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Dry Chemical Systems |
Monthly |
Quarterly |
Semi-annual |
Annual |
Other |
CODE |
NFPA 17 |
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Maintenance |
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9-3.1 |
At least semiannually, maintenance shall be conducted in
accordance with the manufacturer’s listed installation and
maintenance manual. |
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Container Test |
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9-5a. |
The following parts of dry chemical extinguishing systems shall
be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test at intervals not
exceeding 12 years: a. Dry Chemical Containers |
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Hose Test |
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9-5c. |
The following parts of dry chemical extinguishing systems shall
be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test at intervals not
exceeding 12 years: c. Hose Assemblies |
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Agent Examination |
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9-3.1d. |
Examination of the dry chemical (If there is evidence of caking,
the dry chemical shall be discarded and the system shall be
recharged in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.) |
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Agent Replacement |
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9-5.2 |
Dry chemical agent removed from the containers prior to
hydrostatic testing shall be discarded. |
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Wet Chemical Systems |
Monthly |
Quarterly |
Semi-annual |
Annual |
Other |
CODE |
NFPA 17A |
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Maintenance |
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5-3.1.1 |
At
least semiannually, maintenance shall be conducted
in accordance with the manufacturer’s listed
installation and maintenance manual. |
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Container Test |
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5-5a. |
The
following parts of wet chemical extinguishing
systems shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure
test at intervals not exceeding 12 years: a. Wet
Chemical Containers |
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Hose Test |
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5-5c. |
The
following parts of wet chemical extinguishing
systems shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure
test at intervals not exceeding 12 years: c. Hose
Assemblies |
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Agent Replacement |
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5-5.2 |
Wet
chemical agent removed from the containers prior to
hydrostatic testing shall be discarded. |
Dry Chemical & Wet
Chemical
Fire Codes
