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Inspection and Testing Flashcards

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  1. During a NICET inspection exam, what document must be consulted to determine required test frequencies?

    Answer: NFPA 25

    NFPA 25 is the primary reference for inspection, testing, and maintenance frequencies for water-based fire protection systems.

  2. How often must dry-pipe system valve trips be tested according to NFPA 25?

    Answer: Annually

    NFPA 25 requires dry-pipe valves to be trip-tested annually to verify they operate correctly when system air pressure drops.

  3. What information must be recorded after every fire sprinkler system inspection?

    Answer: Date, inspector name, findings, and any deficiencies or corrective actions

    Complete inspection records must include the date, inspector identification, all findings, deficiencies noted, and any corrective actions taken or recommended.

  4. Which test verifies that a wet pipe alarm valve activates the local alarm and waterflow alarm?

    Answer: Alarm valve trip test

    An alarm valve trip test opens the inspector's test valve to simulate waterflow and verify the alarm valve activates local and remote alarms.

  5. What is the maximum time allowed for a sprinkler system alarm signal to be received at a supervising station after waterflow begins?

    Answer: 1 minute

    NFPA 72 requires the sprinkler waterflow alarm signal to be received at the supervising station within 5 minutes of waterflow initiation.

  6. Under NFPA 25, which sprinklers must be replaced after 50 years of service?

    Answer: All sprinklers regardless of type

    NFPA 25 requires all sprinklers to be replaced or tested after 50 years in service to ensure continued reliability.