G LOBAL I NTRIMA B ULLETIN
Fire Protection System
Inspection, Testing and
Maintenance Programs
Komp. Mega Grosir Cempaka Mas
Blok L No. 5 Jl. Letjend Suprapto,
Jakarta 10640 - Indonesia
Phone: +62 21 42900128
Fax: +62 21 4290 0129
E-mail: admin@global-
intrima.com
Only regular and thorough inspection, testing and maintenance can
ensure that your initial investment in a fire protection system contin-
ues to pay off through a system that remains viable.
Fire protection system inspection, testing and maintenance program
is needed because :
1. Ensure all fire protection equipment and systems will operate
properly during an emergency and help limit the extent of a loss; a
weak fire inspection program leaves you vulnerable to a crippling
loss incident
2. Comply with industry best practices
3. Keep your good fire/property loss history intact, which will help
ensure competitive and smooth property insurance renewals;
please note that other factors beyond your loss history can impact
insurance renewals
4. Comply with government legislated fire codes; federal, state, pro-
vincial and city/municipal fire codes normally mandate minimum
requirements for fire protection system inspection, testing and
maintenance programs
NFPA INSPECTION CHECK LIST

Activity Frequency Description

Sprinkler system
Sprinkler control valves Inspect Weekly If not locked open or electronically supervised – weekly
Inspect Monthly If locked open or electronically supervised – monthly
Maintain Annually Fully close and reopen, lubricate, etc.
Main drain (2 inch drain) Test Annually
Water storage tank Inspect Quarterly Check water level monthly if not alarmed
Water supply evaluation Flow test 5 years
Backflow prevention assemblies Flow test Annually Some quarterly per NFPA 25*
Sprinkler Inspect Annually
Replace Damaged or pre-1920 models
Replace Annually Industrial cooking equipment
Water spray nozzles Inspect Monthly
Heating systems (cold weather) Inspect Daily For tanks, pump houses, dry pipe valve houses, etc.
Antifreeze Test Annually Specific gravity
Dry, Preaction, and Deluge Systems
Trip Test Annually Full flow every 3rd year
Pressure gauges Inspect Weekly Monthly if DPV air pressure supervision, record pressures
Priming water Test Quarterly
Dry Systems
Flushing investigation Test 5 years At 15, 25, and 5 year intervals thereafter
Quick-opening devices Test Quarterly
Alarm Systems
Water flow Test Quarterly Global Intrima advice
Other Test 6 months
Detectors Test Annually Check with OEM or NFPA 25 for specific advice
Batteries Inspect 6 months Check with OEM or NFPA 25 for specific advice
Other audible & visual alarms Test 6 months
Fire Pumps
Automatic start Test Weekly Via pressure drop
Pressure switch set points Inspect/test Weekly Record start pressure
Excessive vibration or noise Inspect/test Weekly
Suction & discharge pressure Inspect/test Weekly Record pressure
Packing temperature & tightness Inspect/test Weekly
Circulation relief valve Inspect/test Weekly
Suction supply & priming Inspect Weekly
Performance test Flow test Annually
Electric Driver (weekly - 10 min.)
Manual start Test Monthly Exercise isolation switch & breaker
Diesel Engine Driver (weekly – 30 min.)
Fuel supply Inspect Weekly
Engine oil level Inspect/test Weekly Record temperature, pressure
Ventilation Inspect/test Weekly
Batteries & charging system Inspect/test Weekly
Cooling system Inspect/test Weekly Record temperature
Speed governor Inspect/test Weekly Record rpm
Overpressure relief valve Inspect/test Weekly
Fire Door and Dampers
Fire doors Inspect Monthly
Test Annually
Fire dampers and shutters Test Annually
Manual Fire Fighting
Extinguishers Inspect Monthly
Recharge 1-5 years Recharge, refer to NFPA 25 or OEM
Hydrostatic 5-12 years Refer to NFPA 25 or OEM
Standpipe Test 5 years Flow test on wet, hydrostatic on dry
Hose Inspect Quarterly Check condition
Test 3 years After first 5 years
Hydrant Inspect Monthly
Maintenance Annually Flush

*NFPA 25 is the National Fire Protection Association standard on Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Extinguishing Systems.
**OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer.
• For most clients, comprehensive annual servicing by a third party is recommended for Pumps; Diesel Drivers; Tanks; Preaction Valves; Foam Systems; Gaseous, Dry and Wet
Chemical, or Water Mist Extinguishing Systems; and Fire Alarm Systems.
• Consult the OEM and/or NFPA 25 for detailed inspection, maintenance and testing requirements concerning all fire protection equipment.