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What steps should I take to make sure my
Fire System is Ready for Winter? |
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We
have prepared a complete Winter
Preparedness Checklist for your
convenience -
Click Here to download and
print. |
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What should I do if I have Recalled
Fire Sprinkler Heads in my facility? |
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A. |
Visit
www.sprinklerreplacement.com for a
list of recalled sprinkler heads and
additional information. |
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Q. |
How often must I have my Backflow
Devices tested? |
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All
Backflow Devices installed in fire
protection system piping must be tested
annually.
According
to the 2008 edition of
NFPA 25 -13.6.2.1 (Standard for the
inspecting, testing and maintenance of
water based fire protection systems)
“all backflow devices installed in fire
protection system piping must be tested
annually”. Section 13.6.3.1 states,
“maintenance of all backflow prevention
assemblies shall be conducted by a
trained individual following the
manufacturer’s instructions in
accordance with the procedures and
policies of the Authority Having
Jurisdiction. |
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Q. |
Am I required to have a Complete
Walkthrough of my facility, apartment
and/or condominium buildings during a
Fire Sprinkler Inspection? |
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Yes, Georgia Law requires a complete
walkthrough of your facility. Therefore,
it is unacceptable to do a sampling by
visual validation of different areas or
portions of a system, such as a
percentage of apartments or rooms in a
residential facility or business
occupancy, and then consider the system
to be fully inspected.
Click Here
for a copy of the Facility Inspection
Requirements for Georgia. |
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Q. |
What should I do if I have Painted
Sprinkler Heads in my facility? |
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Painted sprinkler heads are required to
be replaced.
According to the 2008 edition of
NFPA 25 - 5.2.1.1.2 – Any sprinkler
head shall be replaced that has signs of
leakage, is painted (other than by the
sprinkler manufacturer), corroded,
damaged or loaded; or is in the improper
orientation. |
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Q. |
How often must I have my Private
Fire Hydrants inspected? |
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Fire
Hydrants are required to be tested Annually
to ensure proper functioning. Each
hydrant is to be opened fully and water
flowed until all foreign material has
cleared. Flow is required to be maintained for
not less than one minute.
Flow Tests are usually required every
three years, depending on the local AHJ
(Authority Having Jurisdiction). A flow
test is conducted to determine pressure
and flow-producing capabilities at any
location within the distribution system.
The primary function of fire flow tests
is to determine how much water is
available for fighting fire.
For more information contact Fire
Systems, Inc. |
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