Fire sprinkler system inspection, with the checklist already written
Each riser: valves, gauges, alarm devices and a main drain test, plus the sprinklers on the site. Work it on a phone with no signal, send the customer a signed report, and quote the repairs for anything that failed.
- Items
- 16
- Run on
- Each sprinkler riser
- Usually comes due
- Every year
The checklist you start with
Every item can be changed, removed or added to. Check against the edition of NFPA 25 your jurisdiction has adopted.
Sprinklers
No sprinklers are painted, corroded, damaged or loaded with dust
Pass or fail, photo on a fail
Nothing is stored too close below the sprinklers
Pass or fail
Spare sprinklers and a wrench are kept on site
Pass or fail
Piping
Pipe and fittings are free of leaks and damage
Pass or fail, photo on a fail
Hangers and bracing are in place and not bent
Pass or fail
Outside
Fire department connection is visible, capped and clear
Pass or fail, photo on a fail
Signs identify the system and its valves
Pass or fail
Valves
Control valve is open and locked, sealed or supervised
Pass or fail, each sprinkler riser, photo on a fail
Control valve is easy to reach and labelled
Pass or fail, each sprinkler riser, photo on a fail
Gauges
Static water pressure
Reading (a number), each sprinkler riser, passes at 0 psi or more
Residual pressure during the main drain test
Reading (a number), each sprinkler riser, passes at 0 psi or more
Gauges are in good condition and read sensibly
Pass or fail, each sprinkler riser, photo on a fail
Alarm devices
Water flow alarm sounds when the inspector's test valve is opened
Pass or fail, each sprinkler riser, photo on a fail
Valve tamper switch signals when the valve is moved
Pass or fail, each sprinkler riser, photo on a fail
Main drain
Pressure recovers after the main drain test
Pass or fail, each sprinkler riser, photo on a fail
Comment on the main drain test
Text, each sprinkler riser