NFPA NFPA 25 Water-Based Fire Protection Inspection 3

Question 1

Under NFPA 25, what is the required testing frequency for antifreeze solution concentration in a sprinkler system?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Monthly

Answer

Quarterly

Answer

Every 5 years

Question 2

According to NFPA 25, what is the minimum hydrostatic test pressure for a new sprinkler system installation?

Accepted Answer

150 psi or 50 psi above maximum system pressure, whichever is greater

Answer

100 psi or 50 psi above maximum system pressure, whichever is greater

Answer

200 psi for all systems

Answer

Maximum working pressure plus 100 psi

Question 3

Under NFPA 25, when a waterflow alarm fails to activate during a quarterly test, what is the required corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately restore to operation, investigate, and repair before leaving the site

Answer

Document and retest annually

Answer

Notify the fire department and restore within 24 hours

Answer

Restore the system to service and schedule repair within 30 days

Question 4

According to NFPA 25, how often must fire pump acceptance tests be repeated after initial installation?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Every 10 years

Question 5

Under NFPA 25, what must be done with recorded inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) reports?

Accepted Answer

Retained for the life of the system and made available to the AHJ

Answer

Retained for 1 year only

Answer

Retained until the next inspection of the same type

Answer

Submitted to NFPA headquarters

Question 6

According to NFPA 25, what is the required weekly test for an electric fire pump?

Accepted Answer

Churn test (no-flow) for 10 minutes

Answer

Full flow test for 10 minutes

Answer

Pressure test at rated flow

Answer

Visual inspection only