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

NFPA 25 requires annual testing of antifreeze solution concentration to ensure freeze protection remains adequate.

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

NFPA 25 requires that new systems be hydrostatically tested at 200 psi or 50 psi above the maximum system working pressure, whichever is greater, for 2 hours.

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

NFPA 25 requires that when a waterflow alarm fails, the system be restored, the deficiency investigated, and the issue corrected before the inspector leaves.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

NFPA 25 requires that fire pump annual flow tests be conducted every year to verify the pump delivers rated performance.

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

NFPA 25 requires that ITM records be retained for the life of the system and be available for review by the authority having jurisdiction.

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NFPA NFPA 25 Water-Based Fire Protection Inspection 3