Inspection and testing of sprinkler systems is a critical component to ensuring systems will operate when needed. For the Unit III Assignment, you are required to complete a safety inspection for one type of fire sprinkler system with the following inspection form:
Include a brief summary (maximum of 200 words) of your experience along with the completed inspection form (inspection form is attached). Did you have to answer no to any questions? If so, why? Is this a concern? Did you have to answer NA to any questions, if so, why? Is this a concern? Use at least one scholarly reference for this assignment.
All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in APA style.\
Inspection Checklist
Sprinkler Systems
Name and Address of Building: _________________________________________________________________________
Type of Occupancy: ________________________ Building Construction Type: ________________________________
Inspector: _________
Date:_____________________________________________
Type of Control Valve in Place:
General
Date sprinklers installed: _____
Were building alterations/renovations made since the
last inspection?
Was new sprinkler system added since last inspection?
Any sprinkler system alteration made since the
Yes
Yes
No No
last inspection? What is system type?
Wet
Dry
Preaction
Deluge
Is building fully protected with sprinklers?
If not, explain: ________
Sprinkler Valves
Do sprinkler valves appear in good working order? Is dry pipe valve in heated enclosure?
Are spare sprinklers provided?
Control Valves
Are control valves sealed? Are they locked?
Do they have tamper switches?
Fire Department Connections
Are fire department connections clear and unobstructed? Are protective caps in place?
Are connections identified?
Quarterly Inspections and Tests Recorded
Are quarterly inspections and tests recorded?
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
N/A*
N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A
•N/A (not applicable) means there's no such feature in the building.
Summary:
*Adapted from the National Fire Protection Association