Fire Sprinkler 101 -
How often should my system be inspected?
The National Fire
Protection Association publishes NFPA 25 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of
Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. This document recommends that control
valves without electronic supervision be checked on a weekly basis, just to make
sure that they are in the open position. Other system components have different
requirements. Check with the NFPA 25 or the manufacturers' literature for
details.
At least annually, a full sprinkler system inspection should be performed by a
knowledgeable professional. Some states and cities require more frequent
inspections. Most sprinkler contractors offer economical long-term service
agreements. These contractors can provide you with the test certificates which
will comply with your insurance company and local fire department inspection
requirements.
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