Supervision of Sprinkler Systems, S-12
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Personally Supervised
Inspection, testing, servicing, and other maintenance of sprinkler systems must be --
whenever the building/structure is altered
When should required fire protection systems be extended or altered to maintain and
continue protection?
6
How many extra sprinkler heads should be kept on the premises for prompt
replacement of fused or damaged sprinklers?
Any heads which have opened or been damaged
Which types of sprinkler heads require replacement?
3 years
A detailed record of inspections, tests, and maintenance should be kept for at least --
Hydrostatic Pressure Test
To demonstrate suitability for Fire Dept. use, connections to sprinkler systems shall be
subject to a ---
Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor in the presence of a Fire Dept.
representative.
A hydrostatic pressure test shall be arranged by the -----
the building owner or owner's representative
Who is responsible for hiring a Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor?
To maintain the sprinkler system & Determine the qualifications/competencies of
the CoF Holder who performs the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the
system.
What are the owner's responsibilities?
Maintains records of all system inspections, tests, servicing, and other
maintenance for the OOS protection system.
Impairment Coordinator
The building owner shall assign an impairment coordinator when a fire protection
system is OOS
Who assigns an Impairment Coordinator?
When a fire protection system is scheduled to be placed out of service for
inspection, testing, etc. & not affecting more than 1 floor
Planned Removal From Service
The CoF Holder & Impairment Coordinator shall be made aware of and authorize
placing the system OOS
Who authorizes a Planned Removal From Service?
Continuously patrol the out of service area, Be provided with an approved means
of notification, Immediately report fire, & Be trained in use of fire extinguishers
When a Fire Protection System is OOS, Fire Watch personnel must:
Sprinkler or Fire Alarm system is or will be OOS on more than one floor, The
system needs to be out of service longer than 8 hours, & One or more fire
protection systems in the area will also be out of service at the same time.
, Notification of OOS conditions shall be made to Fire Dept. in the following cases:
Report the defect to the owner. If it's not repaired within 30 days it shall be
deemed an Impairment and reported in writing to the Fire Dept.
What should a CoF Holder do if they observe a minor defect not presenting a serious
safety hazard?
Fire Dept. connections, System control valves, & Fire command center or a
visible location in the building lobby
OOS systems shall be identified by placing a tag at each of the following locations:
indicate which system or part thereof is out of service
Impairment Coordinators or building owners shall ensure Tags are placed to--
A tag indicates a system,or portion, is OOS. Tags shall be placed at the main
control valve and any closed sectional valves serving areas affected
Tag Requirement
The area affected, Description of condition, Occupancy Classification, CoF #, and
Estimated time until system is operational
What is indicated on each Tag?
Shall be posted on the tag indicating the static and flow pressures before and
after the system was placed OOS
Drain Test Results
Placed on the main control valve if no impairment is found in the entire system
Green Tag
A system is Fully OOS
What does a White Disc indicate?
Placed at main control valve & Indicates the company name, date of removal from
service,and anticipated return to service date
Red Tag - Fully Out of Service System:
A system is Partially OOS
What does a Blue Disc indicate?
Placed at main control valve and any closed sectional valves & Indicates the
company name, date of removal from service, and anticipated return to service
date
Red Tag- Partially Out of Service System:
Red Tag, White Disk
System Fully OOS (tag, disk)
Red Tag, Blue Disk
System Partially OOS (tag, disk)
Green Tag
System Appears Free of Defects or Deficiencies (tag)
Glycerin not greater than 48% and Propylene Glycol not greater than 38%
nonfreezing solution
Approved nonfreezing solutions include --
All parts of an automatic system exposed to freezing temps shall be protected
from freezing via a Dry Pipe System or system with nonfreezing, noncombustible
solutions.
Protection of Sprinkler Systems
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Personally Supervised
Inspection, testing, servicing, and other maintenance of sprinkler systems must be --
whenever the building/structure is altered
When should required fire protection systems be extended or altered to maintain and
continue protection?
6
How many extra sprinkler heads should be kept on the premises for prompt
replacement of fused or damaged sprinklers?
Any heads which have opened or been damaged
Which types of sprinkler heads require replacement?
3 years
A detailed record of inspections, tests, and maintenance should be kept for at least --
Hydrostatic Pressure Test
To demonstrate suitability for Fire Dept. use, connections to sprinkler systems shall be
subject to a ---
Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor in the presence of a Fire Dept.
representative.
A hydrostatic pressure test shall be arranged by the -----
the building owner or owner's representative
Who is responsible for hiring a Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor?
To maintain the sprinkler system & Determine the qualifications/competencies of
the CoF Holder who performs the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the
system.
What are the owner's responsibilities?
Maintains records of all system inspections, tests, servicing, and other
maintenance for the OOS protection system.
Impairment Coordinator
The building owner shall assign an impairment coordinator when a fire protection
system is OOS
Who assigns an Impairment Coordinator?
When a fire protection system is scheduled to be placed out of service for
inspection, testing, etc. & not affecting more than 1 floor
Planned Removal From Service
The CoF Holder & Impairment Coordinator shall be made aware of and authorize
placing the system OOS
Who authorizes a Planned Removal From Service?
Continuously patrol the out of service area, Be provided with an approved means
of notification, Immediately report fire, & Be trained in use of fire extinguishers
When a Fire Protection System is OOS, Fire Watch personnel must:
Sprinkler or Fire Alarm system is or will be OOS on more than one floor, The
system needs to be out of service longer than 8 hours, & One or more fire
protection systems in the area will also be out of service at the same time.
, Notification of OOS conditions shall be made to Fire Dept. in the following cases:
Report the defect to the owner. If it's not repaired within 30 days it shall be
deemed an Impairment and reported in writing to the Fire Dept.
What should a CoF Holder do if they observe a minor defect not presenting a serious
safety hazard?
Fire Dept. connections, System control valves, & Fire command center or a
visible location in the building lobby
OOS systems shall be identified by placing a tag at each of the following locations:
indicate which system or part thereof is out of service
Impairment Coordinators or building owners shall ensure Tags are placed to--
A tag indicates a system,or portion, is OOS. Tags shall be placed at the main
control valve and any closed sectional valves serving areas affected
Tag Requirement
The area affected, Description of condition, Occupancy Classification, CoF #, and
Estimated time until system is operational
What is indicated on each Tag?
Shall be posted on the tag indicating the static and flow pressures before and
after the system was placed OOS
Drain Test Results
Placed on the main control valve if no impairment is found in the entire system
Green Tag
A system is Fully OOS
What does a White Disc indicate?
Placed at main control valve & Indicates the company name, date of removal from
service,and anticipated return to service date
Red Tag - Fully Out of Service System:
A system is Partially OOS
What does a Blue Disc indicate?
Placed at main control valve and any closed sectional valves & Indicates the
company name, date of removal from service, and anticipated return to service
date
Red Tag- Partially Out of Service System:
Red Tag, White Disk
System Fully OOS (tag, disk)
Red Tag, Blue Disk
System Partially OOS (tag, disk)
Green Tag
System Appears Free of Defects or Deficiencies (tag)
Glycerin not greater than 48% and Propylene Glycol not greater than 38%
nonfreezing solution
Approved nonfreezing solutions include --
All parts of an automatic system exposed to freezing temps shall be protected
from freezing via a Dry Pipe System or system with nonfreezing, noncombustible
solutions.
Protection of Sprinkler Systems
