tank water level (supervised)


Monitor nozzles Passed test Y-Yes, N-No

Pipe (above ground)

Type of system

1-Wet pipe sprinkler 2-dry pipe sprinkler 3-preaction 4-deluge 5-water mist 6-other

Environment

1-Indoors heated 2-Indoors unheated 3-Covered exposed to exterior atmosphere 4-Covered exposed to exterior salt air 5-exposed exterior

6-exposed exterior salt air 7-hostile chemical 8-other

Free of leads and excessive corrosion Y-Yes, N-No

Fittings (above ground)

Type of system

1-Wet pipe sprinkler 2-dry pipe sprinkler 3-preaction 4-deluge 5-water mist 6-other

Environment

1-Indoors heated 2-Indoors unheated 3-Covered exposed to exterior atmosphere 4-Covered exposed to exterior salt air 5-exposed exterior 6-exposed exterior salt air 7-hostile chemical 8-other

Free of leaks and excessive corrosion Y-Yes, N-No

Pipe and fittings (underground)

Environment

1-Sandy soil 2-Clay soil 3-Corrosive soil 4-Other


Type of pipe

1-Ductile iron 2-steel 3-CPVC 4-Polyethylene 5-Other

Pipe encasement 1-polyethylene wrap 2-culvert 3-none

Water supply source

1-From municipal system 2-From water storage tank 3-From pond, lake, river, etc. 4-other

Free of excessive leakage Y-Yes, N-No

Excessive friction loss Y-Yes, N-No

Pipe stands Passed visual inspection Y-Yes, N-No

Post indicator and wall indicator valves

Opened and closed Y-Yes, N-No

Stopped flow of water when closed Y-Yes, N-No, 3-Not verified

Low Flow Pressure Relief Valves (Sprinkler system)



High flow pressure relief valve (fire pump, etc)


Type 1-Pilot operated, 2-Spring loaded, 3-Other

Discharge to 1-Atmosphere, 2-Tank, 3-Fire pump suction, 4-other


Shut off pressure xxxx.x Functioning properly Y-Yes, N-No

Pressure reducing valve



Installation with other pressure reducing valves

1-Stand alone 2-Series upstream 3-Series downstream, 4-parallel with smaller, 5-parallel with larger, 6-parallel same size, 7-combination series and parallel, 8-other

Static inlet pressure xxxx.x

Static outlet pressure xxxx.x Residual low flow inlet pressure xxxx.x Residual low flow outlet pressure xxxx.x Residual low flow inlet pressure xxxx.x Residual low flow outlet pressure xxxx.x


Pump Suction Control Valve



Set suction pressure xxxx.x

Static inlet pressure

Static outlet pressure xxxx.x Inlet pressure @ 100% rated pump capacity

xxxx.x

Outlet pressure @ 100% rated pump capacity

xxxx.x

Inlet pressure @ 150% rated pump capacity

xxxx.x

Outlet pressure @ 150% rated pump capacity


Pressure Tanks

Air pressure supervised Y-Yes, N-No Air pressure xxx.xx Water level OK Y-Yes, N-No Air pressure water level normal Y-Yes, N-No

Pressure vacuum vents Functioning correctly Y-Yes, N-No, 3-Not verified

Proportioning system(s) Common Data



Reduced-pressure detectors



Retainer glands No visible leakage or damage Y-Yes, N-No

Sight glass No visible leakage or damage Y-Yes, N-No

Spare sprinklers Adequate Number of each type Y-Yes, N-No

Visible leakage or damage Y-Yes, N-No

Sprinkler systems Visible leakage, or significant corrosion or damage

Y-Yes, N-No

Sprinklers

Manufacturer String(48) SIN String(48) Quick response Y-Yes, N-No Year manufactured xxxx

Approximate number of sprinkler xxxxx Visible leakage, or significant corrosion or damage

Y-Yes, N-No


Sprinklers (dry)

Manufacturer String(48) SIN String(48) Quick response Y-Yes, N-No



Y-Yes, N-No


Sprinklers (extra-high or greater temperature solder type)

Manufacturer String(48) SIN String(48)




Y-Yes, N-No

Approximate percent substandard xx.xxx Approximate percent substandard xx.xxx

Sprinklers (in harsh environments)

Manufacturer String(48) SIN String(48)




Y-Yes, N-No



Sprinklers and automatic spray nozzles protecting commercial cooking equipment and ventilation systems


SIN String(48)




Y-Yes, N-No



Suction tanks Tank full Y-Yes, N-No

Supervisory device Functioned correctly Y-Yes, N-No

Supports Correctly installed Y-Yes, N-No System pressure-regulating devices Functioned correctly Y-Yes, N-No

Tank alarm and supervisory component, enclosure temperature

Connected to constantly monitored location

Y-Yes, N-No


Tank alarm and supervisory component, high and low water level


Y-Yes, N-No

Functioned correctly Y-Yes, N-No Tank alarm and supervisory component, low water temperature alarms


Y-Yes, N-No


Tank alarm and supervisory component, temperature alarms


Y-Yes, N-No


Tank alarm and supervisory component, valve supervision


Y-Yes, N-No


Tank alarm and supervisory component, water level alarms


Y-Yes, N-No


Tank alarm and supervisory component, water temperature


Y-Yes, N-No


Tank catwalks and ladders Passed visual inspection Y-Yes, N-No

Tank check valves Functioned correctly Y-Yes, N-No, 3-Not verified

Public Comment No. 171-NFPA 25-2015 [ Chapter G ]

Annex G Color-Coded Tagging Program

This annex is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is included for informationalpurposes only.


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G.1 Tagging Program.


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To assist with the enforcement and application of NFPA 25, some authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)adopt color-coded system status tagging programs. The purpose of these programs varies, but the typicalgoal is to promote the timely determination of the following:

(1) Have the inspections and tests required by this standard been completed at their designatedfrequencies?

(2) Were the systems inspected and/or tested in compliance with this standard at the time of theinspections and tests?

While NFPA 25 does not mandate system status tagging, it is desirable that a certain level of consistencyexist between programs. With that in mind, AHJs using a color-coded system status tagging program areurged to consider the following:

(1) The Overall Goal of the Program. Once that is determined, questions to ask about the programmight include the following:

(2) Does the presence of a particular color tag indicate that all tasks are completed at therequired frequency, and, if so, how often are the tags placed? For example, if a green tag ismeant to signify compliance with NFPA 25, which frequency does that compliance correspondto? (NFPA 25 establishes frequencies from daily through 5 years and beyond.) Additionally,what should happen when a more frequent inspection (daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/etc.)reveals no deficiencies, but later, during the annual frequency inspection, deficiencies arefound?

(3) Is the goal to inform fire department inspectors, emergency responders, and others?

(4) Benefits and Pitfalls of a Color-Coded Tagging Program. These might include the following:

(5) Benefit: Quicker recognition of a system with deficiencies would promote a quicker responseto system deficiencies by the owner and trigger a more in-depth review of ITM records.

(6) Pitfalls: The presence of a tag indicating compliance with the standard might give a falsesense of security if question (1)(a) is not addressed adequately, or it might create confusionbetween the owner and sprinkler contractor(s) if repair work is not done thoroughly; tags arenot filled out completely, accurately, and consistently; or multiple contractors are employed forcorrections/repairs on a single tag.

(7) The Type and Amount of Information Contained on the Tag. ITM records are comprehensive andcontain much more information than could be condensed onto a tag. With that in mind, informationrequired to be written on a tag should include the following as a minimum:

(8) Identification of the system that the information on the tag represents

(9) Employer of the technician who performed inspections, tests, or maintenance and any licenseor certification information required by the AHJ.

(10) Date inspections, tests, or maintenance was performed

(11) Type and frequency of inspections, tests, or maintenance

(12) The Four Conditions. This standard identifies four conditions as follows:

(13) No deficiencies or impairments

(14) Noncritical deficiencies

(15) Critical deficiencies

(16) Impairments


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(17) The Tag Colors and What the Colors Represent. A color-coded tagging system that mirrors thestandard would include the following tags:

(18) Green tag — No deficiencies or impairments found when inspections and tests performed atthe required frequency were completed as indicated on the ITM report provided to the owner

(19) Yellow tag — Noncritical deficiencies found and recorded on the ITM report

(20) Orange tag — Critical deficiencies found and recorded on the ITM report

(21) Red tag — Impairments found and recorded on the ITM report (The color-coded taggingprogram should be kept separate from the impairment tag and other requirements outlined inChapter 15 .)

(22) White tag — Correction/repair tag (placed along with color-coded tag after work tocorrect/repair deficiencies or impairments has been completed) indicating specifically whichcorrections or repairs were made.

(23) How to Address Corrections or Repairs. A tag that indicates deficiencies or impairments werecorrected and when and by who is important. A green tag should only be placed on a system wheninspections and tests at the required frequency have been performed and no deficiencies have beenfound. Many times this is not part of the work done following corrections and repairs. Followingcompletion of corrections or repairs, a white tag should be placed, along with the yellow, orange, orred tag, briefly describing what was done to correct or repair the deficiencies or impairments. Also,all corrections and repairs should include the appropriate inspections and tests as outlined in Tables5.5.1 , 6.5.1 , 7.5.1 , 8.6.1 , 9.6.1 , 10.5.1 , and 11.5.1 before they are tagged as completed.

(24) How Long Tags Should Remain. Subsection 4.3.5 outlines a timeline for record retention.Consideration should be given to coordinating those requirements with tagging programs.

(25) Who Can Place or Remove Tags. The standard requires that persons who perform ITM work mustbe qualified. Consideration should be given to only permitting those who are qualified to place orremove tags.

All tags should be made of durable, weatherproof, colorfast materials and should be securely affixed to themain control valve of each system. If the main control valve is not accessible, as with underground piping,the tag should be attached at a point as close as possible to the main control valve, but still visible andaccessible, as on a system pressure gauge or for an underground system on a hydrant.

These are just a few of the most common points for an AHJ to consider, but this is certainly not a completelist. A well-thought-out program will be more likely to succeed than one that leaves questions unanswered.


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G.2 Sample Tags.


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Figures Figure G.2(a) , Figure G.2(b) , Figure G.2(c) , Figure G.2(d) , and Figure G.2(e) illustratetypical color-coded tags.

Figure G.2(a) Sample Compliance Tag (Green Tag).

Figure G.2(b) Sample Noncritical Deficiency Tag (Yellow Tag).

Figure G.2(c) Sample Critical Deficiency Tag (Orange Tag).


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Figure G.2(d) Sample Impairment Tag (Red Tag).

Figure G.2(e) Sample Correction/Repair Tag (White Tag).


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With the ever growing complexity and nuances associated with limitations noted with the use of a tagging program I do not believe that it is appropriate the provide recommendations for such at this time.

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First Revision No. 99-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input]


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