NFPA 25 Technical Committee for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems M E M O R A N D U M DATE: September 1, 2015 TO: FROM: Principal and Alternate Members of the Technical Committee for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Matt Klaus, Principal Fire Protection Engineer/NFPA Staff Liaison SUBJECT: INM-AAA AGENDA PACKAGE A2016 Second Draft Meeting Enclosed is the agenda for the Second Draft Meeting for the Technical Committee (TC) for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. The meeting will be held on September 16 18, 2015 at the Charleston Marriott. The meeting will adjourn by 12:00pm on Friday, September 18 th. NFPA 25, The Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems has entered the Annual 2016 revision cycle and will produce a 2017 Edition. Included in this agenda package are the Public Comments submitted for committee review for the A2016 cycle. This meeting will focus on taking formal actions on these Public Comments. It is imperative that you review the attached public comments in advance. If you have alternate suggestions for text changes, please come prepared with the verbiage and respective substantiation. To review these Public Comments online, please access the following link. www.nfpa.org/25 For administrative questions, please feel free to contact Elena Carroll at (617) 984-7952. For technical questions, please feel free to contact Matt Klaus at (617) 984-7448. You can also reach either of us via e-mail at ECarroll@nfpa.org or MKlaus@nfpa.org. We look forward to meeting everyone in Charleston.
SECOND DRAFT MEETING NFPA Technical Committee on Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Charleston Marriott September 16-18 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 8:00AM. (TC Chair Bill Koffel) 2. Self-Introductions of Members and Guests (Technical Committee) 3. Review of Distributed Meeting Materials (NFPA Staff Matt Klaus) 4. Approval of A2016 First Draft Meeting Minutes (Koffel) 5. Task Group Reports (Where Applicable) 6. Review of Public Comments Thursday, September 17, 2015 7. Resume Public Comment Review Friday, September 18, 2015 8. Resume Public Comment Review 9. Adjournment - 12:00 PM ET (Koffel)
Table of Contents Part 1 - Meeting Agenda Part 2 - Committee Address List Part 3 New Process Worksheets Part 4 First Draft Meeting Minutes Part 5 - A2016 Revision Cycle Part 6- Task Group Org Chart Part 7- NFPA 25 Public Comments
Committee Address List
Address List No Phone Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Systems 09/01/2015 Matthew J. Klaus INM-AAA William E. Koffel Chair Koffel Associates, Inc. 8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, MD 21045-2107 Alternate: Erik H. Anderson SE 10/20/2010 INM-AAA Gary S. Andress Principal Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Risk Engineering 20 Riverside Road Weston, MA 02493-2231 I 7/1/1993 INM-AAA Kerry M. Bell Principal UL LLC 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 Alternate: Jeff Hebenstreit RT 1/1/1991 INM-AAA Michael J. Bosma Principal The Viking Corporation 210 North Industrial Park Road Hastings, MI 49058 National Fire Sprinkler Association Manufacturer Alternate: David L. Asplund M 1/18/2001 INM-AAA Bruce H. Clarke Principal American International Group, Inc. (AIG) 8606 Driscoll Court Charlotte, NC 28269-6105 I 7/16/2003 INM-AAA David A. Dagenais Principal Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 789 Central Avenue Dover, NH 03820 NFPA Health Care Section Alternate: John DiGirolomo U 10/28/2014 INM-AAA Matthew G. Drysdale Principal The DuPont Company, Inc. Barley Mill Plaza, 27/2110 PO Box 80027 Wilmington, DE 19880-0027 NFPA Industrial Fire Protection Section U 7/29/2005 INM-AAA James M. Feld Principal University of California Berkeley 317 University Hall, #1150 Berkeley, CA 94720-1150 E 1/1/1991 INM-AAA Tim Fox Principal Viking Fire Protection 155 North Leonard Street Regina, SK S4N 5X5 Canada Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association Alternate: Jason W. Ryckman IM 08/17/2015 INM-AAA David W. Frable Principal US General Services Administration Public Buildings Service 665 Green Meadow Lane Geneva, IL 60134 Alternate: Todd M. Roeder U 03/07/2013 INM-AAA David B. Fuller Principal FM Global 1151 Boston Providence Turnpike PO Box 9102 Norwood, MA 02062-9102 I 10/27/2005 INM-AAA Greg Garber Principal Pittsburg Tank & Tower Inc. 521 Bushnell Road Virginia Beach, VA 23451-7115 M 10/28/2008 INM-AAA 1
Address List No Phone Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Systems 09/01/2015 Matthew J. Klaus INM-AAA Mark Hopkins Principal JENSEN HUGHES 3610 Commerce Drive, Suite 817 Baltimore, MD 21227-1652 Alternate: Bruce G. Campbell SE 10/28/2014 INM-AAA Roland J. Huggins Principal American Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc. 12750 Merit Drive, Suite 350 Dallas, TX 75251 Alternate: James M. Fantauzzi IM 1/18/2001 INM-AAA Charles W. Ketner L 1/10/2008 Principal INM-AAA National Automatic Sprinkler Fitters LU 669 Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee 7050 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 20732 United Assn. of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Industry Alternate: Gregory A. Bartels John Lake Principal City of Gainesville 306 NE 6th Avenue, Building B PO Box 490, Station 9 Gainesville, FL 32602-0490 Alternate: Janet A. Washburn E 1/12/2000 INM-AAA Peter A. Larrimer Principal US Department of Veterans Affairs 1805 Constitution Blvd Valencia, PA 16059 U 7/24/1997 INM-AAA Russell B. Leavitt Principal Telgian Corporation 2615 South Industrial Park Avenue Tempe, AZ 85282-1821 The Home Depot Alternate: Tracey D. Bellamy U 7/17/1998 INM-AAA Kenneth W. Linder Principal Swiss Re 2 Waterside Crossing, Suite 200 Windsor, CT 06095-1588 Alternate: Brandon W. Frakes I 1/1/1990 INM-AAA Brock Mitchell Principal Extended Stay Hotels 11525 N Community House Rd Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28277 U 10/29/2012 INM-AAA John D. Munno Principal Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. 1230 North Robinson Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Edison Electric Institute Alternate: Ronald Rispoli U 7/1/1994 INM-AAA Top Myers Principal Myers Risk Services, Inc. Ludwigs Corner Professional Center 961 Pottstown Pike Chester Springs, PA 19425 Alternate: Wilton Marburger SE 1/1/1990 INM-AAA Scott Newman Principal Walgreens 1411 Lake Cook Road MS #L411 Deerfield, IL 60015-5213 U 04/08/2015 INM-AAA Clayton Norred, Jr. Principal Norred Fire Systems, LLC 321 North 2nd Street Monroe, LA 71201-6725 National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors IM 3/4/2009 INM-AAA 2
Address List No Phone Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Systems 09/01/2015 Matthew J. Klaus INM-AAA Erik G. Olsen Principal Chubb Group of Insurance Companies 132 Naughright Road Long Valley, NJ 07853-3277 Alternate: Thomas W. LaCorte I 03/03/2014 INM-AAA Gayle Pennel Principal Aon Fire Protection Engineering 4 Overlook Point Lincolnshire, IL 60069-4302 TC on Fire Pumps I 7/20/2000 INM-AAA Peter Placidus Petrus Principal Indonesian Fire & Rescue Foundation Indonesian Fire Service Association Jalan Alam Asri 1/TK. 33 Jakarta, 12310 Indonesia E 10/18/2011 INM-AAA Richard M. Ray Principal Cybor Fire Protection Company 5123 Thatcher Road Downers Grove, IL 60515 Illinois Fire Prevention Association Alternate: David R. Baron IM 7/28/2006 INM-AAA John F. Saidi Principal USDOE Stanford Site Office Stanford Linear Accelerator Center 2575 Sand Hill Road, MS-8A Menlo, CA 94025 U 1/1/1991 INM-AAA J. William Sheppard Principal Sheppard & Associates, LLC 24756 Tudor Lane Franklin, MI 48025 Alternate: Larry Keeping SE 1/1/1990 INM-AAA Gregory R. Stein Principal Tank Industry Consultants 7740 West New York Street Indianapolis, IN 46214 Alternate: Patrick Jon Brown SE 10/27/2005 INM-AAA Darrell W. Underwood Principal Underwood Fire Equipment, Inc. 43000 West 9 Mile Road, Suite 304 PO Box 43 Novi, MI 48375 Alternate: Damon T. Pietraz IM 7/28/2006 INM-AAA Terry L. Victor Principal Tyco/SimplexGrinnell 705 Digital Drive, Suite N Linthicum, MD 21090-2267 Alternate: Gordon Farrell M 4/5/2001 INM-AAA Jason E. Webb Principal National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc. 608 NW 1001 Road Urich, MO 64788-8175 National Fire Sprinkler Association Installer/Maintainer Alternate: George W. Stanley IM 08/11/2014 INM-AAA John Whitney Principal Clarke Fire Protection Products, Inc. 100 Progress Place Cincinnati, OH 45246-1718 Alternate: John T. Whitney, III M 10/27/2005 INM-AAA Erik H. Anderson Alternate Koffel Associates, Inc. 8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, MD 21045-2107 Principal: William E. Koffel SE 3/1/2011 INM-AAA 3
Address List No Phone Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Systems 09/01/2015 Matthew J. Klaus INM-AAA David L. Asplund Alternate Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company, Inc. 1470 Smith Grove Road Liberty, SC 29657 National Fire Sprinkler Association Manufacturer Principal: Michael J. Bosma M 8/2/2010 INM-AAA David R. Baron Alternate Global Fire Protection Company 5121 Thatcher Road Downers Grove, IL 60515 Illinois Fire Prevention Association Principal: Richard M. Ray IM 8/9/2011 INM-AAA Gregory A. Bartels L 08/09/2012 Alternate INM-AAA Sprinkler Fitters LU 669-JATC 7050 Oakland Mills Road, Suite 100 Columbia, MD 21046 United Assn. of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Industry Principal: Charles W. Ketner Tracey D. Bellamy Alternate Telgian Corporation 900 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 680 Atlanta, GA 30339-3084 The Home Depot Principal: Russell B. Leavitt U 10/18/2011 INM-AAA Patrick Jon Brown Alternate Tank Industry Consultants 7740 West New York Street Indianapolis, IN 46214 Principal: Gregory R. Stein SE 10/29/2012 INM-AAA Bruce G. Campbell Alternate JENSEN HUGHES 520 Courtney Way, Suite A Lafayette, CO 80026-8863 Principal: Mark Hopkins SE 10/28/2014 INM-AAA John DiGirolomo Alternate St. Barnabas Hospital 34 White Birch Drive Pomona, NY 10970-3406 Principal: David A. Dagenais U 04/08/2015 INM-AAA James M. Fantauzzi Alternate North East Fire Protection Systems Inc. 318 Charlton Road Ballston, NY 12020 American Fire Sprinkler Association Principal: Roland J. Huggins IM 1/1/1990 INM-AAA Gordon Farrell Alternate Tyco Fire Protection Products 1467 Elmwood Avenue Cranston, RI 02910 Principal: Terry L. Victor M 10/29/2012 INM-AAA Brandon W. Frakes Alternate Global Asset Protection Services 196 Shady Grove Lane Advance, NC 27006 Principal: Kenneth W. Linder I 10/23/2013 INM-AAA Jeff Hebenstreit Alternate UL LLC 484 Tamarach Drive Edwardsville, IL 62025-5246 Principal: Kerry M. Bell RT 08/11/2014 INM-AAA Larry Keeping Alternate Professional Loss Control 3413 Wolfedale Road, Suite 6 Mississauga, ON L5C 1V8 Canada Principal: J. William Sheppard SE 1/1/1992 INM-AAA 4
Address List No Phone Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Systems 09/01/2015 Matthew J. Klaus INM-AAA Thomas W. LaCorte Alternate Chubb Group of Insurance Companies PO Box 1617 15 Mountain View Road Warren, NJ 07059 Principal: Erik G. Olsen I 8/5/2009 INM-AAA Wilton Marburger Alternate Myers Risk Services, Inc. 2102 Kimberton Road, Suite 2 Kimberton, PA 19442 Principal: Top Myers SE 10/29/2012 INM-AAA Damon T. Pietraz Alternate Underwood Fire Equipment, Inc. 43000 West Nine Mile Road, Suite 304 Novi, MI 48375 Principal: Darrell W. Underwood IM 8/9/2011 INM-AAA Ronald Rispoli Alternate Entergy Corporation 2414 West 5th Street Russellville, AR 72801-5541 Edison Electric Institute Principal: John D. Munno U 7/24/1997 INM-AAA Todd M. Roeder Alternate US General Services Administration 9989 McClarnden Court Fishers, IN 46040-5507 Principal: David W. Frable U 03/03/2014 INM-AAA Jason W. Ryckman Alternate Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association 335 Renfrew Drive, Suite 302 Markham, ON L3R 9S9 Canada Principal: Tim Fox IM 10/28/2014 INM-AAA George W. Stanley Alternate Wiginton Fire Protection Engineering, Inc. 699 Aero Lane Sanford, FL 32771 National Fire Sprinkler Association Installer/Maintainer Principal: Jason E. Webb IM 1/10/2008 INM-AAA Janet A. Washburn Alternate City of Hollywood Fire Department 2741 Stirling Road Hollywood, FL 33312 Principal: John Lake E 03/07/2013 INM-AAA John T. Whitney, III Alternate Clarke Fire Protection Products, Inc. 133 Circle Freeway Cincinnati, OH 45246 Principal: John Whitney M 10/23/2013 INM-AAA Cecil Bilbo, Jr. Nonvoting Member Academy of Fire Sprinkler Technology, Inc. 301 North Neil Street, Suite 426 Champaign, IL 61820-3170 SE 03/05/2012 INM-AAA Rohit Khanna Nonvoting Member US Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 C 10/1/1999 INM-AAA Thomas F. Norton Nonvoting Member Norel Service Company, Inc. 37 Buckmaster Drive Concord, MA 01742-2809 IM 7/1/1996 INM-AAA Matthew J. Klaus Staff Liaison National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 4/5/2010 INM-AAA 5
Address List No Phone Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Systems 09/01/2015 Matthew J. Klaus INM-AAA 6
New Process Worksheets
New Terms TERMS Old Terms March 13, 2012 Input Stage Stage where Public Input is sought to develop the First Draft. Public Input (PI) A recommended change submitted for consideration by the Technical Committee. Each Public Input (PI) shall include new, modified or deleted text as appropriate and technical substantiation to support the recommended change. Report on Proposals (ROP) Stage Proposal Download a Public Input Form for documents in Fall 2013 and subsequent cycles First Draft Meeting First Revision (FR) Proposed changes to the text of an NFPA Standard developed by the responsible Committee(s) in the Input Stage. Each First Revision shall contain the new, modified or deleted text as appropriate. A First Revision shall be established through a Meeting Vote and shall only require a simple majority to proceed to ballot. Only First Revisions that pass ballot will show in the First Draft. Each First Revision shall contain a Committee Statement that substantiates the proposed change to the document. Committee Input (CI) A CI can be established during the First Draft Technical Committee meeting (without balloting) in order to highlight the concept to obtain public comment; often used for newer ideas, topics that aren t fully fleshed out or controversial topics. A Committee Input (CI) can also be a First Revision (FR) that fails to receive support of the technical committee through letter ballot. Committee Inputs shall maintain the original FR Committee Statement and shall contain a notification to the reviewer documenting that the CI represents a failed FR. Committee Statement (CS) A Committee Statement is the committee s response to a Public Input (PI), Public Comment (PC) or the committee s technical substantiation for a proposed First Revision. A committee statement shall be established through a Meeting Vote and shall only require a simple majority to proceed. First Draft Report The First Draft Report documents the Input Stage; it shall contain the First Draft, Public Input, Committee Input, Committee and Correlating Committee Statements, Correlating Input, Correlating Notes and Ballot Statements. First Draft The draft of the proposed new or revised standard showing in legislative text all First Revisions and First Correlating Revisions that have passed ballot. Correlating Committee (CC) Correlating Committee Statement The Correlating Committee s response to a Public Input (PI), Committee Input (CI), Public Comment (PC) or the Correlating Committee s technical substantiation for a correlating change to proposed Revision or a correlative CCFR. It shall be established through a Meeting Vote and shall only require a simple majority to proceed. Correlating Committee First Revision (CCFR) Correlating Committee First Revisions are proposed revisions to the Technical Committee s First Revisions that are required to correlate the proposed document. Each CCFR shall contain a Correlating Committee Statement that substantiates the Revision. A CCFR shall be established through a Meeting Vote and shall only require a simple majority to proceed to letter ballot. CCFRs that fail to receive CC support through letter ballot shall not be published as part of the First Draft. ROP Meeting Committee Proposal or Accepted Public Proposal Trial Balloon or an Accepted Proposal (or Committee Proposal) that Failed Ballot Committee Statement ROP ROP Draft Technical Correlating Committee TCC Note TCC Note Technical Committee First Draft meeting - Spring 2012 Page 2 of 34 V.2 3/13/2012
Comment Stage Public Comment Changes submitted by the public during public Comment Stage. Second Draft Meeting Second Revision (SR) Similar to First Revision, but in the Comment Stage. Proposed changes to the text by the TC that have passed ballot. Committee Comment A Committee Comment shall be a Second Revision (SR) that fails to receive support of the TC through ballot. Committee Comments shall maintain the original Committee Statement and shall contain a notification to the reviewer documenting that the Committee Comment represents a failed SR. Committee Action An action by a TC to accept or reject a Comment. This occurs only in the Comment Stage and the action itself is not balloted. Second Draft Report The Second Draft Report documents the Comment Stage; it shall contain the Second Draft, Public Comments with corresponding Committee Actions and Committee Statements, Committee Comments, Correlating Revisions and Ballot Statements. Second Draft The draft of the proposed new or revised standard showing in legislative text all Second Revisions and Second Correlating Revisions that have passed ballot. Report on Comments (ROC) Stage Public Comment ROC Meeting Committee Comment or Accepted Public Comment Committee Comment that failed ballot Committee Action ROC ROC Draft Technical Committee First Draft meeting - Spring 2012 Page 3 of 34 V.2 3/13/2012
NEW PROCESS ACTIONS AND MOTIONS Possible Action #1: Accept Public Comment (exactly as it is) Action Required Sample motion Create a Second Revision I move to create a Second Revision using PC #. Possible action #2: Reject but see (revise submitted text) Action Required Sample motion Step 1 Create a Second Revision based on a Public Comment I move to create a Second Revision based on PC # with the following changes to the text... Step 2 If the revision is related to multiple PCs, respond to all of them together using the cart function I move to create a Second Revision based on PC # and incorporating PC #s with the following changes to the text... Possible action #3: Reject (no change to the standard) Action Required Sample motion Generate a statement (substantiation) I move to reject PC # with the following substantiation... Possible Action #4: Reject but hold (new material) Action Required Sample motion Reject Public Comment for this cycle, but save for next revision cycle I move to reject PC # but hold it for consideration during the First Draft meeting next cycle.
F D Meeting Minutes
NFPA Technical Committee on Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water- Based Systems First Draft Meeting Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel November 3-5, 2014 MEETING MINUTES 1. Call to Order. TC Chair Bill Koffel called the meeting to order at 8:00 (11/3/14). 2. Self-Introductions of members and guests. Members of the committee introduced themselves and reviewed the contact information. The meeting attendance list is attached to these minutes. 3. Review of Distributed Meeting Materials. Staff Liaison Matt Klaus provided an overview of the agenda materials that were sent to the committee and posted on the committee web page. 4. Approval of Pre-First Draft Meeting Minutes. The minutes of the A2016 Pre- First Draft Meeting were reviewed and approved without modification. 5. Review of Meeting Procedures and Revision Process. Matt Klaus gave a presentation on the overall meeting guidelines and the NFPA Regulations Governing TC operations. 6. Work Load. TC Chair Bill Koffel discussed the logistics for the meeting and the process to complete the ROP meeting. 7. Task Group Reports. The following Task Groups provided reports to the technical committee: a. Section 1.1.5 Task Group TG Leader Roland Huggins b. Chapter Reformatting Task Group TG Leader Roland Huggins c. Performance Based ITM Task Group TG Leader Russ Leavitt d. Design Evaluation Task Group TG Leader Cecil Bilbo e. Sprinkler Systems (CH 5) Task Group TG Leader Brandon Frakes f. Antifreeze Reorganization Task Group TG Leader Larry Keeping g. Fire Pump Task Group TG Leader Gayle Pennel h. Automated Testing Task Group TG Leader Gayle Pennel i. Foam-water (CH 11) Task group - TG Leader Robert Caputo j. Tagging Task Group TG Leader Jason Webb k. ITM Procedures Task Group TG Leader Tracey Bellamy
l. Frequency Coordination Task Group TG Leader Bruce Clarke m. NFPA 25 Report Form Task Group TG Leader Wilton Marburger 8. New Business: During their First Draft Meeting, the NFPA 25 Technical Committee (TC) resolved PI 223 which sought to add a new chapter (see attached) to NFPA 25 addressing ITM for Low-, Medium-, High-Expansion, Compressed Air Foam Systems. The Committee Statement for resolving this PI is as follows: These types of foam systems are not within the scope of NFPA 25. The NFPA 11 technical committee covers maintenance of these systems already. The TC will put in a scope clarification request with the NFPA Standards Council for the March 2015 meeting. At the conclusion of the meeting, the TC took a straw poll and the majority of the TC voted to request that the following changes be made to the TC scope since these system are in fact water based systems: Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents on inspection, testing, and maintenance of systems utilizing water as a method of extinguishment. These include sprinkler systems (excluding sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes), standpipe and hose systems, fire service piping and appurtenances, fire pumps, water storage tanks, fixed water spray systems, water mist systems, foam-water systems, low-, medium- and high-expansion compressed air foam systems, valves, and allied equipment. This Committee shall also develop procedures for the conduct and reporting of routine system impairments. 9. Adjournment. Meeting (11/5/14).
Attendees: Principals William Koffel, Chair Kerry Bell Michael Bosma Bruce Clarke David Dagenais James Feld David Frable David Fuller Mark Hopkins Roland Huggins Peter Larrimer Russell Leavitt Brock Mitchell John Munno Top Myers Clayton Norred Erik Olsen Gayle Pennel Bill Sheppard Darrell Underwood Terry Victor Jason Webb John Whitney Alternates: David Asplund David Baron Tracey Bellamy Bruce Campbell James Fantauzzi Gordon Farrell Brandon Frakes Larry Keeping Wilton Marburger Jason Ryckman Damon Pietraz Ronald Rispoli Todd Roeder George Stanley Non-Voting: Robert Caputo Thomas Norton Guests: Ray Bizal George Bogris Jack Coffelt
Jeff Schwartz Peter Schwab Shane Clary David Royse Jack Thacker Matthew Klaus, NFPA Staff Liaison
A2016 Revision Cycle
2016 ANNUAL REVISION CYCLE *Public Input Dates may vary according to standards and schedules for Revision Cycles may change. Please check the NFPA Website for the most up to date information on Public Input Closing Dates and schedules at www.nfpa.org/document # (i.e. www.nfpa.org/101) and click on the Next Edition tab. Process Stage Process Step Dates for TC Dates for TC with CC Public Input Closing Date for Paper Submittal* 6/6/2014 6/6/2014 Public Input Closing Date for Online Submittal (e PI)* 7/7/2014 7/7/2014 Final Date for TC First Draft Meeting 12/12/2014 9/12/2014 Public Input Posting of First Draft and TC Ballot 1/30/2015 10/24/2014 Stage Final date for Receipt of TC First Draft ballot 2/20/2015 11/14/2014 (First Draft) Final date for Receipt of TC First Draft ballot recirc 2/27/2015 11/21/2014 Posting of First Draft for CC Meeting 11/28/2014 Final date for CC First Draft Meeting 1/9/2015 Posting of First Draft and CC Ballot 1/30/2015 Final date for Receipt of CC First Draft ballot 2/20/2015 Final date for Receipt of CC First Draft ballot recirc 2/27/2015 Post First Draft Report for Public Comment 3/6/2015 3/6/2015 Public Comment Closing Date for Paper Submittal* 4/10/2015 4/10/2015 Public Comment Closing Date for Online Submittal (e PC)* 5/15/2015 5/15/2015 Final Date to Publish Notice of Consent Standards (Standards that 5/29/2015 5/29/2015 received no Comments) Appeal Closing Date for Consent Standards (Standards that received 6/12/2015 6/12/2015 no Comments) Final date for TC Second Draft Meeting 10/30/2015 7/24/2015 Comment Posting of Second Draft and TC Ballot 12/11/2015 9/4/2015 Stage Final date for Receipt of TC Second Draft ballot 1/4/2016 9/25/2015 (Second Final date for receipt of TC Second Draft ballot recirc 1/11/2016 10/2/2015 Draft) Posting of Second Draft for CC Meeting 10/9/2015 Final date for CC Second Draft Meeting 11/20/2015 Posting of Second Draft for CC Ballot 12/11/2015 Final date for Receipt of CC Second Draft ballot 1/4/2016 Final date for Receipt of CC Second Draft ballot recirc 1/11/2016 Post Second Draft Report for NITMAM Review 1/18/2016 1/18/2016 Tech Session Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM) Closing Date 2/19/2016 2/19/2016 Preparation Posting of Certified Amending Motions (CAMs) and Consent 4/15/2016 4/15/2016 Standards (& Issuance) Appeal Closing Date for Consent Standards 5/3/2016 5/3/2016 SC Issuance Date for Consent Standards 5/13/2016 5/13/2016 Tech Session Association Meeting for Standards with CAMs 6/13 16/2016 6/13 16/2016 Appeals and Appeal Closing Date for Standards with CAMs 6/29/2016 6/29/2016 Issuance SC Issuance Date for Standards with CAMs 8/4/2016 8/4/2016 Approved: October 30, 2012 Revised December 4, 2013
Task Group Reports and Org Chart
Top Myers Larry Keeping Jim Fantauzzi Cecil Bilbo Jason Webb Tracey Bellamy Dave Barron Ken Linder Gordon Farrell Gayle Pennel Brandon Frakes Terry Victor Darrell Underwood Bill Sheppard Dave Baron Dave Fuller John Whitney NFPA 25 TASK GROUP (TG) ORGANIZATION AS OF August 19, 2014 William Koffel TC Chair Frequency Coordination Task Group Tagging Task Group TG Leader Bruce Clarke TG Leader Jason Webb Cecil Bilbo Tracey Bellamy Terry Victor Janet Washburn Jack Coffelt Robert Caputo Rich Ray Performance Based ITM Program Task Group TG Leader Russ Leavitt Chapter 8 Task Group TG Leader Gayle Pennel Scott Futrell Gary Andress Design Evaluation Task Group TG Leader Cecil Bilbo Dave Frable Tom Lacorte Dave Asplund Rich Ray Russ Fleming Gordon Farrell Section 1.1.5 Task Group TG Leader Roland Huggins Rich Ray ITM Procedures Task Group Jim Fantauzzi Kerry Bell George Stanley Tom Lacorte Jason Ryckman Antifreeze Reorganization Task Group TG Leader Larry Keeping Tom Lacorte Clayton Norred Larry Keeping Darrell Underwood TG Leader Tracey Bellamy
Jim Feld Russ Leavitt Gary Andress Janet Washburn Dave Frable Kerry Bell Larry Keeping Terry Victor Roland Huggins Rich Ray Cecil Bilbo Jason Webb Joe Scibetta Cecil Bilbo Russ Leavitt Rock Mitchell Todd Roeder Rich Ray NFPA 25 TASK GROUP (TG) ORGANIZATION AS OF August 19, 2014 William Koffel CHAIRPERSON Chapter Formatting Task Group TG Leader Roland Huggins Chapter 5 Task Group TG Leader Brandon Frakes NFPA 25 Report Form Task Group TG Leader Wilton Marburger Dave Fuller Dave Frable Kerry Bell Top Myers Larry Keeping Jason Vermeulen Ken Linder Automated Testing Task Group TG Leader Gayle Pennel Chapter 11 Task Group TG Leader Robert Caputo
PUBLIC
of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 64-NFPA 25-2015 [ Global Input ] Process CI-113: Compile all criteria in 13.2.7 and delete criteria on gauges from all chapters and system sections in chapter 13. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Consolidating the requirements on pressure gauges into section 13.2.7 and deleting it from the other chapters and subsections of ch 13 is a good idea. Also agree on changing the frequencies. I have a Word file showing all changes in legislative format. Related Item Committee Input No. 113-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: ROLAND HUGGINS Organization: AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 08 13:52:36 EDT 2015
of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 65-NFPA 25-2015 [ Global Input ] 13.2.7 Gauges 13.2.7.1* Inspections A.13.2.7.1 The inspection frequencies identified in this section not only apply to wet-pipe, dry-pipe, deluge, and preaction systems but also to standpipes and pressure tanks. 13.2.7.1.1 13.2.7.1 Gauges shall be inspected monthly to verify that the gauge is operable and not physically damaged and that normal pressure is being maintained.. 13.2.7.1.1 Where other sections of this standard have different frequency requirements for specific gauges, those requirements shall be used. 13.2.7.1.2 (FR-101) 5.2.4.1 *?Gauges on wet pipe and deluge sprinkler systems monitoring water pressure shall be inspected quarterly to verify that the gauge is operable and not physically damaged and that normal water supply pressure is being maintained 12.2.7.1.3 (CI-113) 13.X.1.1.1 Gauges on dry and preaction systems monitoring air or nitrogen pressure shall be inspected monthly weekly to visually verify that they appear to be undamaged, in good working condition, and display normal air or nitrogen and water supply pressures are being maintained. A.13.2.7.1.3 13.4.5.1.2.3 The gauge on the quick-opening device, if provided, shall indicate the same pressure as the gauge on the system side of the dry pipe valve 13.2.7.1.3.1 (FR-7) 5.2.4.3 Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location, gauges shall be inspected quarterly. 13.2.7.1.4 13.X.1.2 For dry pipe or preaction systems protecting freezers with two air pressure gauges on the air line(s) between the compressor and the dry pipe or preaction valve, the air pressure gauge near the compressor shall be compared monthly to the pressure gauge above the dry pipe or preaction valve. 13.2.7.1.4.1 * 13.X.1.2.1* When the gauge near the compressor is reading higher than the gauge near the dry pipe valve, the air line in service shall be taken out of service, and the alternate air line opened to equalize the pressure. 13.2.7.1.4.2 13.X.1.2.2 The air line taken out of service shall be internally inspected, shall have all ice blockage removed, and shall be reassembled for use as a future alternate air line. 13.2.7.2 Testing 13.2.7.2.1 13.2.7.2 Gauges shall be replaced every 5 years or tested every 5 years by comparison with a calibrated gauge. 12.2.7.2.2 13.2.7.3 Gauges not accurate to within 3 percent of the full scale shall be recalibrated or replaced. 13.2.7.2.3 13.X.1.3.3 Where multiple system risers are supplied by a common water supply source with gauges located at the same elevation, and the gauges for all systems read within 3 percent of the other(s), only one gauge shall be required to be tested to determine if replacement is required. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This compiles the requirementson gauges from throughout the standard. It also differentiates between the requirements by focusing on monitoring water or air instead of listing the system type (for which some systems have both mediums). Related Item Committee Input No. 113-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] First Revision No. 7-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.2.4.3]
of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM First Revision No. 101-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.2.4.1] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: ROLAND HUGGINS Organization: AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 08 15:35:41 EDT 2015
of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 66-NFPA 25-2015 [ Global Input ] Accept CI-117 with the following change. 13.3.2.1.2 Valves electrically supervised and compliance with 13.3.3.5.3 in this standard shall be permitted to be inspected quarterly. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Section 13.3.3.5 is already required and does not need to be repeated in 13.3.2.1.2. reference 13.3.3.5 verses 13.3.3.5.3 Related Item Committee Input No. 117-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] If retained this should Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: ROLAND HUGGINS Organization: AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 08 17:19:32 EDT 2015
of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 70-NFPA 25-2015 [ Global Input ] Process CI-63 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This change is needed to correlate with the same changes made to Chap 5 Related Item Committee Input No. 63-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] First Revision No. 62-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.1.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: ROLAND HUGGINS Organization: AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 08 18:46:31 EDT 2015
of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 81-NFPA 25-2015 [ Global Input ] Referring to the Committe Statement in FR#98 sect. 4.6.6 on Automated testing I find some of the statements contradictory. If automated testing is used to reduce testing frequency how could it result in identifying malfunctioning devices sooner? the goal of automated testing should be the ability to maintain or increase the testing frequency without increasing the costs associated with testing. Less frequent testing will only result in impairments going unknown and/or unaddressed for longer intervals. While the intent of the language is to require that autiomated testing equipment duplicates exactly the manual testing requiremnts some of the proposed language contradicts that intent as well as other language in this Standard. Since the operation or actions of one device may be necessary to cofirm the operational status of other devices within a system as a whole, automated testing equipment considered acceptable by this section might result in isolated devices being tested in a static environment. Methodologies must remain in a system to do manual testing to confirm system operational capabilities and frequencies for required manual tesitng should be added so that automated testing devices do not become the single method to confirm system integrity. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Please refer to comments made regarding Committee Statement. Related Item First Revision No. 98-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 4.6.6] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JAMES MCHUGH Organization: AGF MFG INC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 12 11:10:53 EDT 2015
Public Comment No. 73-NFPA 25-2015 [ Chapter 2 ] Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this standard and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document. 2.1.1 Retroactivity of Referenced Standards. 2.1.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, the provisions of the referenced standards shall not apply to facilities, equipment, structures, or installations that existed or were approved for construction or installation prior to the effective date of the standard. Where specified, the provisions of this standard shall be retroactive. 2.1.1.2 In those cases where the authority having jurisdiction determines that the existing situation presents an unacceptable degree of risk, the authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to apply retroactively any portions of the referenced standards deemed appropriate. 2.1.1.3 The retroactive requirements of the referenced standards shall be permitted to be modified if their application clearly would be impractical in the judgment of the authority having jurisdiction, and only where it is clearly evident that a reasonable degree of safety is provided. 2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471. NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2016 edition. NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016 edition. NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2016 edition. NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2014 edition. NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2017 edition. NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2015 edition. NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2016 edition. NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection, 2013 edition. NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2016 edition. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016 edition. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2015 edition. NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2016 edition. NFPA 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves, 2016 edition. NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars, 2016 edition. NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2015 edition. NFPA 1962, Standard for the Care, Use, Inspection, Service Testing, and Replacement of Fire Hose, Couplings, Nozzles, and Fire Hose Appliances, 2013 edition. 2.3 Other Publications. of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 2.3.1 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. ASTM D975-11b, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils, 2011 2015. ASTM D3359, Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test, 2008, (2010e2). ASTM D6751-11b, Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) for Middle Distillate Fuels, 2011 2015. ASTM D7462-11, Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Biodiesel (B100) and Blends of Biodiesel with Middle Distillate Petroleum Fuel (accelerated Method), 2011. 2.3.2 HI Publications. Hydraulic Institute, 6 Campus Drive, First Floor North, Parsippany, NJ 07054-4406. ANSI/ HI 3.6, Rotary Pump Tests, 2010.. 2.3.3 Other Publications. Merriam-Webster s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 2003. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2016 edition. NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016 edition. NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2016 edition. NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2017 edition. NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2015 edition. NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2016 edition. NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2016 edition. NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2014 edition. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2015 edition. NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2015 edition. NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars, 2016 edition. NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2015 edition. NFPA 820, Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities, 2015 edition. NFPA 1141, Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for Land Development in Wildland, Rural, and Suburban Areas, 2017 edition. NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2012 edition. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Updated ASTM editions. Related Item First Revision No. 133-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 2.4] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Aaron Adamczyk Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City:
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0 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 85-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 2.3.1 ] 2.3.1 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. ASTM D975-11b 14a, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils, 2011 2014a. ASTM D3359, Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test, 2008 2008e2. ASTM D6751-11b, Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) for Middle Distillate Fuels, 2011 2012. ASTM D7462-11 12, Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Biodiesel (B100) and Blends of Biodiesel with Middle Distillate Petroleum Fuel (accelerated Method), 2011. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The proposal that was submitted was to update the three ASTM standards related to diesel fuel, but the Committee Statement inadvertently tied the submittal to PI No. 180 which was not accepted. However, PI No. 180 is not related to this offering. Therefore, PI No. 193 should be considered on its own merits, and since the standards have been updated, from those referenced in NFPA 25-2014, they should be accepted. Related Item Public Input No. 193-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 2.3.1] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 13:39:27 EDT 2015
1 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 4-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 3.3.11 ] 3.3.11. Exercise With regard to systems and components, to apply physical exertion on a device or on equipment to the extent of ascertaining its operational status and functionality. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment During the Public Input stage, the TC stated that the definition of Exercise could not be accepted due to an additional use of the word exercise with regard to judgment. Therefore PI 135 has been adjusted in acknowledgement of the TC's concern. Without this definition, the term "exercise" as it is used in NFPA 25 with regard to equipment is undefined, which is unacceptable. Related Item Public Input No. 135-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 3.3.10.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JOE SCIBETTA Organization: BUILDINGREPORTS Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Mar 10 08:43:34 EDT 2015
2 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 161-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 3.3.21.2 ] 3.3.22* In-Service Date In water-based fire protection systems, the date reflected on the applicable test certificate(s). If the installation standards do not require these certificate(s), the date installation and operational tests of the system or unit or component was completed, and the system or unit or component was accepted by the owner or designated representative. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Tasks in NFPA 25 are frequency based. For that concept to work there has to be a starting point. This comment addresses the committee s statement on resolution of the original proposal and establishes a clear, consistent date for which documentation is required in many cases by the installation standards. Additionally, system acceptance typically involves multiple stakeholders (owner, AHJ, and installing contractor) providing for additional available documentation. A.5.3.1 does adequately address what to do if, for whatever reason, these documents are not available. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 142-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after A.3.3.21.1] Related Item Public Input No. 171-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 3.3.21.2] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 17:13:36 EDT 2015
Public Comment No. 56-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 3.3.40 ] 3.3.40 Sprinkler. 3.3.40.1 Installation Orientation. The following sprinklers are defined according to orientation. 3.3.40.1.1 Concealed Sprinkler. A recessed sprinkler with cover plate. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.1.2 Flush Sprinkler. A sprinkler in which all or part of the body, including the shank thread, is mounted above the lower plane of the ceiling. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.1.3 Pendent Sprinkler. A sprinkler designed to be installed in such a way that the water stream is directed downward against the deflector. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.1.4 Recessed Sprinkler. A sprinkler in which all or part of the body, other than the shank thread, is mounted within a recessed housing. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.1.5 Sidewall Sprinkler. A sprinkler having special deflectors that are designed to discharge most of the water away from the nearby wall in a pattern resembling one-quarter of a sphere, with a small portion of the discharge directed at the wall behind the sprinkler. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.1.6 Upright Sprinkler. A sprinkler designed to be installed in such a way that the water spray is directed upwards against the deflector. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.2* Control Mode Specific Application (CMSA) Sprinkler. A type of spray sprinkler that is capable of producing characteristic large water droplets and that is listed for its capability to provide fire control of specific high-challenge fire hazards. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.3 Corrosion-Resistant Sprinkler. A sprinkler fabricated with corrosion-resistant material, or with special coatings or platings, to be used in an atmosphere that would normally corrode sprinklers. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.4 Dry Sprinkler. A sprinkler secured in an extension nipple that has a seal at the inlet end to prevent water from entering the nipple until the sprinkler operates. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.5 Early Suppression Fast-Response (ESFR) Sprinkler. A type of fast-response sprinkler that has a thermal element with an RTI of 50 (meters-seconds) 1/2 or less and is listed for its capability to provide fire suppression of specific high-challenge fire hazards. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.6 Extended Coverage Sprinkler. A type of spray sprinkler with maximum coverage areas as specified in Sections 8.8 and 8.9 of NFPA 13. [ 13, 2016] 3.3.40. 7 Nozzles. A device for use in applications requiring special water discharge patterns, directional spray, or other unusual discharge characteristics. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.8 Old-Style/Conventional Sprinkler. A sprinkler that directs from 40 percent to 60 percent of the total water initially in a downward direction and that is designed to be installed with the deflector either upright or pendent. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.9 Open Sprinkler. A sprinkler that does not have actuators or heat-responsive elements. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.10 Ornamental/Decorative Sprinkler. A sprinkler that has been painted or plated by the manufacturer. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.11 Quick-Response Early Suppression (QRES) Sprinkler. A type of quick-response sprinkler that has a thermal element with an RTI of 50 (meter-seconds) 1/2 or less and is listed for its capability to provide fire suppression of specific fire hazards. [13, 2016] 3 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
3.3.40.12 Quick-Response Extended Coverage Sprinkler. A type of quick-response sprinkler that has a thermal element with an RTI of 50 (meter-seconds) 1/2 or less and complies with the extended protection areas defined in Chapter 8 of NFPA 13. [ 13, 2016] 3.3.40.13 Quick-Response (QR) Sprinkler. A type of spray sprinkler that has a thermal element with an RTI of 50 (meter-seconds) 1/2 or less and is listed as a quick-response sprinkler for its intended use. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.14 Residential Sprinkler. A type of fast-response sprinkler having a thermal element with an RTI of 50 (meters-seconds) 1/2 or less, that has been specifically investigated for its ability to enhance survivability in the room of fire origin, and that is listed for use in the protection of dwelling units. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.15 Special Sprinkler. A sprinkler that has been tested and listed as prescribed in 8.4.8 of NFPA 13. [ 13, 2016] 3.3.40. 16 Spray Sprinkler. A type of sprinkler listed for its capability to provide fire control for a wide range of fire hazards. [13, 2016] 3.3.40.17 Standard Spray Sprinkler. A spray sprinkler with maximum coverage areas as specified in Sections 8.6 and 8.7 of NFPA 13. [ 13, 2016] Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This public comment does not revise definitions but simply eliminates definitions that are in conflict with the manual of style (by referencing codes, standards or regulations) and recommends placing the definitions in a section of the standard (section 4.10) that is enforceable. Definitions are not enforceable in NFPA. This does not create a conflict with the NFPA Manual of Style because there is no alternate definition proposed. This eliminates a conflict with the Manual of Style. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 57-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after 4.9] Related Item Public Input No. 263-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 3.3.40] Public Input No. 267-NFPA 25-2014 [Chapter 4] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: MARCELO HIRSCHLER Organization: GBH INTERNATIONAL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon May 04 16:51:43 EDT 2015 4 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
5 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 143-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 4.1.1.2 ] New Section 4.1.1.2.1 Care shall be taken to minimize any water damage caused by the water discharged during a test. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment F.R. 38 added this language to section 13.2.4 to help establish what actions were required before opening a test or drain valve. But having the language only in chapter 13 does not clarify the need for the owner to be involved in the process. Including the same language in section 4.1 (Responsibilities of the Property Owner or Designated Representative) makes it clear that both the owner and the ITM contractor share in this responsibility. Related Item First Revision No. 38-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.2.4] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 13:02:52 EDT 2015
6 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 158-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 4.1.5 ] Accept Committee Input No. 129 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment A deficiency or impairment found at any time should be treated just like those discovered during the ITM process. This proposal helps address a missing component of ensuring operational readiness and improves the standard. Related Item Committee Input No. 129-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 15:41:36 EDT 2015
7 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 160-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 4.1.5 ] Inaccurate Committee Statement Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The substance of the original public input (no. 217) is addressed elsewhere, but the committee statement indicating that this topic was shot down by the NFPA general membership is incorrect. NITMAM log numbers 1103 and 1104 were passed at the June 2013 Association Technical Meeting in Chicago, IL by votes of 78 to 60 and 80 to 56 respectively. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 159-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. A.4.1.5] Public Comment No. 162-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. A.4.1.5] Related Item Public Input No. 217-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 4.1.5.1] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 15:56:02 EDT 2015
8 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 69-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 4.1.5.1 ] 4.1.5.1* The property owner or designated representative shall correct or repair deficiencies or impairments that are found during the inspection, test, and maintenance required identified by this standard. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The change suggested by CI-129 made it a tortured sentence. This change is cleaner and requires corrections any time a deficiency or impairment is identified verses the assumption that it applies only when found during an inspection. Related Item Committee Input No. 129-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: ROLAND HUGGINS Organization: AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 08 18:41:12 EDT 2015
9 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 164-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 4.1.6.1 ] 4.1.6.1.1 Where the review required by 4.1.6.1 identifies changes to the building or its use have occurred, the property owner or designated representative shall conduct an evaluation of the fire protection systems for their capability to protect the new occupancy, use, or materials. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This separates the requirement for the annual property review from that for conducting an evaluation to ensure that it is clear that the evaluation of the fire protection systems is only required when the review identifies changes. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 163-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 4.1.6.1] Related Item First Revision No. 96-NFPA 25-2014 [Sections 4.1.6, 4.1.7] Relationship subtext Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: RUSSELL LEAVITT Organization: TELGIAN CORPORATION Affilliation: The Home Depot Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 15 11:38:16 EDT 2015
0 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 163-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 4.1.6.1 ] 4.1.6.1 * As required by applicable building and fire codes, the The property owner or designated representative shall conduct a review of the property to annually to ensure that any changes specified in 4.1.6 have been identified and evaluated. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The revision does nothing to correct the issue of owners who make changes without any evaluation of the impact on the fire protection system. The review needs to be required periodically to improve compliance. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 164-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after 4.1.6.1] Related Item First Revision No. 96-NFPA 25-2014 [Sections 4.1.6, 4.1.7] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: RUSSELL LEAVITT Organization: TELGIAN CORPORATION Affilliation: The Home Depot Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 15 11:23:22 EDT 2015
1 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 71-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 4.1.6.1 ] 4.1.6.1* As required by applicable building and fire codes, the The property owner or designated representative shall conduct a review of the property to ensure that any changes specified in 4.1.6 have been identified and evaluated as required by applicable building and fire codes. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The current sentence implies that conducting a review is required by code instead of the evaluation being required. Currently there is no assigned frequency for this review. Related Item First Revision No. 96-NFPA 25-2014 [Sections 4.1.6, 4.1.7] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: ROLAND HUGGINS Organization: AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 08 18:49:33 EDT 2015
2 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 147-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 4.3.2 ]
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4 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Records shall indicate include the following : The procedure/activity performed (e.g., inspection, test, or maintenance) The organization that performed the activity The required frequency of the activity The results and date of the activity The name and contact information of the qualified contractor or owner, including lead person for activity information: (1) Administrative information (a) Name of property (If applicable) i. Address, including city, state and zip code ii. Name of property owner or designated representative iii. Job title iv. Voice phone v. Fax vi. Email address (b) Inspection and testing organization/office locator i. Address, including city, state and zip code ii. Voice phone iii. Fax (f) Name of lead inspector/tester performing inspection/testing (g) Applicable licenses and certifications (h) Start date of inspection/testing (i) Completion date of inspection/testing (j) Report issuance date (2) Frequency of activity and summary of fire protection systems (a) As defined in Section 3.6, the type of each water-based fire protection system being inspected, tested, or maintained. (b) For each system being inspected, tested, or maintained, the frequency of inspection, testing, and maintenance consistent with Section 3.7. (c) Where a premise being inspected, tested, or maintained has more than one type or multiples of one type of system, the number of each system. (3) Notifications for testing or maintenance (a) If multiple notifications are required (e.g., to the fire department, authority having jurisdiction, and the alarm receiving facility), each notification. (b) The name of the property owner or designated representative who made the notification before testing or maintenance, the time notification was made, and to whom the notification was made. (c) The name of the property owner or designated representative who made the notification after testing or maintenance was completed, the time notification was made, and to whom the notification was made. (4) Impairments and deficiencies (a) Forms and reports that are used for recording the activities and results of inspections, testing, and maintenance, shall contain a section that specifically identifies any deficiencies and impairments that were observed. This section shall be clearly marked and formatted in a way that is easy for the property owner or the designated representative to identify each impairment and deficiency, and, if applicable, where the deficiencies and impairments are located. If required by the jurisdiction, impairments and deficiencies shall be organized by classification. (b) Where an impairment is found while performing inspection, testing, and maintenance,
5 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM the property owner or designated representative shall be notified in writing. (See A.15.6.2.) (5) Signatures section (a) Signature of property owner or designated representative. (b) Signature of lead inspector/tester. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Inconsistent ITM reports are one of the biggest complaints heard from both system owners and AHJ's. Jurisdictions who require information to be reported in a particular format have found it to improve the application and enforcement of the standard. This proposal simply moves the work of the reporting task group, appearing in the first draft as annex material, to the body of the standard. The language does not require the use of any particular form, but will provide consistency in all forms being used by ITM service providers. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 148-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. B.4] Related Item First Revision No. 108-NFPA 25-2014 [Chapter B] Public Input No. 158-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 4.3.2] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 14:24:35 EDT 2015
6 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 124-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 4.3.5 ] 4.3.5.1* Records of prior inspection, testing, and maintenance shall be provided to the qualified personnel performing subsequent annual inspections, testing, and maintenance. Where inspection, testing, or maintenance required at intervals exceeding annually by sections 5.1.1.2, 6.1.1.2, 7.1.1.2, 8.1.1.2, 9.1.1.2, 10.1.1.2, 11.1.1.2, 12.1.2, 13.1.1.2, 14.2.1*, as applicable, have not been documented within the preceding required multi-year interval, each instance shall be deemed a deficiency. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This proposal provides a clear means to handle long term ITM requirements that might otherwise go unnoticed and/or uncorrected due to changes in building owners or contractors. The PI was resolved with the statement that "Failure to conduct activities does not meet the definition of deficiency" which is untrue according to its published definition as per 3.3.7* and specifically with regard to a noncritical deficiency as per 3.3.7.2. 3.3.7* Deficiency. For the purposes of inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, a condition that will or HAS THE POTENTIAL to adversely impact the performance of a system or portion thereof but does not rise to the level of an impairment.... 3.3.7.2 Noncritical Deficiency. A deficiency that does not have a material effect on the ability of the fire protection system or unit to function in a fire event, but CORRECTION IS NEEDED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STANDARD or for the proper inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system or unit. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 125-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after A.4.3.3] Related Item Public Input No. 180-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 4.3.5] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: ROBERT UPSON Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering and Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 09:56:58 EDT 2015
7 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 135-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 4.3.5 ] 4.3.5 Subsequent records shall be retained for a period of 1 year of 3 years after the next inspection, test, or maintenance of that type required by the standard. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Per International Fire Code 2012 edition section 901.6.2 Records - states that all records shall be maintained on the premisis for a period not less than 3 years. creating a conflict with this code section. Related Item Public Input No. 267-NFPA 25-2014 [Chapter 4] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: DAVID CROSS Organization: CITY OF HENDERSON FIRE Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 11:08:17 EDT 2015
8 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 80-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 4.6.1 ] 4.6.1 All components and systems shall be tested to verify that they function as intended. When automated testing in accordance with 4.6.6 is being utlizsed periodic manual testing of the system shall be required in order to confirm the results of automated testing. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Sometimes the action of a specific device is not specific to just that device but is instead a reaction of that device caused by the action of a different device or system. When the action of multiple devices interact to cause a specific reaction it is important that a methodology continue exist to confirm that the interaction of the different devices results in the desired outcome. Related Item First Revision No. 98-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 4.6.6] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JAMES MCHUGH Organization: AGF Manufacturing INC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 12 10:58:50 EDT 2015
9 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 145-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 4.6.6.3 ] New Section 6.6.6.3.1 When automated inspection and/or testing procedures are used, the manual (non-automated) inspection or test frequency shall not exceed 3 years. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Until data exists to support fully automated inspections or tests, there needs to be requirement for an occasional manual verification. This "1 out of 3" proposal is consistent with other requirements in the standard. Related Item First Revision No. 98-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 4.6.6] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 14:05:31 EDT 2015
0 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 78-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 4.6.6.3 ] 4.6.6.3 Automated testing equipment shall should produce the same action required by this standard to test a device. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Sometimes the desired action of a specific device is not specific to just that device but instead a reaction of that device caused by the action of a different device or system. By changing SHALL to SHOULD we accommodate automated testing equipment designed to confirm the operational integrity of that specific automated testing device remote from the system. As an example a test button on a device which results in the sounding of an alarm may only confirm that the buzzer is operational. Related Item First Revision No. 98-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 4.6.6] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JAMES MCHUGH Organization: AGF Manufacturing INC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 12 10:42:10 EDT 2015
1 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 146-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 4.6.6.6 ] 4.6.6.6 Automated test devices and equipment shall be listed for the purpose and designed so that failure of the testing equipment shall not impair the operation of the system unless indicated by a supervisory signal in accordance with NFPA 72. 4.6.6.6.1 Failure of a component or system to pass an automated test, or failure of automated inspection and testing equipment, shall result in an audible supervisory signal in accordance with NFPA 72. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment There are no requirements to maintain the automated equipment itself in this proposal. A failure of a piece of automated test equipment should not be permitted to impair the system. However any failure of the test equipment itself should initiate a supervisory signal to alert someone of a problem. As currently written, a piece of test equipment which fails, but doesn't necessarily result in a system impairment, can go unnoticed and unreported. Related Item First Revision No. 98-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 4.6.6] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 14:15:38 EDT 2015
2 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 79-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 4.6.6.6 ] 4.6.6.6 Automated test devices and equipment shall should be listed for the purpose and designed so that failure of the testing equipment shall not impair the operation of the system unless indicated by a supervisory signal in accordance with NFPA 72. 4.6.6.6.1 Failure of a component or system to pass an automated test shall result in an audible supervisory signal in accordance with NFPA 72. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This might be problematic since the listing agencies maybe unaware of advances in the industry and their requisite protocols or standards may not exist to evaluate these advances. Related Item First Revision No. 98-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 4.6.6] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JAMES MCHUGH Organization: AGF Manufacturing INC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 12 10:53:13 EDT 2015
3 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 75-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 4.6.6.6.1 ] 4.6.6.6.1 Failure of a component or system to pass an automated test shall result in an audible supervisory signal in accordance with NFPA 72. The failure of an automated test shall require a visual inspection and manual testing of the component or system to confirm the component or systems operational integrity. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment By performing a visual inspection and manually testing the system you would confirm if the fault lies with the automated testing device. At which point repairs can be made to the automated testing device. The automated testing device should be retested to manufacture's specifications to confirm its operation. Related Item First Revision No. 98-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 4.6.6] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JAMES MCHUGH Organization: AGF Manufacturing INC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 12 09:56:46 EDT 2015
4 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 57-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 4.9 ] 4.10 Specialized sprinklers 4.10.1 Extended Coverage Sprinkler. A type of spray sprinkler with maximum coverage areas as specified in Sections 8.8 and 8.9 of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. 4.10.2 Quick-Response Extended Coverage Sprinkler. A type of quick-response sprinkler that has a thermal element with an RTI of 50 (meter-seconds)1/2 or less and complies with the extended protection areas defined in Chapter 8 of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. 4.10.3 Special Sprinkler. A sprinkler that has been tested and listed as prescribed in 8.4.8 of NFPA13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. 4.10.4 Standard Spray Sprinkler. A spray sprinkler with maximum coverage areas as specified in Sections 8.6 and 8.7 of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This public comment does not revise definitions but simply eliminates definitions that are in conflict with the manual of style (by referencing codes, standards or regulations) and recommends placing the definitions in a section of the standard (section 4.10) that is enforceable. Definitions are not enforceable in NFPA. This does not create a conflict with the NFPA Manual of Style because there is no alternate definition proposed. This eliminates a conflict with the Manual of Style. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 56-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 3.3.40] Related Item Public Input No. 263-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 3.3.40] Public Input No. 267-NFPA 25-2014 [Chapter 4] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: MARCELO HIRSCHLER Organization: GBH INTERNATIONAL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon May 04 16:56:33 EDT 2015
5 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 91-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 5.1.1.2 ]
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7 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Table 5.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, and maintenance. Table 5.1.1.2 Summary of Sprinkler System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection Item Frequency Reference Control valves Chapter 13 Fire department connections Chapter 13 Gauges (wet and deluge systems) Quarterly 5.2.4.1 Gauges (dry and preaction systems) Weekly/monthly 5.2.4.2, 5.2.4.3, 5.2.3.4 Hanger/seismic races Hangers, braces and supports Annually 5.2.3 Heat tracing Per manufacturer s requirements 5.2.7 Hydraulic design information sign Quarterly 5.2.6 Information signs Annually 5.2.8, 5.2.9 Internal piping condition Chapter 14 Pipe and fittings Annually 5.2.2 Sprinklers Annually 5.2.1 Sprinklers (spare) Annually 5.2.1.4 Supervisory signal devices (except valve supervisory switches) Quarterly 5.2.5 System valves Chapter 13 Valve supervisory signal devices Quarterly 5.2.5 Waterflow alarm devices Quarterly 5.2.5 Test Antifreeze solution Annually 5.3.4 Control valves Chapter 13 Gauges 5 years 5.3.2 Main drain Chapter 13 Sprinklers Sprinklers Sprinklers (dry) Sprinklers (extra high or greater temperature solder type) Sprinklers (fast-response) At 50 years and every 10 years thereafter At 75 years and every 5 years thereafter 10 years and every 10 years thereafter 5.3.1.1.1, 5.3.1.1.1.1, 5.3.1.1.1.2 5.3.1.1.1.5 5.3.1.1.1.6 5 years 5.3.1.1.1.4 At 20 years and every 10 years thereafter 5.3.1.1.1.3 Sprinklers (harsh environments) 5 years 5.3.1.1.2 Supervisory signal devices (except valve supervisory switches) Chapter 13 System valves Chapter 13 Valve supervisory signal devices Chapter 13 Waterflow alarm devices (Mechanical) Quarterly 5.3.3.1
8 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Waterflow alarm devices (vane and pressure switch type) Semiannually 5.3.3.2 Maintenance Low-point drains (dry pipe and preaction systems) Chapter 13 Sprinklers and automatic spray nozzles protecting commercial cooking equipment and ventilation systems Annually 5.4.1.9 Valves (all types) Chapter 13 Investigation Obstruction Chapter 14 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment for a revision to the terminology used in Section 5.2.3. This is an editorial matter, to bring the terms in Chapter 5 into alignment with those of Chapter 10. As per First Revision No. 24, Section 10.2.4.2 now provides the inspection requirements for hangers, braces and supports, but currently Section 5.2.3 and Table 5.1.1.2 only address hangers and seismic braces. Since there are often occasions when a pipe needs to be braced, but not for seismic protection reasons, (for example, as when column sprinkler piping must be braced to position a column sprinkler a suitable distance from the web of a column), the more generic term braces is preferred to the more specific term seismic braces. Similarly, pipe stands, (such as those supporting a valve header up from the floor) should also be inspected, the same as hangers holding piping up near the ceiling structure. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 87-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 5.2.3] Related Item First Revision No. 24-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 10.2.4.2] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 14:35:20 EDT 2015
9 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 92-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 5.1.1.2 ]
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1 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Table 5.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, and maintenance. Table 5.1.1.2 Summary of Sprinkler System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection Item Frequency Reference Control valves Chapter 13 Fire department connections Chapter 13 Gauges (wet and deluge systems) Quarterly 5.2.4.1 Gauges (dry and preaction systems) Weekly/monthly 5.2.4.2, 5.2.4.3, 5.2. 3 4.4 Hanger/seismic races Annually 5.2.3 Heat tracing Per manufacturer s requirements 5.2.7 Hydraulic design information sign Quarterly 5.2.6 Information signs Annually 5.2.8, 5.2.9 Internal piping condition Chapter 14 Pipe and fittings Annually 5.2.2 Sprinklers Annually 5.2.1 Sprinklers (spare) Annually 5.2.1.4 Supervisory signal devices (except valve supervisory switches) Quarterly 5.2.5 System valves Chapter 13 Valve supervisory signal devices Quarterly 5.2.5 Waterflow alarm devices Quarterly 5.2.5 Test Antifreeze solution Annually 5.3.4 Control valves Chapter 13 Gauges 5 years 5.3.2 Main drain Chapter 13 Sprinklers Sprinklers Sprinklers (dry) Sprinklers (extra high or greater temperature solder type) Sprinklers (fast-response) At 50 years and every 10 years thereafter At 75 years and every 5 years thereafter 10 years and every 10 years thereafter 5.3.1.1.1, 5.3.1.1.1.1, 5.3.1.1.1.2 5.3.1.1.1.5 5.3.1.1.1.6 5 years 5.3.1.1.1.4 At 20 years and every 10 years thereafter 5.3.1.1.1.3 Sprinklers (harsh environments) 5 years 5.3.1.1.2 Supervisory signal devices (except valve supervisory switches) Chapter 13 System valves Chapter 13 Valve supervisory signal devices Chapter 13
2 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Waterflow alarm devices (Mechanical) Quarterly 5.3.3.1 Waterflow alarm devices (vane and pressure switch type) Maintenance Semiannually 5.3.3.2 Low-point drains (dry pipe and preaction systems) Chapter 13 Sprinklers and automatic spray nozzles protecting commercial cooking equipment and ventilation systems Annually 5.4.1.9 Valves (all types) Chapter 13 Investigation Obstruction Chapter 14 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Editorial, to correct a typographical error in the First Draft Revision. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 88-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 5.2.4] Related Item First Revision No. 62-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.1.1.2] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 14:39:02 EDT 2015
3 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 93-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 5.1.1.2 ]
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5 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Table 5.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, and maintenance. Table 5.1.1.2 Summary of Sprinkler System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection Item Frequency Reference Control valves Chapter 13 Fire department connections Chapter 13 Gauges (wet and deluge systems) Quarterly 5.2.4.1 Gauges (dry and preaction systems) Weekly/monthly 5.2.4.2, 5.2.4.3, 5.2.3.4 Hanger/seismic races Annually 5.2.3 Heat tracing Hydraulic design information sign Quarterly Per manufacturer s requirements Annually 5.2.6 5.2.7 Information signs Annually 5.2.8, 5.2.9 Internal piping condition Chapter 14 Pipe and fittings Annually 5.2.2 Sprinklers Annually 5.2.1 Sprinklers (spare) Annually 5.2.1.4 Supervisory signal devices (except valve supervisory switches) Quarterly 5.2.5 System valves Chapter 13 Valve supervisory signal devices Quarterly 5.2.5 Waterflow alarm devices Quarterly 5.2.5 Test Antifreeze solution Annually 5.3.4 Control valves Chapter 13 Gauges 5 years 5.3.2 Main drain Chapter 13 Sprinklers Sprinklers Sprinklers (dry) Sprinklers (extra high or greater temperature solder type) Sprinklers (fast-response) At 50 years and every 10 years thereafter At 75 years and every 5 years thereafter 10 years and every 10 years thereafter 5.3.1.1.1, 5.3.1.1.1.1, 5.3.1.1.1.2 5.3.1.1.1.5 5.3.1.1.1.6 5 years 5.3.1.1.1.4 At 20 years and every 10 years thereafter 5.3.1.1.1.3 Sprinklers (harsh environments) 5 years 5.3.1.1.2 Supervisory signal devices (except valve supervisory switches) Chapter 13 System valves Chapter 13 Valve supervisory signal devices Chapter 13
6 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Waterflow alarm devices (Mechanical) Quarterly 5.3.3.1 Waterflow alarm devices (vane and pressure switch type) Maintenance Semiannually 5.3.3.2 Low-point drains (dry pipe and preaction systems) Chapter 13 Sprinklers and automatic spray nozzles protecting commercial cooking equipment and ventilation systems Annually 5.4.1.9 Valves (all types) Chapter 13 Investigation Obstruction Chapter 14 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment for a revision to the inspection frequency specified in Section 5.2.6. The revisions are proposed to bring the inspection requirements for the various signs into conformance with each other. The Information Sign in 5.2.8, the General Information Sign in 5.2.9 and the new Antifreeze Information Sign in 5.2.10 all have annual inspection frequencies. These three signs are just as important as the Hydraulic Design Information Sign, so the Hydraulic sign should also have an annual inspection frequency. There is no reason for that sign to be singled out for quarterly inspections. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 89-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 5.2.6] Related Item First Revision No. 75-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 5.2.9] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 14:42:40 EDT 2015
7 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 86-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 5.1.5 ] TITLE OF NEW CONTENT 5.1.6 Automatic Detection Equipment. Automatic detection equipment shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 72, to ensure that the detectors are in place, securely fastened, and protected from corrosion, weather, and mechanical damage and that the communication wiring, control panels, or pneumatic tubing system is functional. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Since the automatic detection equipment is an integral part of any preaction or deluge sprinkler system, this text, copied from Section 11.2.2 should also be included in Chapter 5. Related Item Public Input No. 53-NFPA 25-2014 [Sections 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 11.2.6, 11.2.7, 11...] First Revision No. 11-NFPA 25-2014 [Sections 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 11.2.6, 11.2.7, 11...] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 13:47:58 EDT 2015
8 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 137-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 5.2.1.1.1 ] 5.2.1.1.1* Any sprinkler that shows signs of any of the following shall be replaced: (1) Leakage (2) Corrosion detrimental to sprinkler performance Corrosion (3) Physical damage (4) Loss of fluid in the glass bulb heat-responsive element (5) Loading detrimental to sprinkler performance Loading (6) Paint other than that applied by the sprinkler manufacturer Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This comment is to remove the language "detrimental to sprinkler performance" from section 8.2.1.1.1 (2) Corrosion and (3) Loading. This language is unenforceable and will lead to different interpretations between the AHJ and the personnel performing the inspection. It is not reasonable to expect the inspector to make a judgment of the level of corrosion or loading that may or may not have a detrimental effect on the operation of that sprinkler. The degree of loading and/or corrosion that will impair the operation of a sprinkler can only be determined through laboratory testing and is not a determination that can be made with a visual inspection in the field. The annex note (A.5.2.1.1.1) does indicate that the criteria for loading and corrosion that is not detrimental to sprinkler performance can only be determined if a representative sample of the suspect sprinklers are tested in a laboratory. As this guidance is in the annex it is not a requirement of the standard and this concept is not enforceable. Related Item First Revision No. 72-NFPA 25-2014 [Sections 5.2.1.1.1, 5.2.1.1.2] Public Input No. 212-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. A.5.2.1.1.2(2)] Public Input No. 215-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.2.1.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: ROLAND ASP Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering and Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 11:26:28 EDT 2015
9 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 165-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 5.2.1.1.3 ] 5.2.1.1.3 * Where replacing residential sprinklers manufactured prior to 2003 that are no longer available from the manufacturer and are installed using a design density less than 0.05 gpm/ft 2 (204 mm/min), a residential sprinkler with an equivalent K-factor (± 5 percent) shall be permitted to be used provided the currently listed coverage area for the replacement sprinkler is not exceeded. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Having specific requirements for replacing a certain type of sprinkler is not consistent with the intent of the standard. Stating the specific correction action for a single issue will start the standard down the path of including specific requirements for the repair or corrective actions of all components. For sprinklers alone it could include items such as the same RTI, Temperature Rating, Orifice Size, etc. The specific requirements for correction actions or repairs is within the scope and purpose of the referenced installation standards and not NFPA 25. Related Item First Revision No. 4-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 5.2.1.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: RUSSELL LEAVITT Organization: TELGIAN CORPORATION Affilliation: The Home Depot Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 15 11:50:36 EDT 2015
0 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 166-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 5.2.1.1.6 ] 5.2.1.1.6 Escutcheons and coverplates for recessed, flush, and concealed sprinklers shall be replaced with their listed escutcheon or coverplate if found missing during the inspection. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment See statement for PC 165. Related Item First Revision No. 6-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.2.1.1.6] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: RUSSELL LEAVITT Organization: TELGIAN CORPORATION Affilliation: The Home Depot Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 15 12:07:24 EDT 2015
1 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 167-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 5.2.1.1.7 ] 5.2.1.1.7 Where the listed the escutcheon or coverplate is missing and is no longer commercially available, the sprinkler shall be replaced. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The use of the term 'listed" is not needed. See statement for PC 165 Related Item First Revision No. 6-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.2.1.1.6] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: RUSSELL LEAVITT Organization: TELGIAN CORPORATION Affilliation: The Home Depot Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 15 12:12:28 EDT 2015
2 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 5-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 5.2.1.4 ] 5.2.1.4.1 In the event that the annual inspection of the supply of spare sprinklers reveals one or more sprinklers that are part of a recall program, the property owner or designated representative shall be notified in writing. 5.2.1.4.1.2 If the notification specified in 5.2.1.4.1 is submitted, the property owner or designated representative shall take measures to ensure that either the recalled sprinklers are not installed in the building or, if installed, that they are replaced along with the recalled sprinklers in the spare sprinkler cabinet. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment During the Public Input stage, the TC stated that identifying recalled equipment is outside the scope of inspection, testing and maintenance requirements in NFPA 25 and that it is actually part of a design evaluation. However, the TC did not take this stance during the Input stage of the last revision cycle but took a very similar proposal and broadened it from its original intent to address just the spare sprinkler box to addressing all sprinklers in a building. The TC accepted its revised input but the expansive re-write was ultimately defeated during the Comment stage. PI 136 seeks to re-introduce a similar version of that sensible proposal as it was originally written by limiting such identification of recalled heads to the spare sprinkler box, which is at eye level and is supposed to be representative of the sprinklers in the building. Verifying sprinkler head makes and models in the spare sprinkler cabinet is an easy process as is verifying whether any heads in the eye-level, easy-to-reach cabinet are part of a recall program or not. So this does not put an onerous burden on the technician, as would've been the case had the committee's re-write during the last cycle been accepted. With regard to the TC's statement that identifying recalled heads is a design evaluation issue and not an ITM issue, I respectfully submit that this is an incorrect conclusion. Firstly, A.4.1.5, which is currently the only mention of recalled equipment in NFPA 25, is linked, not to the design evaluation section in Chapter 4, but to the ITM Corrections and Repairs section of Chapter 4. Secondly, none of the items listed in Design Evaluation sections 4.1.6.2 and 4.1.7 as well as the sample form in Annex E, address anything remotely related to recalled sprinkler heads or any recalled equipment for that matter. True, sections 4.1.6.2 and 4.1.7 are not limited to what is mentioned therein but the fact that there is no mention in either of those sections or in the sample form leads one to conclude correctly that identifying recalled equipment is, in fact, associated with ITM-related corrections and repairs. If the TC concludes that identifying recalled heads or equipment is part of a design evaluation only, it is arguable then that such equipment might never be identified during the normal course of inspection, testing, and maintenance as a trigger for the design evaluation to take place. Furthermore, given the aforementioned absence of any mention of recalled equipment with regard to design evaluations, one could conceivably overlook such an identification in the event that a design evaluation actually takes place. That presents a serious problem for building owners and one that service providers can easily help to alleviate as they work well within the confines of ITM activities per NFPA 25 to identify if there are any recalled heads in the spare sprinkler cabinet. PI 136 is a reasonable addition to the standard. It is in line with ITM corrections and repairs. Recalls are currently linked with the ITM-related Corrections and Repairs section in Chapter 4. At the end of the last cycle, when a subsequent NITMAM was submitted to restore the TC's revised input, the NITMAM's opponents raised the liability issue inherent with the broad scope of the TC's re-write as the main basis for their opposition, not a supposed conflict between ITM scope and design evaluations. The TC's current summation on this issue is neither consistent with its own previous stance during the last revision cycle nor can it be substantiated in the standard itself. As such, I re-submit this once again for the committee's review and acceptance as an SR. Currently, NFPA 1 and the IFC both mandate the identification and replacement of any and all recalled equipment. It is likely that NFPA 72 will be following suit in the 2016 edition of that Code as well. PI 136 stops short of applying a similar identification and replacement of all equipment and limits such activity to sprinkler heads only and then only sprinkler heads as identified in the cabinet, not the building. Again, this is reasonable. The TC would do well to keep in step with other industry-leading codes and standards and include in the body of NFPA 25 enforceable language regarding recalls, language which also takes into account the liability concerns of service providers. Related Public Comments for This Document
3 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Related Comment Public Comment No. 6-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. A.4.1.5] Public Comment No. 7-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after A.5.2.1.3] Related Item Public Input No. 136-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 5.2.1.4] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JOE SCIBETTA Organization: BUILDINGREPORTS Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Mar 10 09:03:25 EDT 2015
Public Comment No. 87-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 5.2.3 ] 5.2.3 * Hangers, Braces and Seismic Braces Supports. Sprinkler pipe hangers, braces and seismic braces shall supports shall be inspected annually from the floor level. 5.2.3.1 Hangers, braces and seismic braces shall supports shall not be damaged, loose, or unattached. 5.2.3.2 Hangers, braces and seismic braces that supports that are damaged, loose, or unattached shall be replaced or refastened. 5.2.3.3 * Hangers, braces and seismic braces installed supports installed in concealed spaces such as above suspended ceilings shall not require inspection. 5.2.3.4 Hangers, braces and seismic bracing installed supports installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety considerations due to process operations shall be inspected during each scheduled shutdown. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment for a revision to a subject heading in the Inspection portion of Table 5.1.1.2.This is an editorial matter, to bring the terms in Chapter 5 into alignment with those of Chapter 10. As per First Revision No. 24, Section 10.2.4.2 now provides the inspection requirements for hangers, braces and supports, but currently Section 5.2.3 and Table 5.1.1.2 only address hangers and seismic braces. Since there are often occasions when a pipe needs to be braced, but not for seismic protection reasons, (for example, as when column sprinkler piping must be braced to position a column sprinkler a suitable distance from the web of a column), the more generic term braces is preferred to the more specific term seismic braces. Similarly, pipe stands, (such as those supporting a valve header up from the floor) should also be inspected, the same as hangers holding piping up near the ceiling structure. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 91-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 5.1.1.2] Related Item First Revision No. 24-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 10.2.4.2] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 13:53:55 EDT 2015 4 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
Public Comment No. 88-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 5.2.4 ] 5.2.4 Gauges. 5.2.4.1 * Gauges on wet pipe and deluge sprinkler systems and gauges on the water supply side of dry and preaction systems shall be inspected quarterly to verify that the gauge is operable and not physically damaged and that normal water supply pressure is being maintained. 5.2.4.2 Gauges on Air pressure gauges on dry and preaction systems shall be inspected weekly to ensure that to verify that the gauge is operable and not physically damaged and that normal air or nitrogen and water pressures are being maintained. 5.2.4.3 Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location, gauges shall be inspected permitted to be inspected quarterly. 5.2.4.4 * For dry pipe or preaction systems protecting freezers with two air pressure gauges on the air line(s) between the compressor and the dry pipe or preaction valve, the air pressure gauge near the compressor shall be compared weekly to the pressure gauge above the dry pipe or preaction valve. 5.2.4.4.1 When the gauge near the compressor is reading higher than the gauge near the dry pipe or preaction valve, the air line in service shall be taken out of service, and the alternate air line shall be opened to equalize the pressure. 5.2.4.4.2 The air line taken out of service shall be internally inspected, shall have all ice blockage removed, and shall be reassembled for use as a future alternate air line. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The revision to 5.2.4.1 is offered because as per the Committee Statement for FR No. 7, the water pressure monitoring on a dry or preaction system should be to the same criteria as that for wet pipe or deluge systems. Therefore the water pressure gauges should also be allowed to be inspected on a quarterly basis. However, as it is currently written, even if the air pressure gauges are monitored, dry and preaction water pressure gauges would still remain on a weekly inspection frequency. The revision to 5.2.4.2 is suggested, to bring the inspection requirements for air gauges into closer alignment with those for water gauges. The revisions for 5.2.4.3 and for 5.3.4.4.1 are mainly editorial, to provide better clarity. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 92-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 5.1.1.2] Related Item First Revision No. 7-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.2.4.3] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: Street Address: City: State: Zip: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL 5 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
6 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Submittal Date: Wed May 13 14:03:36 EDT 2015
Public Comment No. 89-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 5.2.6 ] 5.2.6 * Hydraulic Design Information Sign. The hydraulic design information sign shall be inspected quarterly inspected annually to verify that it is provided, attached securely to the sprinkler riser, and is legible. 5.2.6.1 A hydraulic design information sign that is missing or illegible shall be replaced. 5.2.6.2 A pipe schedule system shall have a hydraulic design information sign that reads Pipe Schedule System. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment for a revision to the inspection frequency listed in Table 5.1.1.2. The revisions are proposed to bring the inspection requirements for the various signs into conformance with each other. The Information Sign in 5.2.8, the General Information Sign in 5.2.9 and the new Antifreeze Information Sign in 5.2.10 all have annual inspection frequencies. These three signs are just as important as the Hydraulic Design Information Sign, so the Hydraulic sign should also have an annual inspection frequency. There is no reason for that sign to be singled out for quarterly inspections. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 93-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 5.1.1.2] Related Item First Revision No. 75-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 5.2.9] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 14:22:58 EDT 2015 7 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
8 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 169-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 5.4.2.4 ] 5.4.2.4 Compressors used in conjunction with dry pipe sprinkler systems shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with Chapter 13 and the manufacturer s instructions. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Air compressor ITM requirements are found in Chapter 13. This section is not needed. Related Item First Revision No. 45-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.4.2.4] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: RUSSELL LEAVITT Organization: TELGIAN CORPORATION Affilliation: The Home Depot Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 15 12:31:27 EDT 2015
9 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 90-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 6.3.1.6.2 ] 6.3.1.6.2 Pressure gauges shall be provided for the test and shall be maintained in accordance with 5 8.3.3. 2. 2. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Section 5.3.2 just contains direction for sprinkler system gauges, whereas Section 8.3.3.2.2 was added by FR No. 86 to provide calibration requirements for conducting annual fire pump tests. The accuracy for the measuring devices used in the 5 year waterflow test should be comparable to that for a fire pump flow test and not just equivalent to the minimum level accepted on a sprinkler system gauge. Additionally, the use of flow meters is becoming more prevalent in waterflow testing, and 8.3.3.2.2 also speaks to the accuracy requirements for those devices, whereas Section 5.3.2 only addresses pressure gauges. Related Item First Revision No. 86-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.3.3] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 14:27:55 EDT 2015
0 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 97-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 7.1.1.2 ] 7.1.1.2 Table 7.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, and maintenance. Table 7.1.1.2 Summary of Private Fire Service Main Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection Item Frequency Reference Hose houses Quarterly 7.2.2.7 Hydrants (dry barrel and wall) Annually and after each operation 7.2.2.4 Monitor nozzles Semiannually 7.2.2.6 Hydrants (wet barrel) Annually and after each operation 7.2.2.5 Mainline strainers Annually and after each significant flow 7.2.2.3 Piping (exposed) Annually 7.2.2.1 Piping (underground) See 7.2.2.2 7.2.2.2 Test Monitor nozzles Flow, annually (range and operation) 7.3.3 Hydrants Flow, annually 7.3.2 Piping (exposed and underground) (flow test) 5 years 7.3.1 Valve status test 13.3.1.2.1 Maintenance Chapter 13 Mainline strainers Annually and after each operation 7.2.2.3 Hose houses Annually 7.2.2.7 Hydrants Annually 7.4.2 Monitor nozzles Annually 7.4.3 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment First Revision No. 62 was instituted to, among other items, change from referencing a specific section, when sending the user outside of Chapter 5, to simply reference the Chapter number and to create consistency throughout the tables. To achieve this consistency, Table 7.1.1.2 should be modified in the same manner. Related Item First Revision No. 62-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.1.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 15:11:28 EDT 2015
1 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 72-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 7.2.2.3.3 ] 7.2.2.3.3 Where any deficiency is noted, the appropriate corrective action shall be taken. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The item is already required by 4.1.5 Related Item First Revision No. 67-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 7.2.2.3] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: ROLAND HUGGINS Organization: AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 08 18:54:00 EDT 2015
2 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 94-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 7.2.2.4 ] 7.2.2.4 Dry Barrel and Wall Hydrants. Dry barrel and wall hydrants shall be inspected annually and after each operationfor the following conditions: (1) Inaccessibility (2) Presence of water or ice in the barrel (could indicate a faulty drain, a leaky hydrant valve, or high groundwater table) (3) Improper drainage from barrel (4) Leaks in outlets or at top of hydrant (5) Cracks in hydrant barrel (6) Tightness of outlet caps (7) Worn outlet threads (8) Worn hydrant operating nut (9) Availability of operating wrench (10) Exterior corrosion 7.2.2.4.1 Where any deficiency is noted, the appropriate corrective action shall be taken. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The Committee Statement for PI No. 29 and for FR No. 29 acknowledged that hydrants that are subject to rust/corrosion should be treated for such conditions, but the actual text to inspect for corrosion was inadvertently not entered into FR No. 29. This oversight needs to be corrected. Related Item Public Input No. 29-NFPA 25-2013 [Section No. 7.2.2.4] First Revision No. 29-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 7.2.2.4] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 14:53:47 EDT 2015
3 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 95-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 7.2.2.5 ] 7.2.2.5 Wet Barrel Hydrants. Wet barrel hydrants shall be inspected annually and after each operationfor the following conditions: (1) Inaccessibility (2) Leaks in outlets or at top of hydrant (3) Cracks in hydrant barrel (4) Tightness of outlet caps (5) Worn outlet threads (6) Worn hydrant operating nut (7) Availability of operating wrench (8) Exterior corrosion 7.2.2.5.1 Where any deficiency is noted, the appropriate corrective action shall be taken. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The Committee Statement for PI No. 30 and for FR No. 30 acknowledged that hydrants that are subject to rust/corrosion should be treated for such conditions, but the actual text to inspect for corrosion was inadvertently not entered into FR No. 30. This oversight needs to be corrected. Related Item Public Input No. 30-NFPA 25-2013 [Section No. 7.2.2.5] First Revision No. 30-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 7.2.2.5] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 15:03:56 EDT 2015
Public Comment No. 96-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 7.3.1 ] 7.3.1 * Underground and Exposed Piping Flow Tests. Underground and exposed piping serving hydrants shall be flow tested at minimum 5-year intervals. 7.3.1.1 Any flow test results that indicate deterioration of available waterflow and pressure shall be investigated to the complete satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction to ensure that the required flow and pressure are available for fire protection. 7.3.1.2 Where underground piping supplies individual fire sprinkler, standpipe, water spray, or foam-water sprinkler systems and there are no means to conduct full flow tests, tests generating the maximum available flows shall be permitted. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The submitter s comments were valid and the Committee Statement did not bear on the issue that was forwarded. As the standard current reads, since Section 7.3.1 only applies to piping that serves hydrants. There is no requirement to flow any other systems such as those that only serve individual sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, etc. Therefore there actually is no provision to take a user to Section 7.3.1.2. To correct the problem the text serving hydrants should be deleted from 7.3.1, so that it section would then apply to all private fire service mains. Related Item Public Input No. 244-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 7.3.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 15:08:42 EDT 2015 4 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
5 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 51-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 8.1.1.2 ]
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7 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM The minimum frequency of inspection, testing, and maintenance shall be in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations andtable 8.1.1.2. Table 8.1.1.2 Summary of Fire Pump Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Item Frequency Reference Inspection Pump house/room Weekly 8.2.2(1) Pump Weekly 8.2.2(2) Electric pump system Weekly 8.2.2(3) Diesel pump system Weekly 8.2.2(4) Steam pump system Weekly 8.2.2(5) Suction screens Annually 8.3.3.7 Alignment End play Tighten electrical connections Grease pump and motor bearings and coupling Check for corrosion on (PCB's) Check for cracked cable and wire insulation Check for leaks in plumbing parts Extracted from NFPA 20-2013 12.4.1.4 (10) Extracted from NFPA 20-2013 12.4.1.4 (11) Check fuel tank Vents and overflow piping Hoses and connections for cracks and leaks Crankcase breather Exhaust system Batteries Control and power wiring Change oil Change filters Check anodes Water filter Check pressure gauges Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually 8.3.6.4 8.3.6.5 8.3.6.6 8.3.6.7 8.3.6.8 8.3.6.9 8.3.6.10 8.3.6.11 8.3.6.12 8.3.6.13 8.3.6.14 8.3.6.15 8.3.6.16 8.3.6.17 8.3.6.18 8.3.6.19 8.3.6.20 8.3.6.21 8.3.6.22 8.3.6.23 8.3.6.24 Test Pump operation (no flow) 8.3.1 Diesel engine driven fire pump Weekly 8.3.1.1 Electric motor driven fire pump Weekly/monthly 8.3.1.2 Pump performance (flow) Annually 8.3.3 Main relief valve Annually 8.3.3.3 Fire pump alarm signals Annually 8.3.3.5 10 Diesel fuel testing Annually 8.3.4
8 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Item Frequency Reference Power transfer switch Annually 8.3.3.4 Maintenance Coupling Per manufacturer 8.5 Controller Per manufacturer 8.5 Electric motor and power system Per manufacturer 8.5 Diesel engine system Per manufacturer 8.5 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment To align NFPA 25 to NFPA 20 Related Item First Revision No. 79-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: DARRELL UNDERWOOD Organization: UNDERWOOD FIRE EQUIPMENT INC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Apr 28 16:16:44 EDT 2015
9 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 58-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 8.1.1.2 ] 8.1.1.2* The minimum frequency of inspection, testing, and maintenance shall be in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations andtable 8.1.1.2. Table 8.1.1.2 Summary of Fire Pump Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Item Frequency Reference Inspection Pump house/room Weekly 8.2.2(1) Pump Weekly 8.2.2(2) Electric pump system Weekly 8.2.2(3) Diesel pump system Weekly 8.2.2(4) Steam pump system Weekly 8.2.2(5) Suction screens Annually 8.3.3.7 Alignment Annually 8.3.6.4 Test Pump operation (no flow) 8.3.1 Diesel engine driven fire pump Weekly 8.3.1.1 Electric motor driven fire pump Weekly/monthly 8.3.1.2 Pump performance (flow) Annually 8.3.3 Main relief valve Annually 8.3.3.3 Fire pump alarm signals Annually 8.3.3.5 Diesel fuel testing Annually 8.3.4 Power transfer switch Annually 8.3.3.4 Maintenance Coupling Per manufacturer 8.5 Controller Per manufacturer 8.5 Electric motor and power system Per manufacturer 8.5 Diesel engine system Per manufacturer 8.5 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Why is the minimum testing table proposed to go in the annex? Some pump manufacturers might not dictate in their product specification document all the testing that needs to be done. We need a baseline. The table accomplished this. Additionally, I might have two different fire pumps at one of my plants. It will be difficult keeping track of the testing requirements if one pump requires something more than the other pump. Related Item Public Input No. 8-NFPA 25-2013 [Sections A.5.3.4.2.1, A.5.3.4.2.1(1), A.5.3.4.2.1(3)] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JOAN HIGGINS Organization: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Street Address: City:
0 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 05 13:43:50 EDT 2015
1 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 61-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 8.1.1.2 ]
2 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 8.1.1.2*
3 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM The minimum frequency of inspection, testing, and maintenance shall be in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations andtable 8.1.1.2. Table 8.1.1.2 Summary of Fire Pump Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Item Frequency Reference Inspection Pump house/room Weekly 8.2.2(1) Pump Weekly 8.2.2(2) Electric pump system Weekly 8.2.2(3) Diesel pump system Weekly 8.2.2(4) Steam pump system Weekly 8.2.2(5) Suction screens Annually 8.3.3.7 Alignment End play Tighten electrical connections Grease pump and motor bearings and coupling Check for corrosion on (PCB's) Check for cracked cable and wire insulation Check for leaks in plumbing parts Extracted from NFPA 20-2013 12.4.1.4 (10) Extracted from NFPA 20-2013 12.4.1.4 (11) Check fuel tank Vents and overflow piping Hoses and connections for cracks and leaks Crankcase breather Exhaust system Batteries Control and power wiring Change oil Change filters Check anodes Water filter Check pressure gauges Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Auunally Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually 8.3.6.4 8.3.6.5 8.3.6.6 8.3.6.7 8.3.6.8 8.3.6.9 8.3.6.10 8.3.6.11 8.3.6.12 8.3.6.13 8.3.6.14 8.3.6.15 8.3.6.16 8.3.6.17 8.3.6.18 8.3.6.19 8.3.6.20 8.3.6.21 8.3.6.22 8.3.6.23 8.3.6.24 Test Pump operation (no flow) 8.3.1 Diesel engine driven fire pump Weekly 8.3.1.1 Electric motor driven fire pump Weekly/monthly 8.3.1.2 Pump performance (flow) Annually 8.3.3 Main relief valve Annually 8.3.3.3 Fire pump alarm signals Annually 8.3.3.5 Diesel fuel testing Annually 8.3.4
4 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Item Frequency Reference Power transfer switch Annually 8.3.3.4 Maintenance Coupling Per manufacturer 8.5 Controller Per manufacturer 8.5 Electric motor and power system Per manufacturer 8.5 Diesel engine system Per manufacturer 8.5 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment To align NFPA 25 to NFPA 20 and coordinate chart with code wording Related Item First Revision No. 79-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: J WILLIAM SHEPPARD Organization: SHEPPARD ASSOCIATES LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 05 17:36:04 EDT 2015
5 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 49-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 8.2.2 ]
6 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 8.2.2*
7 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM The pertinent visual observations specified in the following checklists shall be performed weekly: (1) Pump house conditions are determined as follows: (2) Heat is adequate, not less than 40 F (4 C) for pump room with electric motor or diesel engine driven pumps with engine heaters. (3) Heat is adequate, not less than 70 F (21 C) for pump room with diesel engine driven pumps without engine heaters. (4) Ventilating louvers are free to operate (5) Extract 4. 12.5 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Artifical light shall be provided in a pump room or pump house)vided in accordance (6) Extract 4.12.5 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Emergency lighting shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 101, Life Safety code.) "Note Emergency lights shall not be converted to an engine starting battery" (7) Extract 4.12.7.1 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Floors shall be pitched for adequate drainage of escaping water away from critical equipment such as the pump driver, controller, and so forth.) (8) Extract 4.12.7.2 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (The pump room or pump house shall be provided with a floor drain that will discharge to a frost-free location.) (9) Extract 4.12.8 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Couplings and flexible connecting shafts shall be installed with a coupling guard in accordance with section 8 of ANSI B15.1. Safety standard for mechanical power transmission apparatus.) (10) Pump system conditions are determined as follows: (11) Pump suction and discharge and bypass valves are fully open. (12) Piping is free of leaks. (13) Suction line pressure gauge reading is within acceptable range. (14) System line pressure gauge reading is within acceptable range. (15) Suction reservoir has the required water level. (16) Wet pit suction screens are unobstructed and in place. (17) Waterflow test valves are in the closed position and the hose connection valve is closed & line to test valves is free of water. (18) Electrical system conditions are determined as follows: (19) Controller pilot light (power on) is illuminated. (20) Transfer switch normal pilot light is illuminated. (21) Isolating switch is closed standby (emergency) source. (22) Reverse phase alarm pilot light is off, or normal phase rotation pilot light is on. (23) Oil level in vertical motor sight glass is within acceptable range. (24) Power to pressure maintenance (jockey) pump is provided. (25) Diesel engine system conditions are determined as follows: (26) Fuel tank is at least two-thirds full. (27) Controller selector switch is in auto position. (28) Batteries (2) voltage readings are within acceptable range. (29) Batteries (2) charging current readings are within acceptable range. (30) Batteries (2) pilot lights are on or battery failure (2) pilot lights are off. (31) All alarm pilot lights are off.
8 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM (32) Engine running time meter is reading. (33) Oil level in right angle gear drive is within acceptable range. (34) Crankcase oil level is within acceptable range. (35) Cooling water level is within acceptable range. (36) Electrolyte level in batteries is within acceptable range. (37) Battery terminals are free from corrosion. (38) Water-jacket heater is operating. (39)* Steam system conditions: Steam pressure gauge reading is within acceptable range. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment To coordinate NFPA 25 with NFPA 20. Related Item First Revision No. 79-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: DARRELL UNDERWOOD Organization: UNDERWOOD FIRE EQUIPMENT INC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Apr 27 17:47:05 EDT 2015
9 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 62-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 8.2.2 ]
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1 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM The pertinent visual observations specified in the following checklists shall be performed weekly: (1) Pump house conditions are determined as follows: (2) Heat is adequate, not less than 40 F (4 C) for pump room with electric motor or diesel engine driven pumps with engine heaters. (3) Heat is adequate, not less than 70 F (21 C) for pump room with diesel engine driven pumps without engine heaters. (4) Ventilating louvers are free to operate. (5) Extract 4.12.5 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Artifical light shall be provided in a pump room or pump house. (6) Extract 4.12.5 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Emergency lights shall not be connected to an engine starting battery). (7) Extract 4.12.7.1 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Floors shall be pitched for adequate drainage of escaping water away from critical equipment such as the pump, driver, controller, and so forth). (8) Extract 4.12.7.2 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (The pump room or pump house shall be provided with a floor drain that will discharge to a frost-free location). (9) Extract 4.12.8 from NFPA 20-2013 edition (Couplings and flexible connecting shafts shall be installed with a couping guard in accordance with Section 8 of ANSI B15.1, Safety Standard for Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus). (10) Pump system conditions are determined as follows: (11) Pump suction and discharge and bypass valves are fully open. (12) Piping is free of leaks. (13) Suction line pressure gauge reading is within acceptable range. (14) System line pressure gauge reading is within acceptable range. (15) Suction reservoir has the required water level. (16) Wet pit suction screens are unobstructed and in place. (17) Waterflow test valves are in the closed position and the hose connection valve is closed & line to test valves is free of water. (18) Electrical system conditions are determined as follows: (19) Controller pilot light (power on) is illuminated. (20) Transfer switch normal pilot light is illuminated. (21) Isolating switch is closed standby (emergency) source. (22) Reverse phase alarm pilot light is off, or normal phase rotation pilot light is on. (23) Oil level in vertical motor sight glass is within acceptable range. (24) Power to pressure maintenance (jockey) pump is provided. (25) Diesel engine system conditions are determined as follows: (26) Fuel tank is at least two-thirds full. (27) Controller selector switch is in auto position. (28) Batteries (2) voltage readings are within acceptable range. (29) Batteries (2) charging current readings are within acceptable range. (30) Batteries (2) pilot lights are on or battery failure (2) pilot lights are off. (31) All alarm pilot lights are off.
2 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM (32) Engine running time meter is reading. (33) Oil level in right angle gear drive is within acceptable range. (34) Crankcase oil level is within acceptable range. (35) Cooling water level is within acceptable range. (36) Electrolyte level in batteries is within acceptable range. (37) Battery terminals are free from corrosion. (38) Water-jacket heater is operating. (39)* Steam system conditions: Steam pressure gauge reading is within acceptable range. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment To coordinate NFPA 25 with NFPA 20. Related Item First Revision No. 79-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: J WILLIAM SHEPPARD Organization: SHEPPARD ASSOCIATES LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 05 17:52:11 EDT 2015
3 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 118-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 8.3.1.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] A no-flow test shall be conducted for electric motor driven fire pumps without recirculating water back to the pump suction on a test frequency in accordance with 8.3.1.2.1, 8.3.1.2.2, 8.3.1.2.3, or 8.3.1.2.4. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The language "without recirculating water back to the pump suction" was removed for diesel engine-driven pumps during the first draft. I believe it was the intent of the committee to also delete this language for electric motordriven pumps. Related Item First Revision No. 85-NFPA 25-2014 [Sections 8.3.1.1, 8.3.1.2] Public Input No. 178-NFPA 25-2014 [Sections 8.3.1.1, 8.3.1.2] Public Input No. 205-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.3.1.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 206-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.3.1.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LOUIS GUERRAZZI Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering and Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 09:24:09 EDT 2015
4 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 121-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 8.3.3.2.2.2 ] 8.3.3.2.2.2 Gauges, transducers, and other devices, with the exception of flow meters, used for measurement during the test shall be calibrated a minimum of annually to an accuracy level of ±1 percent. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Standard industry practice is to have gauges, transducers and other devices calibrated to +-3 percent. A +-1 percent accuracy is problematic to maintain and serves no practical benefit. Related Item First Revision No. 86-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.3.3] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LOUIS GUERRAZZI Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering and Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 09:48:25 EDT 2015
5 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 117-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 8.3.3.6 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] The annual test shall be conducted as follows: (1) The arrangement described in 8.3.3.6.1 or 8.3.3.6.2 shall be used at a minimum of every third year. (2) When a fire pump has multiple water supplies, each supply shall be tested independently at a minimum frequency of every third year. (3) * The arrangement described in 8.3.3.6.3 shall be permitted to be used two out of every three years. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This item was included in a large FR with no clear substantiation for this particular requirement. The related PI and substantiation only addresses the specific situation where redundant, independent water supplies are specifically required by building codes. The proposed language would require each water supply to be tested independently regardless of any intent at the time of the system's design for each supply to support the fire pump independently. As noted by Terry Victor in the ballot: "This is one of those cases where there should have been multiple first draft changes recorded rather than to lump all of these changes together. One sentence in particular was added that has huge implications and should have been separated out from the rest of the changes: '8.3.3.6(2) When a fire pump has multiple water supplies, each supply shall be tested independently at a minimum frequency of every third year.' This is an unreasonable and unnecessary new requirement. In most situations there are multiple water supplies because they're needed to meet the system demand. It's very probable that when a single supply is tested the pump won't pass. In addition, there isn't as established baseline for these multiple tests since NFPA 20 doesn't require testing of each single water supply...this needs to be fixed in the second draft." Related Item First Revision No. 86-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.3.3] Public Input No. 234-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.3.3.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: ROBERT UPSON Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering and Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 08:52:48 EDT 2015
6 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 50-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 8.3.6.4 ] TITLE OF NEW CONTENT 8.3.6.5 With pump operating check the shaft movement or endplay. 8.3.6.6 Tighten electrical connections as necessary 8.3.6.7 Grease pump and motor bearings and coupling as required 8.3.6.8 Check for any corrosion on printed circuit boards (PCBs) 8.3.6.9 Check for any cracked cable/wire insulation 8.3.6.10 Check for any leaks in plumbing parts - inside and outside of electrical panels 8.3.6.11 Fuel tank, float switch, supervisory signal for interstitial space for liquid intrusion 8.3.6.12 Check supervisory signal for high cooling water temperature 8.3.6.13 Check for water and foreign materials in fuel tank 8.3.6.14 Check fuel tank vents and overflow piping for any obstructions 8.3.6.15 Check all flexible hoses and connections for cracks and leaks 8.3.6.16 Check engine crankcase breather 8.3.6.17 Check exhaust system and drain condensate traps, and silencer. And measure back pressure on engine turbo 8.3.6.18 a. Check batteries specific gravity and state of charge and charger rates. b. Clean terminals of any corrosion c. Make sure cranking voltage exceeds 9 volts on a 12 volt system or 18 volts on a 24 volt system d. Use only distilled water in batteries 8.3.6.19 Tighten all control and power wiring connections 8.3.6.20 Change lubricating oil in engine every 50 hours of operation or annually (Previously carried in NFPA 20 various editions in paragraph form) 8.3.6.21 Change lubricating oil filter every 50 hours or operation or annually (Previously carried in NFPA 20 various editions in paragraph form)
7 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 8.3.6.22 Check condition of sacrificial anode and replace as necessary 8.3.6.23 Replace circulating water filter annually 8.3.6.24 Inspect accuracy of pressure gauges and sensors (replace or recalibrate when 5% out of calibration).. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment To keep a minimum checking system on items that do not have manufacturers instruction manuals. Related Item First Revision No. 79-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: DARRELL UNDERWOOD Organization: UNDERWOOD FIRE EQUIPMENT INC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Apr 27 18:10:50 EDT 2015
8 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 63-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 8.3.6.4 ] TITLE OF NEW CONTENT 8.3.6.5 With pump operating check the shaft movement or endplay. 8.3.6.6 Tighten electrical connections as necessary. 8.3.6.7 Grease pump and motor bearings and coupling as required. 8.3.6.8 Check for any corrosion on printed circuit boards (PCB's). 8.3.6.9 Check for any cracked cable / wire insulation 8.3.6.10 Check for any leaks in plumbing parts - inside and outside of electrical panels. 8.3.6.11 Fuel tank, float switch, supervisory signal for interstitial space for liquid intrusion. 8.3.6.12 Check supervisory signal for high cooling water temperature. 8.3.6.13 Check for water and foreign materials in fuel tank. 8.3.6.14 Check fuel tank vents and overflow piping for any obstructions. 8.3.6.15 Check all flexible hoses and connections for cracks and leaks. 8.3.6.16 Check engine crankcase breather. 8.3.6.17 Check exhaust system and drain condensate traps, and silencer. And measure back pressure on engine turbo. 8.3.6.18 a. Check batteries specific gravity and state of charge and charger rates. b. Clean terminals of an corrosion. c. Make sure cranking voltage exceeds 9 volts in a 12 volt system or 18 volts in a 24 volt system. d. Use only distilled water in batteries. 8.3.6.19 Tighten all control and power wiring connections 8.3.6.20 Change lubricating oil in engine every 50 hours of operation or annually (Previously carried in NFPA 20 various editions in paragraph form). 8.3.6.21 Change lubricating oil filter every 50 hours of operation or annually (Previously carried in NFPA 20 various editions in paragraph form).
9 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 8.3.6.22 Check condition of sacrificial anode and replace as necessary. 8.3.6.23 Replace circulating water filter annually. 8.3.6.24 Inspect accuracy of pressure gauges and sensors (replace or recalibrate when 5% out of calibration). Additional Proposed Changes File Name Description Approved CATERPILLAR_3408C_AND_3412C.pdf This is a manufacturers' instruction book. Caterpillar_3208_3306_3406_3408_and_3412.pdf This is a manufacturers' instruction book. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment To keep a minimum checking system on items that do not have manufacturers instruction manuals. Related Item First Revision No. 79-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: J WILLIAM SHEPPARD Organization: SHEPPARD ASSOCIATES LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 06 17:06:13 EDT 2015
0 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 150-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 9.1.1.2 ] Accept Committee Input No. 114 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Electronic supervision is used throughout NFPA 25 and other standards as well as codes as an acceptable method of ensuring status and operation. This change will aid in the improved application and compliance with the standard. Related Item Committee Input No. 114-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 15:10:52 EDT 2015
1 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 151-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 9.1.1.2 ] Accept Committee Input No. 115 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment There are times when cold weather may occur outside of the heating season. This change will aid in the improved application and compliance with the standard. Related Item Committee Input No. 115-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 15:16:01 EDT 2015
2 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 152-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 9.1.1.2 ] Accept Committee Input No. 116 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This change will aid in the improved application and compliance with the standard. Related Item Committee Input No. 116-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 15:20:00 EDT 2015
3 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 99-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 9.1.1.2 ]
4 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 9.1.1.2
5 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Table 9.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, and maintenance. Table 9.1.1.2 Summary of Water Storage Tank Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection Item Frequency Reference Water temperature low temperature alarms connected to constantly attended location Water temperature low temperature alarms not connected to constantly attended location Heating system tanks with supervised low temperature alarms connected to constantly attended location Heating system tanks without supervised low temperature alarms connected to constantly attended location Control valves Table 13.1.1.2 Water level tanks equipped with supervised water level alarms connected to constantly attended location Water level tanks without supervised water level alarms connected to constantly attended location Monthly 9.2.4.2 Weekly 9.2.4.3 Weekly* 9.2.3.1 Daily* 9.2.3.2 Chapter 13 Quarterly 9.2.1.1 Monthly 9.2.1.2 Air pressure tanks that have their air pressure source supervised Quarterly 9.2.2.1 Air pressure tanks without their air pressure source supervised Monthly 9.2.2.2 Tank exterior Quarterly 9.2.5.1 Support structure Quarterly 9.2.5.1 Catwalks and ladders Quarterly 9.2.5.1 Surrounding area Quarterly 9.2.5.2 Hoops and grillage Annually 9.2.5.4 Painted/coated surfaces Annually 9.2.5.5 Expansion joints Annually 9.2.5.3 Interior steel tanks without corrosion protection 3 years 9.2.6.1.1 Interior all other tanks 5 years 9.2.6.1.2 Temperature alarms connected to constantly attended location Monthly* 9.2.4.2 Temperature alarms not connected to constantly attended location Weekly* 9.2.4.3 Check valves Table 13.1.1.2 Test Chapter 13 Tank heating system Prior to heating season 9.3.2 Low water temperature alarms Monthly* 9.3.3 High temperature limit switches Monthly* 9.3.4 Water level alarms Semiannually 9.3.5 Level indicators 5 years 9.3.1 Pressure gauges 5 years 9.3.6 Valve status test 13.3.1.2.2.1 Maintenance Chapter 13
6 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Water level 9.4.2 Control valves Table 13.1.1.2 Chapter 13 Embankment-supported coated fabric (ESCF) 9.4.6 Check valves Chapter 13.4.2.2 *Cold weather/heating season only. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment First Revision No. 62 was instituted to, among other items, change from referencing a specific section, when sending the user outside of Chapter 5, to simply reference the Chapter number and to create consistency throughout the tables. To achieve this consistency, Table 9.1.1.2 should be modified in the same manner. Related Item First Revision No. 62-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.1.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 15:22:00 EDT 2015
7 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 100-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 10.1.1.2 ]
8 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 10.1.1.2
9 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Table 10.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, and maintenance. Table 10.1.1.2 Summary of Water Spray Fixed System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection Item Frequency Reference Backflow preventer Chapter 13 Check valves Chapter 13 Control valves Weekly (sealed) Chapter 13 Control valves Monthly (locked, supervised) Chapter 13 Deluge valve 10.2.2, Chapter 13 Detection systems NFPA 72 Detector check valves Chapter 13 Drainage Quarterly 10.2.8 Electric motor 10.2.9, Chapter 8 Engine drive 10.2.9, Chapter 8 Fire pump 10.2.9, Chapter 8 Fittings Annually 10.2.4, 10.2.4.1 Fittings (rubber-gasketed) Annually and after each system activation 10.2.4.1, A.10.2.4.1 Gravity tanks 10.2.10, Chapter 9 Hangers, braces and supports Annually and after each system activation 10.2.4.2 Heat (deluge valve house) Daily/weekly 10.2.1.5, Chapter 13 Nozzles Pipe Annually and after each system activation Annually and after each system activation 10.2.1.1, 10.2.1.2, 10.2.1.6, 10.2.5.1, 10.2.5.2 10.2.1.1, 10.2.1.2, 10.2.4, 10.2.4.1 Pressure tank 10.2.10, Chapter 9 Steam driver 10.2.9, Chapter 8 Strainers Manufacturer's instruction 10.2.7 Suction tanks 10.2.10, Chapter 9 Water supply piping 10.2.6.1, 10.2.6.2 UHSWSS detectors Monthly 10.4.2 UHSWSS controllers Each shift 10.4.3 UHSWSS valves Each shift 10.4.4 Operational Test Backflow preventer Chapter 13 Check valves Chapter 13 Control valves Annually 13.3.3.1 Deluge valve 10.2.2, Chapter 13 Detection systems NFPA 72 Detector check valve Chapter 13 Electric motor 10.2.9, Chapter 8 Engine drive 10.2.9, Chapter 8 Fire pump 10.2.9, Chapter 8 Gravity tanks 10.2.10, Chapter 9
00 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Item Frequency Reference Main drain test Annually 13.3.3.4 Manual release Annually 10.2.1.3, 10.3.6 Nozzles Annually 10.2.1.3, 10.2.1.6, Section 10.3 Pressure tank Section 10.2, Chapter 9 Steam driver 10.2.9, Chapter 8 Strainers Annually 10.2.1.3, 10.2.1.7, 10.2.7 Suction tanks 10.2.10, Chapter 9 Waterflow alarm Quarterly Chapter 5 Water spray system test Annually Section 10.3, Chapter 13 Water supply flow test 7.3.1 UHSWSS Annually Section 10.4 Valve status test 13.3.1.2.1 Maintenance Backflow preventer Chapter 13 Check valves Chapter 13 Control valves Annually 10.2.1.4, Chapter 13 Deluge valve 10.2.2, Chapter 13 Detection systems NFPA 72 Detector check valve Chapter 13 Electric motor 10.2.9, Chapter 8 Engine drive 10.2.9, Chapter 8 Fire pump 10.2.9, Chapter 8 Gravity tanks 10.2.10, Chapter 9 Pressure tank 10.2.6, Chapter 9 Steam driver 10.2.9, Chapter 8 Strainers Annually 10.2.1.4, 10.2.1.6, 10.2.7 Strainers (baskets/screen) 5 years 10.2.1.4, 10.2.1.7, A.10.2.7 Suction tanks 10.2.10, Chapter 9 Water spray system Annually 10.2.1.4, Chapter 13 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Editorial, to bring the heading in Table 10.1.1.2 into conformance with the new text of the referenced Section 10.2.4.2 to say "Hangers, braces and supports", instead of just "Hangers". Related Item First Revision No. 24-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 10.2.4.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 15:26:50 EDT 2015
01 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 101-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 11.1.1.2 ]
02 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 11.1.1.2
03 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Table 11.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, and maintenance. Table 11.1.1.2 Summary of Foam-Water Sprinkler System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection System/Component Frequency Reference Discharge device location (sprinkler) Annually 11.2.5 Discharge device location (spray nozzle) Monthly 11.2.5 Discharge device position (sprinkler) Annually 11.2.5 Discharge device position (spray nozzle) Monthly 11.2.5 Foam concentrate strainer(s) Quarterly 11.2.7.2 Gauges Drainage in system area Quarterly Chapter 13 11.2.8 Proportioning system(s) all Monthly 11.2.9 Pipe corrosion Annually 11.2.3 Pipe damage Annually 11.2.3 Fittings corrosion Annually 11.2.3 Fittings damage Annually 11.2.3 Hangers/supports Annually 11.2.4 Waterflow devices Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Water supply tank(s) Chapter 9 Fire pump(s) Chapter 8 Water supply piping 11.2.6.1 Control valve(s) Weekly/monthly Chapter 13 Deluge/preaction valve(s) 11.2.1, Chapter 13 Detection system See NFPA 72 11.2.2 Test Discharge device location Annually 11.3.2.6 Discharge device position Annually 11.3.2.6 Discharge device obstruction Annually 11.3.2.6 Foam concentrate strainer(s) Annually 11.2.7.2 Proportioning system(s) all Annually 11.2.9 Complete foam-water sprinkler system(s) Multiple Systems Annually 11.3.3 Foam-water solution Annually 11.3.5 Manual actuation device(s) Annually 11.3.4 Backflow preventer(s) Annually Chapter 13 Fire pump(s) See Chapter 8 Waterflow devices See Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Water supply piping Annually Chapter 10 Control valve(s) See Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Strainer(s) mainline See Chapter 10 11.2.7.1 Deluge/preaction valve(s) See Chapter 13 11.2.1 Detection system See NFPA 72 11.2.2 Backflow preventer(s) See Chapter 13 Water supply tank(s) See Chapter 9
04 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Water supply flow test 5 years 7.3.1 Valve status test 13.3.1.2.1 Maintenance Foam concentrate pump operation Monthly 11.4.6.1, 11.4.7.1 Foam concentrate strainer(s) Quarterly Section 11.4 Foam concentrate samples Annually 11.2.10 Proportioning system(s) standard pressure type Ball drip (automatic type) drain valves 5 years 11.4.3.1 Foam concentrate tank drain and flush 10 years 11.4.3.2 Corrosion and hydrostatic test 10 years 11.4.3.3 Bladder tank type Sight glass 10 years 11.4.4.1 Foam concentrate tank hydrostatic test 10 years 11.4.4.2 Line type Foam concentrate tank corrosion and pickup pipes 10 years 11.4.5.1 Foam concentrate tank drain and flush 10 years 11.4.5.2 Standard balanced pressure type Foam concentrate pump(s) 5 years (see Note) 11.4.6.2 Balancing valve diaphragm 5 years 11.4.6.3 Foam concentrate tank 10 years 11.4.6.4 In-line balanced pressure type Foam concentrate pump(s) 5 years (see Note) 11.4.7.2 Balancing valve diaphragm 5 years 11.4.7.3 Foam concentrate tank 10 years 11.4.7.4 Pressure vacuum vents 5 years 11.4.8 Water supply tank(s) See Chapter 9 Fire pump(s) See Chapter 8 Water supply Annually 11.2.6.1 Backflow preventer(s) See Chapter 13 Detector check valve(s) See Chapter 13 Check valve(s) See Chapter 13 Control valve(s) See Chapter 13 Deluge/preaction valves See Chapter 13 11.2.1 Strainer(s) mainline See Chapter 10 Detection system See NFPA 72 11.2.2 Note: Also refer to manufacturer s instructions and frequency. Maintenance intervals other than preventive maintenance are not provided, as they depend on the results of the visual inspections and operational tests. For foam-water sprinkler systems in aircraft hangars, refer to the inspection, test, and maintenance requirements of NFPA 409, Table 11.1.1. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Public Input No. 119 requested these revisions, but First Revision No. 13 did not speak to those issues, for some reason the Committee Statement only spoke about requirements for waterflow switches. The addition of a new row for Gauges is suggested because, as with all water-based systems, gauges should be inspected regularly, but at present Table 11.1.1.2 does not reflect this. The change to the row to revise the term Complete foam-water sprinkler systems to Multiple systems is for co-ordination with the referenced requirement of Section 11.3.3, which is entitled Multiple Systems and concerns simultaneous testing of the maximum number of systems expected to operate.
05 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Related Item First Revision No. 13-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 11.1.1.2] Public Input No. 119-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 11.1.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 15:40:21 EDT 2015
06 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 102-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 11.1.1.2 ]
07 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 11.1.1.2
08 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Table 11.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, and maintenance. Table 11.1.1.2 Summary of Foam-Water Sprinkler System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection System/Component Frequency Reference Discharge device location (sprinkler) Annually 11.2.5 Discharge device location (spray nozzle) Monthly 11.2.5 Discharge device position (sprinkler) Annually 11.2.5 Discharge device position (spray nozzle) Monthly 11.2.5 Foam concentrate strainer(s) Quarterly 11.2.7.2 Drainage in system area Quarterly 11.2.8 Proportioning system(s) all Monthly 11.2.9 Pipe corrosion Annually 11.2.3 Pipe damage Annually 11.2.3 Fittings corrosion Annually 11.2.3 Fittings damage Annually 11.2.3 Hangers /, braces and supports Annually 11.2.4 Waterflow devices Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Water supply tank(s) Chapter 9 Fire pump(s) Chapter 8 Water supply piping 11.2.6.1 Control valve(s) Weekly/monthly Chapter 13 Deluge/preaction valve(s) 11.2.1, Chapter 13 Detection system See NFPA 72 11.2.2 Test Discharge device location Annually 11.3.2.6 Discharge device position Annually 11.3.2.6 Discharge device obstruction Annually 11.3.2.6 Foam concentrate strainer(s) Annually 11.2.7.2 Proportioning system(s) all Annually 11.2.9 Complete foam-water sprinkler system(s) Annually 11.3.3 Foam-water solution Annually 11.3.5 Manual actuation device(s) Annually 11.3.4 Backflow preventer(s) Annually Chapter 13 Fire pump(s) See Chapter 8 Waterflow devices See Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Water supply piping Annually Chapter 10 Control valve(s) See Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Strainer(s) mainline See Chapter 10 11.2.7.1 Deluge/preaction valve(s) See Chapter 13 11.2.1 Detection system See NFPA 72 11.2.2 Backflow preventer(s) See Chapter 13 Water supply tank(s) See Chapter 9 Water supply flow test 5 years 7.3.1
09 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Valve status test 13.3.1.2.1 Maintenance Foam concentrate pump operation Monthly 11.4.6.1, 11.4.7.1 Foam concentrate strainer(s) Quarterly Section 11.4 Foam concentrate samples Annually 11.2.10 Proportioning system(s) standard pressure type Ball drip (automatic type) drain valves 5 years 11.4.3.1 Foam concentrate tank drain and flush 10 years 11.4.3.2 Corrosion and hydrostatic test 10 years 11.4.3.3 Bladder tank type Sight glass 10 years 11.4.4.1 Foam concentrate tank hydrostatic test 10 years 11.4.4.2 Line type Foam concentrate tank corrosion and pickup pipes 10 years 11.4.5.1 Foam concentrate tank drain and flush 10 years 11.4.5.2 Standard balanced pressure type Foam concentrate pump(s) 5 years (see Note) 11.4.6.2 Balancing valve diaphragm 5 years 11.4.6.3 Foam concentrate tank 10 years 11.4.6.4 In-line balanced pressure type Foam concentrate pump(s) 5 years (see Note) 11.4.7.2 Balancing valve diaphragm 5 years 11.4.7.3 Foam concentrate tank 10 years 11.4.7.4 Pressure vacuum vents 5 years 11.4.8 Water supply tank(s) See Chapter 9 Fire pump(s) See Chapter 8 Water supply Annually 11.2.6.1 Backflow preventer(s) See Chapter 13 Detector check valve(s) See Chapter 13 Check valve(s) See Chapter 13 Control valve(s) See Chapter 13 Deluge/preaction valves See Chapter 13 11.2.1 Strainer(s) mainline See Chapter 10 Detection system See NFPA 72 11.2.2 Note: Also refer to manufacturer s instructions and frequency. Maintenance intervals other than preventive maintenance are not provided, as they depend on the results of the visual inspections and operational tests. For foam-water sprinkler systems in aircraft hangars, refer to the inspection, test, and maintenance requirements of NFPA 409, Table 11.1.1. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment for a revision to the terminology used in Section 11.2.4. This is an editorial matter, to bring the terms in Chapter 11 into alignment with those of Chapter 10. As per First Revision No. 24, Section 10.2.4.2 now provides the inspection requirements for hangers, braces and supports, but currently Section 11.2.4 addresses hangers, seismic braces and supports while Table 11.1.1.2 still calls up Hangers/supports. Since there are often occasions when a pipe needs to be braced, but not for seismic protection reasons, (for example, as when column sprinkler piping must be braced to position a column sprinkler a suitable distance from the web of a column), the more generic term braces is preferred to the more specific term seismic braces. Similarly, pipe stands, (such as those supporting a valve header up from the floor) should also be
10 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM inspected, the same as hangers holding piping up near the ceiling structure. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 98-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 11.2.4] Related Item First Revision No. 24-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 10.2.4.2] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 15:46:27 EDT 2015
11 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 103-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 11.1.1.2 ]
12 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 11.1.1.2
13 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Table 11.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, and maintenance. Table 11.1.1.2 Summary of Foam-Water Sprinkler System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection System/Component Frequency Reference Discharge device location (sprinkler) Annually 11.2.5 Discharge device location (spray nozzle) Monthly 11.2.5 Discharge device position (sprinkler) Annually 11.2.5 Discharge device position (spray nozzle) Monthly 11.2.5 Foam concentrate strainer(s) Quarterly 11.2.7.2 Drainage in system area Quarterly 11.2.8 Proportioning system(s) all Monthly 11.2.9 Pipe corrosion Annually 11.2.3 Pipe damage Annually 11.2.3 Fittings corrosion Annually 11.2.3 Fittings damage Annually 11.2.3 Hangers/supports Annually 11.2.4 Waterflow devices Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Water supply tank(s) Chapter 9 Fire pump(s) Chapter 8 Water supply piping 11.2.6.1 Control valve(s) Weekly/monthly Chapter 13 Strainers - mainline Deluge/preaction valve(s) 5 years 11.2. 7. 1 Detection system See NFPA 72 11.2.2 Test Discharge device location Annually 11.3.2.6 Discharge device position Annually 11.3.2.6 Discharge device obstruction Annually 11.3.2.6 Foam concentrate strainer(s) Annually 11.2.7.2 Proportioning system(s) all Annually 11.2.9 Complete foam-water sprinkler system(s) Annually 11.3.3 Foam-water solution Annually 11.3.5 Manual actuation device(s) Annually 11.3.4 11.2.1, Chapter 13 Backflow preventer(s) Annually Chapter 13 Fire pump(s) See Chapter 8 Waterflow devices See Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Water supply piping Annually Chapter 10 Control valve(s) See Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Strainer(s) mainline See Chapter 10 11.2.7.1 Deluge/preaction valve(s) See Chapter 13 11.2.1 Detection system See NFPA 72 11.2.2 Backflow preventer(s) See Chapter 13 Water supply tank(s) See Chapter 9 Water supply flow test 5 years 7.3.1
14 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Valve status test 13.3.1.2.1 Maintenance Foam concentrate pump operation Monthly 11.4.6.1, 11.4.7.1 Foam concentrate strainer(s) Quarterly Section 11.4 Foam concentrate samples Annually 11.2.10 Proportioning system(s) standard pressure type Ball drip (automatic type) drain valves 5 years 11.4.3.1 Foam concentrate tank drain and flush 10 years 11.4.3.2 Corrosion and hydrostatic test 10 years 11.4.3.3 Bladder tank type Sight glass 10 years 11.4.4.1 Foam concentrate tank hydrostatic test 10 years 11.4.4.2 Line type Foam concentrate tank corrosion and pickup pipes 10 years 11.4.5.1 Foam concentrate tank drain and flush 10 years 11.4.5.2 Standard balanced pressure type Foam concentrate pump(s) 5 years (see Note) 11.4.6.2 Balancing valve diaphragm 5 years 11.4.6.3 Foam concentrate tank 10 years 11.4.6.4 In-line balanced pressure type Foam concentrate pump(s) 5 years (see Note) 11.4.7.2 Balancing valve diaphragm 5 years 11.4.7.3 Foam concentrate tank 10 years 11.4.7.4 Pressure vacuum vents 5 years 11.4.8 Water supply tank(s) See Chapter 9 Fire pump(s) See Chapter 8 Water supply Annually 11.2.6.1 Backflow preventer(s) See Chapter 13 Detector check valve(s) See Chapter 13 Check valve(s) See Chapter 13 Control valve(s) See Chapter 13 Deluge/preaction valves See Chapter 13 11.2.1 Strainer(s) mainline See Chapter 10 5 years 11.2.7.1 Detection system See NFPA 72 11.2.2 Note: Also refer to manufacturer s instructions and frequency. Maintenance intervals other than preventive maintenance are not provided, as they depend on the results of the visual inspections and operational tests. For foam-water sprinkler systems in aircraft hangars, refer to the inspection, test, and maintenance requirements of NFPA 409, Table 11.1.1. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment PI No. 110 and PI No. 111 were submitted to bring the requirements for Mainline Strainers into Chapter 11 rather than maintain the reference back to Chapter 10. This comment is intended to complete that process. Additionally, it is appropriate to remove the row from the Testing portion of the table and re-insert it into the Inspections portion, because the requirements do not actually contain any test criteria. Instead the instructions are to just inspect for damage and corrosion.
15 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Related Item First Revision No. 13-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 11.1.1.2] First Revision No. 11-NFPA 25-2014 [Sections 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 11.2.6, 11.2.7, 11...] Public Input No. 111-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 11.1.1.2] Public Input No. 110-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 11.2.7.1] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 15:49:39 EDT 2015
16 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 104-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 11.1.1.2 ]
17 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 11.1.1.2
18 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Table 11.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, and maintenance. Table 11.1.1.2 Summary of Foam-Water Sprinkler System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection System/Component Frequency Reference Discharge device location (sprinkler) Annually 11.2.5 Discharge device location (spray nozzle) Monthly 11.2.5 Discharge device position (sprinkler) Annually 11.2.5 Discharge device position (spray nozzle) Monthly 11.2.5 Foam concentrate strainer(s) Quarterly 11.2.7.2 Drainage in system area Quarterly 11.2.8 Proportioning system(s) all Monthly 11.2.9 Pipe corrosion Annually 11.2.3 Pipe damage Annually 11.2.3 Fittings corrosion Annually 11.2.3 Fittings damage Annually 11.2.3 Hangers/supports Annually 11.2.4 Waterflow devices Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Water supply tank(s) Chapter 9 Fire pump(s) Chapter 8 Water supply piping 11.2.6.1 Control valve(s) Weekly/monthly Chapter 13 Deluge/preaction valve(s) 11.2.1, Chapter 13 Detection system See NFPA 72 11.2.2 Test Discharge device location Annually 11.3.2.6 Discharge device position Annually 11.3.2.6 Discharge device obstruction Annually 11.3.2.6 Foam concentrate strainer(s) Annually 11.2.7.2 Proportioning system(s) all Annually 11.2.9 Complete foam-water sprinkler system(s) Annually 11.3.3 Foam-water solution Annually 11.3.5 Manual actuation device(s) Annually 11.3.4 Backflow preventer(s) Annually Chapter 13 Fire pump(s) See Chapter 8 Waterflow devices See Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Water supply piping Annually Chapter 10 Control valve(s) See Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Strainer(s) mainline See Chapter 10 11.2.7.1 Deluge/preaction valve(s) See Chapter 13 11.2.1 Detection system See NFPA 72 11.2.2 Backflow preventer(s) See Chapter 13 Water supply tank(s) See Chapter 9 Water supply flow test 5 years 7.3.1 Valve status test 13.3.1.2.1
19 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Maintenance Chapter 13 Foam concentrate pump operation Monthly 11.4.6.1, 11.4.7.1 Foam concentrate strainer(s) Quarterly Section 11.4 Foam concentrate samples Annually 11.2.10 Proportioning system(s) standard pressure type Ball drip (automatic type) drain valves 5 years 11.4.3.1 Foam concentrate tank drain and flush 10 years 11.4.3.2 Corrosion and hydrostatic test 10 years 11.4.3.3 Bladder tank type Sight glass 10 years 11.4.4.1 Foam concentrate tank hydrostatic test 10 years 11.4.4.2 Line type Foam concentrate tank corrosion and pickup pipes 10 years 11.4.5.1 Foam concentrate tank drain and flush 10 years 11.4.5.2 Standard balanced pressure type Foam concentrate pump(s) 5 years (see Note) 11.4.6.2 Balancing valve diaphragm 5 years 11.4.6.3 Foam concentrate tank 10 years 11.4.6.4 In-line balanced pressure type Foam concentrate pump(s) 5 years (see Note) 11.4.7.2 Balancing valve diaphragm 5 years 11.4.7.3 Foam concentrate tank 10 years 11.4.7.4 Pressure vacuum vents 5 years 11.4.8 Water supply tank(s) See Chapter 9 Fire pump(s) See Chapter 8 Water supply Annually 11.2.6.1 Backflow preventer(s) See Chapter 13 Detector check valve(s) See Chapter 13 Check valve(s) See Chapter 13 Control valve(s) See Chapter 13 Deluge/preaction valves See Chapter 13 11.2.1 Strainer(s) mainline See Chapter 10 Detection system See NFPA 72 11.2.2 Note: Also refer to manufacturer s instructions and frequency. Maintenance intervals other than preventive maintenance are not provided, as they depend on the results of the visual inspections and operational tests. For foam-water sprinkler systems in aircraft hangars, refer to the inspection, test, and maintenance requirements of NFPA 409, Table 11.1.1. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment First Revision No. 62 was instituted to, among other items, change from referencing a specific section, when sending the user outside of Chapter 5, to simply reference the Chapter number and to create consistency throughout the tables. To achieve this consistency, Table 11.1.1.2 should be modified in the same manner. Related Item First Revision No. 62-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.1.1.2] Submitter Information Verification
20 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 15:57:45 EDT 2015
21 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 98-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 11.2.4 ] 11.2.4 Hangers, Seismic Braces Braces, and Supports. Hangers, seismic braces braces, and supports shall be inspected for the following and repaired or replaced as necessary: (1) Condition (e.g., missing or damaged paint or coating, rust, and corrosion) (2) Secure attachment to structural supports and piping (3) Damaged or missing hangers, seismic braces braces, and supports Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment for a revision to a subject heading in the Inspection portion of Table 11.1.1.2. This is an editorial comment, to bring the terminology in Chapter 11 into alignment with that of Chapter 10. As per First Revision No. 24, Section 10.2.4.2 now provides the inspection requirements for hangers, braces and supports, but currently Section 11.2.4 addresses hangers, seismic braces and supports while Table 11.1.1.2 still calls up Hangers/supports. Since there are often occasions when a pipe needs to be braced, but not for seismic protection reasons, (for example, as when an alarm test pipe or a trip test connection is brought down from a high branch line to an accessible location nearer the floor level), the more generic term braces is preferred to the more specific term seismic braces. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Relationship Public Comment No. 102-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 11.1.1.2] Related Item First Revision No. 24-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 10.2.4.2] First Revision No. 11-NFPA 25-2014 [Sections 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 11.2.6, 11.2.7, 11...] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 15:15:58 EDT 2015
22 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 42-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 11.2.10 ] 11.2.10 Foam Concentrate Samples. Samples shall be submitted to the manufacturer or qualified laboratory for testing in accordance with the manufacturer s recommended sampling procedures. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This provides clarification on where the samples should be sent and allows for use of an independent testing laboratory and is in agreement with NFPA 11 2010 edition section 12.6.2. There needs to be agreement between NFPA 11 and NFPA 25. Related Item Public Input No. 223-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 11.5.3] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Joan Leedy Organization: Dyne Technologies Affilliation: Dyne Technologies Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Apr 07 16:24:55 EDT 2015
23 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 43-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 11.3.5.4 ] 11.3.5.4 Concentration shall be within 10 percent of the acceptance test results but in no case more than 10 percent below minimum design standards The concentration shall have one of the following proportions: 1) Not less than the rated concentration 2) Not more than 30 percent above the rated concentration (whichever is less). Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Often times the acceptance test data is not available to the individual performing the proportioning test. Also, foam is not tested by UL or FM below the rated concentration so a decrease of 10 percent below the rated concentration should not be acceptable. NFPA 11, 2010 edition section 11.6.4 uses this criteria for acceptance testing so it should also be acceptable for maintenance testing. This also gives very clear requirements and sufficient leeway. For example, a 3% foam could proportion between 3.0 and 3.9 percent both during the acceptance testing and subsequent testing. There needs to be agreement between NFPA 11 and NFPA 25. Related Item Public Input No. 223-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 11.5.3] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Joan Leedy Organization: Dyne Technologies Affilliation: Dyne Technologies Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Apr 07 17:02:51 EDT 2015
24 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 105-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 12.1.1.2 ] TITLE OF NEW CONTENT 12.1.1.3 Automatic Detection Equipment. Automatic detection equipment shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 72, to ensure that the detectors are in place, securly fastened, and protected from corrosion, weather, and mechanical damage and that thecommunication wiring, control panels, or pneumatic tubing system is functional. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Since the automatic detection equipment is an integral part of any water mist system, this text, copied from Section 11.2.2, should also be included in Chapter 12. Related Item First Revision No. 11-NFPA 25-2014 [Sections 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 11.2.6, 11.2.7, 11...] Public Input No. 53-NFPA 25-2014 [Sections 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 11.2.6, 11.2.7, 11...] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 16:04:05 EDT 2015
25 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 132-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.1.1.2 ]
26 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 13.1.1.2
27 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Table 13.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, and maintenance. Table 13.1.1.2 Summary of Valves, Valve Components, and Trim Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection Control Valves Item Frequency Reference Sealed Weekly 13.3.2.1 Locked or electrically supervised Monthly 13.3.2.1.1 Valve Supervisory Signal Initiating Device Quarterly 13.3.2.1.2 Alarm Valves Exterior Monthly 13.4.1.1 Interior 5 years 13.4.1.2 Strainers, filters, orifices 5 years 13.4.1.2 Check Valves Interior 5 years 13.4.2.1 Preaction/Deluge Valves Enclosure (during cold weather) Daily/weekly 13.4.3.1 Exterior Monthly 13.4.3.1.6 Interior Annually/5 years 13.4.3.1.7 Strainers, filters, orifices 5 years 13.4.3.1.8 Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Gauges Weekly/monthly 13.4.4.1.2.4, 13.4.4.1.2.5 Enclosure (during cold weather) Daily/weekly 13.4.4.1.1 Exterior Monthly 13.4.4.1.4 Interior Annually 13.4.4.1.5 Strainers, filters, orifices 5 years 13.4.4.1.6 Pressure-Reducing and Relief Valves Sprinkler systems Quarterly 13.5.1.1 Hose connections Annually 13.5.2.1 Hose racks Annually 13.5.3.1 Fire pumps Casing relief valves Weekly 13.5.7.1, 13.5.7.1.1 Pressure-relief valves Weekly 13.5.7.2, 13.5.7.2.1 Backflow Prevention Assemblies Reduced pressure Weekly/monthly 13.6.1 Reduced-pressure detectors Weekly/monthly 13.6.1 Fire Department Connections Quarterly 13.7.1 Testing Main Drains Annually/quarterly 13.2.5 Gauges 5 years 13.2.7.2 Waterflow Alarms Quarterly/semiannually 13.2.6 Control Valves Position Annually 13.3.3.1 Operation Annually 13.3.3.1 Supervisory Annually 13.3.3.5
28 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Item Frequency Reference Preaction/Deluge Valves Priming water Quarterly 13.4.3.2.1 Low air pressure alarms Quarterly/annually 13.4.3.2.13, 13.4.3.2.14 Full flow Annually 13.4.3.2.2 Air leakage 3 years 13.4.3.2.6 Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Air leakage 3 years 13.4.4.2.9 Priming water Quarterly 13.4.4.2.1 Low air pressure alarm Quarterly 13.4.4.2.6 Quick-opening devices Quarterly 13.4.4.2.4 Trip test Annually 13.4.4.2.2 Full flow trip test 3 years 13.4.4.2.2.2 Pressure-Reducing and Relief Valves Sprinkler systems 5 years 13.5.1.2 Circulation relief Annually 13.5.7.1.2 Pressure relief valves Annually 13.5.7.2.2 Hose connections 5 years 13.5.2.2 Hose racks 5 years 13.5.3.2 Backflow Prevention Assemblies Valve Status Annually After control valve is reopened 13.6.2 13.3.3.4 Maintenance Control Valves Annually 13.3.4 Preaction/Deluge Valves Annually 13.4.3.3.2 Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Annually 13.4.4.3 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with related comments concerning Valve Status Testing, to delete Sections 13.3.1.2.1 and A.13.3.1.2.1 and to add the text of A.13.3.1.2.1 to become A.13.3.3.4. With this, a row concerned with Valve Status Testing needs to be added to Table 13.1.1.2, because other chapters in NFPA 25 direct the user to Chapter 13, and Table 13.1.1.2.is meant to be used to list to where to find the various Chapter 13 requirements. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 130-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.3.3.4] Public Comment No. 129-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.3.1.2.1] Public Comment No. 131-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. A.13.3.1.2.1] Related Item First Revision No. 39-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.3.3.4] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City:
29 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 10:47:10 EDT 2015
30 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 133-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.1.1.2 ]
31 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 13.1.1.2
32 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Table 13.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, and maintenance. Table 13.1.1.2 Summary of Valves, Valve Components, and Trim Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection Control Valves Item Frequency Reference Sealed Weekly 13.3.2.1 Locked or electrically supervised Monthly 13.3.2.1.1 Valve Supervisory Signal Initiating Device Quarterly 13.3.2.1.2 Alarm Valves Exterior Monthly 13.4.1.1 Interior 5 years 13.4.1.2 Strainers, filters, orifices 5 years 13.4.1.2 Check Valves Interior 5 years 13.4.2.1 Preaction/Deluge Valves Enclosure (during cold weather) Daily/weekly 13.4.3.1 Exterior Monthly 13.4.3.1.6 Interior Annually/5 years 13.4.3.1.7 Strainers, filters, orifices 5 years 13.4.3.1.8 Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Gauges Weekly/monthly 13.4.4.1.2.4, 13.4.4.1.2.5 Enclosure (during cold weather) Daily/weekly 13.4.4.1.1 Exterior Monthly 13.4.4.1.4 Interior Annually 13.4.4.1.5 Strainers, filters, orifices 5 years 13.4.4.1.6 Pressure-Reducing and Relief Valves Sprinkler systems Quarterly 13.5.1.1 Hose connections Annually 13.5.2.1 Hose racks Annually 13.5.3.1 Fire pumps Casing relief valves Weekly 13.5.7.1, 13.5.7.1.1 Pressure-relief valves Weekly 13.5.7.2, 13.5.7.2.1 Hose valves Backflow Prevention Assemblies Quarterly 13.6.1 Reduced pressure Weekly/monthly 13.6.1 Reduced-pressure detectors Weekly/monthly 13.6.1 Fire Department Connections Quarterly 13.7.1 Testing Main Drains Annually/quarterly 13.2.5 Gauges 5 years 13.2.7.2 Waterflow Alarms Quarterly/semiannually 13.2.6 Control Valves Position Annually 13.3.3.1
33 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Item Frequency Reference Operation Annually 13.3.3.1 Supervisory Annually 13.3.3.5 Preaction/Deluge Valves Priming water Quarterly 13.4.3.2.1 Low air pressure alarms Quarterly/annually 13.4.3.2.13, 13.4.3.2.14 Full flow Annually 13.4.3.2.2 Air leakage 3 years 13.4.3.2.6 Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Air leakage 3 years 13.4.4.2.9 Priming water Quarterly 13.4.4.2.1 Low air pressure alarm Quarterly 13.4.4.2.6 Quick-opening devices Quarterly 13.4.4.2.4 Trip test Annually 13.4.4.2.2 Full flow trip test 3 years 13.4.4.2.2.2 Pressure-Reducing and Relief Valves Sprinkler systems 5 years 13.5.1.2 Circulation relief Annually 13.5.7.1.2 Pressure relief valves Annually 13.5.7.2.2 Hose connections 5 years 13.5.2.2 Hose racks 5 years 13.5.3.2 Hose valves Backflow Prevention Assemblies Annually Annually 13.6.2 13.6.2 Maintenance Control Valves Annually 13.3.4 Preaction/Deluge Valves Annually 13.4.3.3.2 Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Hose valves Annually Annually 13.4.4.3 13.6.3 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment concerning Hose Valve ITM. Upon review of the new Table 6.1.1.2 as per FR No. 27 it was observed that for ITM of Hose Valves the user is referenced to Table 13.1.1.2. However study of the new Table 13.1.1.2 per FR No. 37 revealed that there is no Hose Valve direction offered by that Table. Further investigation revealed that the only ITM for Hose Valves in Chapter 13 is in 13.5.6, which is part of Section 13.5 for the ITM of Pressure-Reducing Valves and Relief Valves. Looking back to the ROP for the revision cycle leading to NFPA 25-2002, the Committee Action on Proposal 25-38 was to add new requirements for Hose Valves, but for some reason the text was placed in the middle of the requirements for pressure reducing valves and relief valves. This appears to have been just a numbering / editorial error, but it has persisted through the 2002, 2008, 2011 and 2014 cycles. This error should be corrected now, for the next edition. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Relationship
34 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 126-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.5.6] Related Item First Revision No. 27-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 6.1.1.2] First Revision No. 37-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.1.1.2] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 10:59:43 EDT 2015
35 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 134-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.1.1.2 ]
36 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 13.1.1.2
37 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Table 13.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, and maintenance. Table 13.1.1.2 Summary of Valves, Valve Components, and Trim Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection Control Valves Item Frequency Reference Sealed Weekly 13.3.2.1 Locked or electrically supervised Monthly 13.3.2.1.1 Valve Supervisory Signal Initiating Device Supervisory signal devices (except valve supervisory switches) Quarterly Quarterly 13.3.2.1.2 13.2.7.1 Alarm Valves Exterior Monthly 13.4.1.1 Interior 5 years 13.4.1.2 Strainers, filters, orifices 5 years 13.4.1.2 Check Valves Interior 5 years 13.4.2.1 Preaction/Deluge Valves Enclosure (during cold weather) Daily/weekly 13.4.3.1 Exterior Monthly 13.4.3.1.6 Interior Annually/5 years 13.4.3.1.7 Strainers, filters, orifices 5 years 13.4.3.1.8 Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Gauges Weekly/monthly 13.4.4.1.2.4, 13.4.4.1.2.5 Enclosure (during cold weather) Daily/weekly 13.4.4.1.1 Exterior Monthly 13.4.4.1.4 Interior Annually 13.4.4.1.5 Strainers, filters, orifices 5 years 13.4.4.1.6 Pressure-Reducing and Relief Valves Sprinkler systems Quarterly 13.5.1.1 Hose connections Annually 13.5.2.1 Hose racks Annually 13.5.3.1 Fire pumps Casing relief valves Weekly 13.5.7.1, 13.5.7.1.1 Pressure-relief valves Weekly 13.5.7.2, 13.5.7.2.1 Backflow Prevention Assemblies Reduced pressure Weekly/monthly 13.6.1 Reduced-pressure detectors Weekly/monthly 13.6.1 Fire Department Connections Quarterly 13.7.1 Testing Main Drains Annually/quarterly 13.2.5 Gauges 5 years 13.2. 7 8.2 Waterflow Alarms Quarterly/semiannually 13.2.6
38 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Control Valves Position Annually 13.3.3.1 Operation Annually 13.3.3.1 Valve supervisory switches Supervisory signal devices (except valve supervisory switches) Preaction/Deluge Valves Annually Annually 13.3.3.5 13.2.7.2 Priming water Quarterly 13.4.3.2.1 Low air pressure alarms Quarterly/annually 13.4.3.2.13, 13.4.3.2.14 Full flow Annually 13.4.3.2.2 Air leakage 3 years 13.4.3.2.6 Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Air leakage 3 years 13.4.4.2.9 Priming water Quarterly 13.4.4.2.1 Low air pressure alarm Quarterly 13.4.4.2.6 Quick-opening devices Quarterly 13.4.4.2.4 Trip test Annually 13.4.4.2.2 Full flow trip test 3 years 13.4.4.2.2.2 Pressure-Reducing and Relief Valves Sprinkler systems 5 years 13.5.1.2 Circulation relief Annually 13.5.7.1.2 Pressure relief valves Annually 13.5.7.2.2 Hose connections 5 years 13.5.2.2 Hose racks 5 years 13.5.3.2 Backflow Prevention Assemblies Annually 13.6.2 Maintenance Control Valves Annually 13.3.4 Preaction/Deluge Valves Annually 13.4.3.3.2 Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Annually 13.4.4.3 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comments concerning Hose Valve ITM. Upon review of the new Table 6.1.1.2 as per FR No. 27 it was observed that for ITM of Hose Valves the user is referenced to Table 13.1.1.2. However study of the new Table 13.1.1.2 per FR No. 37 revealed that there is no Hose Valve direction offered by that Table. Further investigation revealed that the only ITM for Hose Valves in Chapter 13 is in 13.5.6, which is part of Section 13.5 for the ITM of Pressure-Reducing Valves and Relief Valves. Looking back to the ROP for the revision cycle leading to NFPA 25-2002, the Committee Action on Proposal 25-38 was to add new requirements for Hose Valves, but for some reason the text was placed in the middle of the requirements for pressure reducing valves and relief valves. This appears to have been just a numbering / editorial error, but it has persisted through the 2002, 2008, 2011 and 2014 cycles. This error should be corrected now, for the next edition. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Relationship
39 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 106-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after 13.2.7] Public Comment No. 107-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.3.3.5] Related Item First Revision No. 62-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.1.1.2] First Revision No. 40-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.3.3.5.1] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 11:07:30 EDT 2015
40 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 136-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.1.1.2 ]
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42 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Table 13.1.1.2 shall be used to determine the minimum required frequencies for inspection, testing, and maintenance. Table 13.1.1.2 Summary of Valves, Valve Components, and Trim Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection Control Valves Item Frequency Reference Sealed Weekly 13.3.2.1 Locked or electrically supervised Monthly 13.3.2.1.1 Valve Supervisory Signal Initiating Device Quarterly 13.3.2.1.2 Alarm Valves Exterior Monthly 13.4.1.1 Interior 5 years 13.4.1.2 Strainers, filters, orifices 5 years 13.4.1.2 Check Valves Interior 5 years 13.4.2.1 Preaction /Deluge Valves Enclosure (during cold weather) Daily/weekly 13.4.3.1 Exterior Monthly 13.4.3.1.6 Interior Annually/5 years 13.4.3.1.7 Strainers, filters, orifices Deluge valves Enclosure (during cold weather Exterior Interior Strainers/filters/orifices Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices 5 years Daily/weekly Monthly Annually/5 years 5 years 13.4.3.1.8 13.4.4.1 13.4.4.1.5 13.4.4.1.6 13.4.4.1.7 Gauges Weekly/monthly 13.4. 4 4 5.1.2.5 5.1.2.4, 13.4. Enclosure (during cold weather) Daily/weekly 13.4. 4 5.1.1 Exterior Monthly 13.4. 4 5.1.4 Interior Annually 13.4. 4 5.1.5 Strainers, filters, orifices 5 years 13.4. 4 5.1.6
43 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Pressure-Reducing and Relief Valves Sprinkler systems Quarterly 13.5.1.1 Hose connections Annually 13.5.2.1 Hose racks Annually 13.5.3.1 Fire pumps Casing relief valves Weekly 13.5.7.1, 13.5.7.1.1 Pressure-relief valves Weekly 13.5.7.2, 13.5.7.2.1 Backflow Prevention Assemblies Reduced pressure Weekly/monthly 13.6.1 Reduced-pressure detectors Weekly/monthly 13.6.1 Fire Department Connections Quarterly 13.7.1 Testing Main Drains Annually/quarterly 13.2.5 Gauges 5 years 13.2.7.2 Waterflow Alarms Quarterly/semiannually 13.2.6 Control Valves Position Annually 13.3.3.1 Operation Annually 13.3.3.1 Supervisory Annually 13.3.3.5 Preaction /Deluge Valves Priming water Quarterly 13.4.3.2.1 Low air pressure alarms Quarterly/annually 13.4.3.2. 13, 13 10 Trip Test Annually/3 years 13.4.3.2. 14 Full flow Annually 2 Air leakage Deluge Valves Trip test 3 3 years 2, 13.4.3.2. Annually/3 years 13.4.3.2. 6 5 13.4.4.2.3 Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Air leakage 3 years 13.4. 4 5.2.9 Priming water Quarterly 13.4. 4 5.2.1 Low air pressure alarm Quarterly 13.4.
44 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 4 5.2.6 Quick-opening devices Quarterly 13.4. 4 5.2.4 Trip test Annually 13.4. 4 5.2.2 Full flow trip test 3 years 13.4. 4 5.2.2.2 Pressure-Reducing and Relief Valves Sprinkler systems 5 years 13.5.1.2 Circulation relief Annually 13.5.7.1.2 Pressure relief valves Annually 13.5.7.2.2 Hose connections 5 years 13.5.2.2 Hose racks 5 years 13.5.3.2 Backflow Prevention Assemblies Annually 13.6.2 Maintenance Control Valves Annually 13.3.4 Preaction / Valves Deluge Valves.2 Annually Annually 13.4.3.3 13.4.4.3 Dry Pipe Valves/ Quick-Opening Devices Annually 13.4. 4 5.3 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment When the requirements for the ITM for preaction valves and deluge valves was split into two sections, the references in Table 13.1.1.2 were not renumbered in a corresponding fashion. This Comment is offered towards correcting that omission. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 112-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.4.4.2] Related Item First Revision No. 110-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.4.3] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL
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46 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 45-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.2.6.3 ] 13.2.6.3 Testing waterflow alarm devices on wet pipe systems shall be accomplished by opening the inspector's test valve, or other Listed and Approved method. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment With the movement towards water conservation to combat droughts, concerns over the discharge of sprinkler water being treated as a pollution hazard and the realization that the introduction of fresh water and oxygen into fire sprinkler systems contributes to corrosion of the systems; alternative means of testing waterflow switches have been developed that do not introduce new or discharge existing water. If these alternative methods of testing are Listed, they should be allowed to be used if found acceptable to local AHJ s. As indicated in the Purpose of this standard as described in Section 1.2.1, this is a minimum means of testing. This would allow an AHJ determine whether or not to Approve the use of an alternative means of testing a waterflow switch and how often that alternative method could be used. For instance, an actual flow test could be required annually but the alternative method could be required quarterly. The Application section of this standard; 1.3 states that it is not the intent of this standard to limit or restrict the use of other IT&M programs that provide an equivalent level of system integrity and performance. This section also requires AHJ Approval for such alternative methods. The purpose of the waterflow test is to verify the operation of the alarm attachment not to verify that water will flow through the entire system. This is explained in the annex of NFPA 13, A.8.17.4.2. Other tests in NFPA 25 such as the main drain tests are much more suitable to confirm the proper water supply is available. Relying on a waterflow test through an ITV to verify water will flow through the system or even to prove that water supply valves are open is a false sense of security. A vane type waterflow switch is required to detect flow at 10 gpm. That is all the waterflow test through an ITV proves is that 10 gpm is flowing to that point, nothing more. For comparison, the alarm bypass valve is allowed to be used to test the pressure type waterflow switch on dry, pre-action, or wet systems with alarm check valves. This test only proves that 6 psi is available at the alarm port of the Dry, preaction or alarm check valve, nothing more. The alarm pressure switch is required to operate at 6 psi. Related Item Public Input No. 225-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.2.6] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Michael Henke Organization: Potter Electric Signal Company Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Apr 08 16:38:42 EDT 2015
47 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 106-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 13.2.7 ] 13.2.7 Supervisory Signal Devices (except valve supervisory switches). 13.2.7.1 Supervisory signal devices shall be inspected quarterly to verify that they are free of physical damage. 13.2.7.2 Supervisory signal devices shall be tested annually in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment to add rows concerning the ITM for Supervisory signal devices (except valve supervisory switches) to Table 13.1.1.2. Table 5.1.1.2 (and others) direct the user to Chapter 13 for the ITM of Supervisory Signal Devices (except valve supervisory switches), but the only comparable requirements in Chapter 13 are specific to just low pressure switch testing for dry and preaction systems. There are no general requirements pertaining to other supervisory devices (ie. wet pipe system low or high pressure switches, etc.). Therefore the proposed new text should be added in following Section 13.2.6, Alarm Devices as a new Section 13.2.7. The existing 13.2.7 and 13.2.8 should be renumbered accordingly. With this, the title of Section 13.3.3.5 also needs editorial revision, to be specific to valve supervisory devices, which are the subject of that section. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 134-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.1.1.2] Related Item First Revision No. 62-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.1.1.2] First Revision No. 40-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.3.3.5.1] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 16:21:07 EDT 2015
48 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 149-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 13.2.7 ] Accept Committee Input No. 113 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment As a component common across all systems, references to gauges belong in chapter 13. This will aid in the application and use of the standard. Related Item Committee Input No. 113-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 15:02:58 EDT 2015
49 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 129-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.3.1.2.1 ] 13.3.1.2.1 * When the valve is returned to service, a valve status test (either main or sectional drain, as appropriate) shall be conducted to determine that the valve is not closed. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with related comments concerned Section 13.3.3.4 and with adding a new row to Table 13.1.1.2, to address Valve Status Testing. The text of 13.3.1.2.1 in the general portion of Section 13.3 is redundant to the provision of 13.3.3.4 in the Testing portion, so it should be deleted. With that the corresponding Annex text A.13.3.1.2.1 needs to be deleted, but to save the guidance it offers, its text should be copied to become A.13.3.3.4 as reference information to supplement Section 13.3.3.4. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 131-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. A.13.3.1.2.1] Public Comment No. 130-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.3.3.4] Public Comment No. 132-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.1.1.2] Related Item First Revision No. 39-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.3.3.4] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 10:22:15 EDT 2015
50 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 153-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 13.3.2.1.1 ] Accept Committee Input No. 117 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment If there is no data to support keeping these inspections at a monthly frequency, they should be made quarterly for consistency with other inspections and tests. The frequencies in the standard are minimum and can certainly be exceeded when specific circumstances warrant. This change will aid in the improved application and compliance with the standard. Related Item Committee Input No. 117-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 15:27:14 EDT 2015
51 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 130-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.3.3.4 ] 13.3.3.4 * A valve status test shall be conducted any time the control valve is closed and reopened at system riser. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with related comments concerned with deletion of 13.3.1.2.1 and with adding a new row to Table 13.1.1.2, to address Valve Status Testing. The text of 13.3.1.2.1 in the general portion of Section 13.3 is redundant to the provision of 13.3.3.4 in the Testing portion, so it should be deleted. With that the corresponding Annex text A.13.3.1.2.1 needs to be deleted, but to save the guidance it offers, its text should be copied to become A.13.3.3.4 as reference information to supplement Section 13.3.3.4. Consequently, an asterisk ( * ) needs to be added beside Section No. 13.3.3.4. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 131-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. A.13.3.1.2.1] Public Comment No. 129-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.3.1.2.1] Public Comment No. 132-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.1.1.2] Related Item First Revision No. 39-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.3.3.4] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 10:28:59 EDT 2015
Public Comment No. 107-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.3.3.5 ] 13.3.3.5 * Valve Supervisory Switches. 13.3.3.5.1 Valve supervisory switches shall be tested annually. 13.3.3.5.2 A distinctive signal shall indicate movement from the valve s normal position during either the first two revolutions of a hand wheel or when the stem of the valve has moved one-fifth of the distance from its normal position. 13.3.3.5.3 The signal shall not be restored at any valve position except the normal position. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment to add rows concerning the ITM for Supervisory signal devices (except valve supervisory switches) to Table 13.1.1.2. Table 5.1.1.2 (and others) direct the user to Chapter 13 for the ITM of Supervisory Signal Devices (except valve supervisory switches), but the only comparable requirements in Chapter 13 are specific to just low pressure switch testing for dry and preaction systems. There are no general requirements pertaining to other supervisory devices (ie. wet pipe system low or high pressure switches, etc.). Therefore the proposed new text should be added in following Section 13.2.6, Alarm Devices as a new Section 13.2.7. The existing 13.2.7 and 13.2.8 should be renumbered accordingly. With this, the title of Section 13.3.3.5 also needs editorial revision, to be specific to valve supervisory devices, which are the subject of that section. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 134-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.1.1.2] Related Item First Revision No. 62-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 5.1.1.2] First Revision No. 40-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.3.3.5.1] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 16:25:37 EDT 2015 52 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
Public Comment No. 157-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.3.3.5 ] 13.3.3.5 * Supervisory Switches. 13.3.3.5.1 Valve supervisory switches monitored by a supervisng station service shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72. All others shall be tested annually. 13.3.3.5.2 A distinctive signal shall indicate movement from the valve s normal position during either the first two revolutions of a hand wheel or when the stem of the valve has moved one-fifth of the distance from its normal position. 13.3.3.5.3 The signal shall not be restored at any valve position except the normal position. Additional Proposed Changes File Name Description Approved NFPA_13_Supervision.docx NFPA 13 requirements for valve supervision Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment From time to time NFPA 25 conflicts with other NFPA standards in cases where the Committee elects to adopt the testing frequency and methods of other NFPA Codes and Standards. NFPA 25 should correctly reference the other code and standard rather than restating requirements found in other codes. This would reduce confusion for users of this code and at the enforcement level. It is also unrealistic that for supervisory switches, the additional test requirements of NFPA 72 (circuit testing, reporting, etc) can be met by the sprinkler contractor. Supervisory switches not continuously monitored by a supervising station should likely be inspected and tested more often than annually. The change requested should actually be a global change that applies to every NFPA 25 chapter that addresses supervisory switches. Related Item First Revision No. 40-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.3.3.5.1] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: HERBERT HURST Organization: SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIO Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 15:38:58 EDT 2015 53 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
8.16.1.1.2* Supervision. 8.16.1.1.2.1 Valves on connections to water supplies, sectional control and isolation valves, and other valves in supply pipes sprinklers and other fixed water-based fire suppression systems shall be supervised by one of the following methods: (1) Central station, proprietary, or remote station signaling service (2) Local signaling service that will cause the sounding of an audible signal at a constantly attended point (3) Valves locked in the correct position (4) Valves located within fenced enclosures under the control of the owner, sealed in the open position, and inspected weekly as part of an approved procedure A.8.16.1.1.2 (1) Central Station Supervisory Service. Central station supervisory service systems involve complete, constant, and automatic supervision of valves by electrically operated devices and circuits continually under test and operating through an approved outside central station, in compliance with NFPA 72. It is understood that only such portions of NFPA 72 that relate to valve supervision should apply. (2) Proprietary Supervisory Service Systems. Proprietary supervisory service systems include systems where the operation of a valve produces some form of signal and record at a common point by electrically operated devices and circuits continually under test and operating through a central supervising station at the property protected, all in compliance with the standards for the installation, maintenance, and use of local protective, auxiliary protective, remote station protective, and proprietary signaling systems. It is understood that only portions of the standards that relate to valve supervision should apply.
54 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 154-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 13.4.1.1 ] Accept Committee Input No. 118 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment If there is no data to support keeping these inspections at a monthly frequency, they should be made quarterly for consistency with other inspections and tests. The frequencies in the standard are minimum and can certainly be exceeded when specific circumstances warrant. This change will aid in the improved application and compliance with the standard. Related Item Committee Input No. 118-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 15:31:54 EDT 2015
55 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 68-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.4.1.1 ] 13.4.1.1* Alarm valves and system riser check valves shall be externally inspected monthly quarterly and shall verify the following: (1) The gauges indicate normal supply water pressure is being maintained. (2) The valve is free of physical damage. (3) All valves are in the appropriate open or closed position. (4) The retarding chamber or alarm drains are not leaking. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Process CI-118 Related Item Committee Input No. 118-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: ROLAND HUGGINS Organization: AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 08 18:36:39 EDT 2015
56 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 108-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.4.3.1.5 ] 13.4.3.1.5 The gauge monitoring the detection system pressure, if provided, shall be tested be inspected monthly to verify that it indicates that normal pressure is being maintained. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The required action is to look at a pressure gauge to see if the correct air pressure is being registered. This is just an inspection, not a test. Related Item First Revision No. 110-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.4.3] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 16:33:43 EDT 2015
57 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 109-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.4.3.2.7 ] 13.4.3.2.7 Return to Service. After the full flow test the annual trip test, the preaction system shall be returned to service in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment A full flow test is only required every three years. For the intervening two years, dry trip testing is allowed with the control valve only partially open. Related Item First Revision No. 110-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.4.3] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 16:41:04 EDT 2015
58 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 110-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.4.3.2.9 ] 13.4.3.2.9 * Records indicating the date the preaction or deluge valve was last tripped and the tripping time, as well as the individual and organization conducting the test, shall be maintained at a location or in a manner readily available for review by the authority having jurisdiction. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Since Section 13.4.3 addresses just preaction valves, the reference to deluge valves should be deleted, as not applicable to the subject matter. Related Item First Revision No. 110-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.4.3] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 16:44:02 EDT 2015
59 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 111-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.4.4.1.4 ] 13.4.4.1.4 The gauge monitoring the detection system pressure, if provided, shall be tested beinspected monthly to verify that it indicates that normal pressure is being maintained. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The required action is to look at a pressure gauge to see if the correct air pressure is being registered. This is just an inspection, not a test. Related Item First Revision No. 110-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.4.3] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 16:46:49 EDT 2015
Public Comment No. 112-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.4.4.2 ] 13.4.4.2 * Testing. 13.4.4.2.2.1 * Full flow 13.4.4.2.1 * The priming water level in supervised deluge systems shall be tested quarterly for compliance with the manufacturer s instructions. 13.4.4.2.2 * Each deluge valve shall be trip tested annually at full flow in warm weather and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. Deluge valve flow tests shall incorporate full functionality of the system as a unit, including automatic and manual activation. 13.4.4.2. 2.2 2 Protection shall be provided for any devices or equipment subject to damage by system discharge during tests flow tests. 13.4.4.2. 2.3 3* Except as provided by 13.4.4.2.3.1 and 13.4.4.2.3.2 each Each deluge valve shall be trip tested annually at full flow in warm weather and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. 13.4.4.2.3.1 Where the nature of the protected property is such that water cannot be discharged for test purposes, the trip an annual trip test shall be permitted to be conducted in a manner that does not necessitate discharge in the protected area. 13.4.4.2. 3. 2.4 Where the nature of the protected property is such that water cannot be discharged unless protected equipment is shut down (e.g., energized electrical equipment), a full flow system test shall be conducted at the next scheduled shutdown. 13.4.4.2. 2 3. 5 3 The full flow test frequency shall For full flow tests in accordance with 13.4.4.2.3.2 the test frequency shall not exceed 3 years. 13.4.4.2. 2.6 4 The water During the annual full flow test the water discharge patterns from all of the open spray nozzles or sprinklers shall be observed to ensure that patterns are not impeded by plugged nozzles, that nozzles are correctly positioned, and that obstructions do not prevent discharge patterns from wetting surfaces to be protected. (A) 13.4.4.2.4.1 Where the nature of the protected property is such that water cannot be discharged, the nozzles or open sprinklers shall be inspected for correct orientation and the system tested with air to ensure that the nozzles are not obstructed. (B) Where obstructions occur, the piping and sprinklers or nozzles shall be cleaned and the system retested. 60 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
. 13.4.4.2.4.2 Where the nature of the protected property is such that water cannot be discharged unless protected equipment is shut down (e.g., energized electrical equipment), all open spray nozzles or sprinklers shall be inspected in accordance with 13.4.4.2. 3 Except for deluge systems covered by 4 during the full flow system test conducted at the next scheduled shutdown. 13.4.4.2. 5, every 3 years the deluge valve shall be trip tested with the control valve fully open 4.3 Where misalignment or obstructions occur, the piping and sprinklers or nozzles shall be adjusted and/or cleaned, to correct the condition and the system shall be retested. 13.4.4.2. 4 * 5 During those years when full flow testing Full flow deluge valve tests in accordance with 13.4.4.2.3 is not required, the deluge valve shall be trip tested with the control valve partially and 13.4.4.2.3.2 shall be conducted with the deluge system control valve fully open. 13.4.4.2. 5 6* Deluge valves protecting freezers shall be trip tested in a manner that does not introduce moisture into the piping in the freezer. valve trip tests in accordance with 13.4.4.2. 6 Deluge systems shall be tested once every 3 years for air leakage, using one of the following test methods: (1) Perform a pressure test at 40 psi (3.2 bar) for 2 hours. The system shall be permitted to lose up to 3 psi (0.2 bar) during the duration of the test. Air leaks shall be addressed if the system loses more than 3 psi (0.2 bar) during this test. (2) With the system at normal system pressure, shut off the air source (compressor or shop air) for 4 hours. If the low air pressure alarm goes off within this period, the air leaks shall be addressed..1 shall be permitted to be conducted with the deluge system control valve partially open. 13.4.4.2.7 Deluge System Pressure Readings. 13.4.4.2.7.1 Pressure readings shall be recorded at the hydraulically most remote nozzle or sprinkler. 13.4.4.2.7.2 A second pressure reading shall be recorded at the deluge valve. 13.4.4.2.7.3 These readings shall be compared to the hydraulic design pressures to ensure the original system design requirements are met by the water supply. 13.4.4.2.7.4 Where the hydraulically most remote nozzle or sprinkler is inaccessible, nozzles or sprinklers in other than foam-water sprinkler systems shall be permitted to be inspected visually without taking a pressure reading on the most remote nozzle or sprinkler. 13.4.4.2.7.5 Where the reading taken at the riser indicates that the water supply has deteriorated, a gauge shall be placed on the hydraulically most remote nozzle or sprinkler and the results compared with the required design pressure. 13.4.4.2.8 Multiple Systems. The maximum number of systems expected to operate in case of fire shall be tested simultaneously to inspect the adequacy of the water supply. 13.4.4.2.9 Manual Operation. Manual actuation devices shall be operated annually. 13.4.4.2.10 Return to Service. After the full flow test, the system shall be returned to service in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. 61 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
62 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 13.4.4.2.11 Grease or other sealing materials shall not be applied to the seating surfaces of deluge valves. 13.4.4.2.12 * Records indicating the date the deluge valve was last tripped and the tripping time, as well as the individual and organization conducting the test, shall be maintained at a location or in a manner readily available for review by the authority having jurisdiction. 13.4.4.2.13 Low air pressure alarms, if provided, shall be tested quarterly in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. 13.4.4.2.14 Low temperature alarms, if installed in valve enclosures, shall be tested annually at the beginning of the heating season. 13.4.4.2.15 Automatic air pressure maintenance devices, if provided, shall be tested yearly at the time of the annual deluge valve trip test, in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment When the requirements for preaction valves and deluge valves were split into two sections, there were a number of items related to the deluge valve trip testing that needed correction or clarification. Specifically, the revisions are offered for the following reasons: The requirement to test the priming water was deleted because deluge valves do not require priming. It is only necessary for the air supervision of some preaction systems, to ensure the air does not escape the system. The requirements for full functionality and protection of equipment were moved to the beginning of the section since that information needs to be factored in as a prerequisite for any deluge valve testing. The section renumbering was necessary to demonstrate the hierarchy of the testing requirements. As currently written in the First Revision, the requirement for an annual full flow test and the allowance for a 3 year frequency are presented on the same numbering tier/level, so it is not entirely clear which is the primary requirement and which would be used as an exception to the base rule. Similarly, the section renumbering was needed to demonstrate the hierarchy for the requirements for the inspection of the nozzles during the flow testing. The text concerning air testing for nozzle obstructions was deleted because such tests are of no value. There is no way to determine where/if there are any obstructions via such a test, if a nozzle is obstructed or a branch line is blocked on a deluge system, the air will just discharge through the other open nozzles. First Revision requirement 3.4.4.2.5 relative to protecting freezers was deleted, since that subject is not applicable to deluge systems. That text is only applicable to preaction systems. First Revision requirement 13.4.4.2.6 was deleted, because deluge systems cannot be supervised with air. That text is only applicable to preaction systems. Additionally, with the renumbering that is offered in this Comment, the corresponding Annex sections require renumbering in the same fashion. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 113-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. A.13.4.4.2.1] Public Comment No. 114-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. A.13.4.4.2.2] Public Comment No. 115-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. A.13.4.4.2.2.1] Public Comment No. 116-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. A.13.4.4.2.4] Public Comment No. 136-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.1.1.2] Related Item First Revision No. 110-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.4.3] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING
63 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 16:49:11 EDT 2015
64 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 119-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.4.4.2.10 ] 13.4.4.2.10 Return to Service. After the full flow test the annual trip test, the system shall be returned to service in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment A full flow test is not necessarily required every year. When the nature of the protected property is such that water cannot be discharged unless protected equipment is shut down, a full flow test is only required during the next scheduled shutdown with a frequency not to exceed three years. For the intervening two years, dry trip testing is allowed, with the control valve only partially open. Related Item First Revision No. 110-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.4.3] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 09:39:50 EDT 2015
Public Comment No. 120-NFPA 25-2015 [ Sections 13.4.4.2.13, 13.4.4.2.14, 13.4.4.2.15 ] Sections 13.4.4.2.13, 13.4.4.2.14, 13.4.4.2.15 13.4.4.2.13 Low air pressure alarms supervisory devices, if provided on the detection system, shall be tested quarterly in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. 13.4.4.2.14 Low temperature alarms, if installed in valve enclosures, shall be tested annually at the beginning of the heating season. 13.4.4.2.15 Automatic air pressure maintenance devices, if provided on the detection system, shall be tested yearly at the time of the annual deluge valve trip test, in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Deluge systems themselves cannot be supervised with air and cannot utilize air maintenance devices, so the testing of the supervisory devices and AMDs would only be applicable with those systems that utilize a dry pilot line for detection. The phrase low pressure alarms was revised to low pressure supervisory devices to align with the text used elsewhere in the standard when referring to that type of equipment. Related Item First Revision No. 110-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.4.3] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 09:43:23 EDT 2015 65 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
66 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 122-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.4.4.3.1 ] 13.4.4.3.1 Leaks causing drops in supervisory pressure sufficient to sound warning alarms and electrical malfunctions causing alarms to sound shall be located and repaired. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Since deluge systems are open to atmosphere and cannot retain supervisory pressure, this provision is not applicable. Related Item First Revision No. 110-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.4.3] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 09:49:02 EDT 2015
67 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 123-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.5.4.1 ] 13.5.4.1 Devices shall be inspected weekly to verify that the devices are in the following condition: (1)* Downstream pressures Normal downstream pressures are maintained in accordance with the design criteria. (2) Supply pressure is in accordance with the design criteria Normal supplypressure is maintained. (3) Devices and associated trim components are free of physical damage and are not leaking. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment An ITM inspector cannot be expected to know the design criteria to which the pressure regulating device was set for. Additionally, the various trim components such as relief valves and the pressure gauges should also be checked. Related Item First Revision No. 106-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.5.4.1] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 09:56:37 EDT 2015
Public Comment No. 126-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.5.6 ] 13. 5. 6 Hose Valves. 13. 5. 6.1 Inspection. 13. 5. 6.1.1 Hose valves shall be inspected quarterly to verify that the valves are in the following condition: (1) Hose caps are in place and not damaged. (2) Hose threads are not damaged. (3) Valve handles are present and not damaged. (4) Gaskets are not damaged or showing signs of deterioration. (5) No leaks are present. (6) Valves are not obstructed or otherwise not capable of normal operation. 13. 5. 6.1.2 Hose valves shall be inspected to ensure that hose caps are in place and not damaged. 13. 5. 6.1.3 Hose threads shall be inspected for damage. 13. 5. 6.1.4 Valve handles shall be present and not damaged. 13. 5. 6.1.5 Gaskets shall be inspected for damage or deterioration. 13. 5. 6.1.6 Hose valves shall be inspected for leaks. 13. 5. 6.1.7 Hose valves shall be inspected to ensure no obstructions are present. 13. 5. 6.1.8 Hose valves shall be inspected to ensure that restricting devices are present. 13. 5. 6.2 Testing. 13. 5. 6.2.1 * Class I and Class III standpipe system hose valves shall be tested annually by fully opening and closing the valves. 13. 5. 6.2.1.1 Class I and Class III standpipe system hose valves that are difficult to operate or leak shall be repaired or replaced. 13. 5. 6.2.2 * Hose valves on hose stations attached to sprinkler systems and Class II standpipe systems shall be tested every 3 years by opening and closing the valves. 13. 5. 6.2.2.1 Hose valves on hose stations attached to sprinkler systems and Class II standpipe systems that are difficult to operate or leak shall be repaired or replaced. 13. 5. 6.3 Maintenance. Hose valves that do not operate smoothly or open fully shall be lubricated, repaired, or replaced. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with a related comment to add rows concerning the ITM for Hose Valves to Table 13.1.1.2. Upon review of the new Table 6.1.1.2 as per FR No. 27 it was observed that for ITM of Hose Valves the user is referenced to Table 13.1.1.2. However study of the new Table 13.1.1.2 per FR No. 37 revealed that there is no 68 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
69 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Hose Valve direction offered by that Table. Further investigation revealed that the only ITM for Hose Valves in Chapter 13 is in 13.5.6, which is part of Section 13.5 for the ITM of Pressure-Reducing Valves and Relief Valves. Looking back to the ROP for the revision cycle leading to NFPA 25-2002, the Committee Action on Proposal 25-38 was to add new requirements for Hose Valves, but for some reason the text was placed in the middle of the requirements for pressure reducing valves and relief valves. This appears to have been just a numbering / editorial error, but it has persisted through the 2002, 2008, 2011 and 2014 cycles. This error should be corrected now, for the next edition. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 133-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.1.1.2] Related Item First Revision No. 27-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 6.1.1.2] First Revision No. 37-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.1.1.2] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 10:08:02 EDT 2015
Public Comment No. 67-NFPA 25-2015 [ Sections 13.6.1.1, 13.6.1.2, 13.6.1.3, 13.6.1.4 ] Sections 13.6.1.1, 13.6.1.2, 13.6.1.3, 13.6.1.4 13. 6.1.1 The isolation valves on double check assemblies (DCA) and double check detector assemblies (DCDA) shall be inspected weekly to ensure that the valves are in the normal open position. 13. The isolation valves on reduced-pressure assemblies (RPA) 16. 6.1.1.1 Valves secured with locks or electrically supervised in accordance with applicable NFPA standards shall be inspected monthly. 13.6.1.2 * Reduced-presssure assemblies and reduced-pressure detector assemblies (RPDA) shall assemblies shall be inspected weekly to ensure that the valves are in the normal open position. 13.6.1.2.1 Valves secured with locks or electrically supervised in accordance with applicable NFPA standards shall be inspected monthly. 13.6.1.2.2 * RPAs and RPDAs shall be inspected weekly to ensure that the differential-sensing valve relief port is not continuously discharging. 13.6.1.3 2 After any testing or repair, an inspection by the property owner or designated representative shall be made to ensure that the system is in service and all isolation valves are in the normal open position and properly locked or electrically supervised. 13.6.1.4 3 * Backflow prevention assemblies shall be inspected internally every 5 years to verify that all components operate correctly, move freely, and are in good condition. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment These are still part of the fire protection system and the valves already must apply 13.3 so no need to repeat it. Having all control valve criteria in one location is desirable. Terra was not be cooperative making it hard to read the change to the old 13.6.1.2.2. Needed to spell out the names since they were identified in a prior deleted sentence. Related Item Committee Input No. 119-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: ROLAND HUGGINS Organization: AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 08 18:26:57 EDT 2015 70 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
71 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 155-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 13.6.1.2.1 ] Accept Committee Input No. 119 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment If there is no data to support keeping these inspections at a monthly frequency, they should be made quarterly for consistency with other inspections and tests. The frequencies in the standard are minimum and can certainly be exceeded when specific circumstances warrant. This change will aid in the improved application and compliance with the standard. Related Item Committee Input No. 119-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 15:35:24 EDT 2015
72 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 156-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after 13.7.1 ] Revised Committee Input No. 120 Revise proposed 13.7.1 to read: If approved locking caps or locking plugs are installed, interior inspections shall be annual. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The presence of a locking cap on the FDC reduces the need for frequent interior inspections. It doesn't protect the exterior of the connection from vehicular damage, etc. Related Item Committee Input No. 120-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 15:37:56 EDT 2015
Public Comment No. 127-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.8 ] 13.8 Air Compressors. 13.8.1 Air compressors dedicated to compressors serving water-based fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with sections 13.8.2, 13.8.3, and 13.8.4. 13.8.1.1 Air compressors not dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 13.8.2 Inspection. 13.8.2.1 Air compressors dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall be inspected monthly to verify the following: (1) Air compressor is free of physical damage. (2) Power wiring to the air compressor is intact and free of physical damage. (3) Piping from the air compressor to the fire protection system is intact and free of physical damage. (4) The means of anchoring the air compressor to the structure or to the system piping is secure, tight, and free of physical damage. (5) Air compressors requiring oil have the required amount of oil in the oil reservoir. 13.8.3 Testing. 13.8.3.1 Air compressors dedicated to compressors serving water-based fire protection systems shall be tested annually to verify the following: (1) Air compressor operates as intended on the proper drop of air pressure in the fire protection system. (2) Air compressor restores normal air pressure in the fire protection system in the required time frame. (3) Air compressor does not overheat while running. 13.8.4 Maintenance. 13.8.4.1 Air compressors dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 13.8.4.2 Compressors requiring compressors requiring oil shall have the oil replaced on an annual basis unless the manufacturer's instructions require more frequent replacement. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment All air compressors that serve water-based fire protection systems should be inspected, tested and maintained in the same manner. The requirements of 13.8.2 through 13.8.4 are just basic good practices that should be equally applicable to dedicated air compressors and to compressors that also serve other equipment. Additionally, 13.8.2 through 13.8.4 does not provide all of the ITM requirements that may be applicable to some types of compressors, such as the regenerative dryer/air compressors used with refrigerated spaces. Therefore, attention to the manufacturer s instructions can be just as important for dedicated air compressors as they would be to the others. Related Item First Revision No. 44-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 13.8] 73 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
74 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 10:13:56 EDT 2015
Public Comment No. 168-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 13.8 ] 13.8 Air Compressors. 13. 8.1 Air compressors dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with sections 13.8. 2, 13.8.3, and 13.8.4. 13.8. 1.1 Air compressors not dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall compressors used with dry and preaction fire sprinkler systems or automatic dry standpipe systems shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 13.8.2 Inspection. 13.8.2.1 Air compressors dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall be inspected monthly to verify the following: (1) Air compressor is free of physical damage. (2) Power wiring to the air compressor is intact and free of physical damage. (3) Piping from the air compressor to the fire protection system is intact and free of physical damage. (4) The means of anchoring the air compressor to the structure or to the system piping is secure, tight, and free of physical damage. (5) Air compressors requiring oil have the required amount of oil in the oil reservoir. 13.8.3 Testing. 13.8.3.1 Air compressors dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall be tested annually to verify the following: (1) Air compressor operates as intended on the proper drop of air pressure in the fire protection system. (2) Air compressor restores normal air pressure in the fire protection system in the required time frame. (3) Air compressor does not overheat while running. 13.8.4 Maintenance. 13.8.4.1 Air compressors dedicated to water-based fire protection systems shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 13.8.4.2 Compressors requiring oil shall have the oil replaced on an annual basis unless the manufacturer's instructions require more frequent replacement. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This is a requirement that goes beyond the concept of "minimum standard". We are adding one more item to an already extensive list of requirements that is rendering the standard untenable. NFPA 25 currently requires the air maintenance device to be tested annually which is sufficient and reasonable. Related Item First Revision No. 44-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 13.8] 75 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
76 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: RUSSELL LEAVITT Organization: TELGIAN CORPORATION Affilliation: The Home Depot Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 15 12:20:20 EDT 2015
77 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 138-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 14.4 ] 14.4 Ice Obstruction. Dry pipe or preaction sprinkler system piping that protects or passes through freezers or cold storage rooms shall passes through refrigerated spaces maintained at temperatures below 32 F (0 C) shall be inspected internally on an annual basis for ice obstructions at the point where the piping enters the refrigerated area. 14.4.1 Alternative nondestructive examinations shall be permitted. 14.4.2 All penetrations into the cold storage areas shall the refrigerated spaces shall be inspected and, if an ice obstruction is found, additional pipe shall be examined to ensure that no ice blockage exists. 14.4.3 Dry pipe or preaction sprinkler systems that operate in freezers, coolers, or any other unheated spaces, areas, or rooms where temperatures are 32 F (0 C) or below shall be inspected for ice obstruction additional ice obstructions or iice blockages exist. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The text in 14.4 was revised from freezers and cold storage rooms to refrigerated spaces (ie. maintained at temperatures below 32 F (0 C)), to align with the text of Section 7.9 of NFPA 13 to provide better clarity. Not all cold storage rooms (ie. unheated pantries and coolers, etc.) are subject to freezing. Just because a space is unheated (parking garages, attics, etc.) and temperatures can fall below 32 F should not become a trigger for ice obstruction investigations. This requirement should only be applicable to Refrigerated Spaces. Additionally, the First Revision text of 14.4.3 should be deleted because it is redundant to the requirement of 14.4. Related Item First Revision No. 46-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 14.4] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 11:50:48 EDT 2015
78 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 139-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. 16.3.2 ]
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80 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems in aircraft hangars shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 11, NFPA 25, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, or NFPA 80 as applicable and as supplemented by with this standard as modified by the requirements itemized in Table 16.3.2. [409:11.1.1] Table 16.3.2 Inspection and Testing of Hangar of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems in Aircraft Hangars [409:Table 11.1.1] Type and Frequency of Inspections and Tests System Components Weekly Monthly Quarterly Semiannually Sprinkler heads Annually Every 5 Years Sprinklers V Piping V D Pipe hangers V Sprinkler alarm valve V O 1 Deluge valve V O D Pre-action system V D Dry pipe systems V D Shutoff valves V F Fire pumps F 2 D Water reservoirs V Hose stations V D Strainer filter baskets V Foam concentrate F Concentrate storage tanks V Concentrate pumps F 2 O D Concentrate control valve (automatic) V O D Concentrate shutoff valve V F Foam proportioning device V D Water-powered monitor nozzle V D Electric-powered monitor nozzle V F D Water-powered high-expansion-foam (HEF) generator V D D Electric-powered high-expansion-foam (HEF) generator V F D Pneumatic detector F O 3 Electric detector F O 3 Optical detector V F O 3 Control panels V F O Alarm transmission (local and remote) F Tamper switch (supervisory switch valve) F Flow indication switch O Low air pressure supervisory switch F O Supervisory alarms F Manual actuation stations F Hangar floor drain system and separators V D Fire doors V F Gas detectors V F Ventilation system in pits, tunnels, and ducts F Grounding equipment F
81 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM V : Visual inspection. D: Operational test with actual discharge. O: Operational test with flow, no discharge. F: Functional test, no flow. 1 For the purposes of this test, the inspector s flow valve is acceptable. 2 Churn test. 3 At this time it is necessary to check that the set points are the same as the origin. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Calling up requirements from other standards such as NFPA 11, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, or NFPA 80 is beyond the scope of NFPA 25, so references to them or instructions calling for compliance with their ITM requirements should not be included in Chapter 16. Related Item First Revision No. 47-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 16.2.1.1.15] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 12:02:42 EDT 2015
82 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 142-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after A.3.3.21.1 ] A.3.3.22 In-Service Date This term is not to be confused with in service which is used throughout the standard to address the operating condition that a system must be left in after work is completed. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment If the definition for the term "in-service date" is accepted by the committee, this provides additional information for users about the correct application. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 161-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after 3.3.21.2] Related Item Public Input No. 171-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after 3.3.21.2] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 12:52:37 EDT 2015
Public Comment No. 140-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.3.3.24 ] A.3.3.24 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Service. This program includes logging and retention of relevant records. Any portion or all of the inspection, testing, and maintenance can be contracted with an inspection, testing, and maintenance service. Similarly, any portion or all of the inspection, testing, and maintenance can be performed by qualified personnel employed by the property owner or designated representative. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Clarification is also needed to emphasize that qualified personnel employed by the owner or designated representative can undertake any or all of the needed provisions of NFPA 25 in house. Related Item First Revision No. 48-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. A.3.3.24] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 12:21:23 EDT 2015 83 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
Public Comment No. 162-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.4.1.5 ] A.4.1.5 Recalled products should be replaced or remedied. Remedies include entrance into a program for scheduled replacement. Such replacement or remedial product should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and the appropriate NFPA installation standards. A recalled product is a product subject to a statute or administrative regulation specifically requiring the manufacturer, importer, distributor, wholesaler, or retailer of a product, or any combination of such entities, to recall the product, or a product voluntarily recalled by a combination of such entities. Needed corrections and repairs should be classified as an impairment, critical deficiency, or noncritical deficiency according to the effect on the fire protection system and the nature of the hazard protected. Impairments should be corrected or repaired immediately. The process of correcting or repairing an impairment should begin as soon as the impairment is discovered. Impairments are the highest priority problem found during inspection, testing, and maintenance and should be corrected as soon as possible. The If the necessary parts are on hand the correction or repair can be accomplished in a matter of a few hours. However, in many cases it may take several days to order repair parts, have them shipped, and schedule manpower to make the repair. The fire protection system cannot provide an adequate response to a fire, and implementation of impairment procedures outlined in Chapter 15 is required until the impairment is corrected. Critical deficiencies need to be corrected in a timely fashion. The fire protection system is still capable of performing, but its performance can be impacted and the implementation of impairment procedures might not be needed. However, special consideration must be given to the hazard in the determination of the classification. A deficiency that is critical for one hazard might be an impairment in another. Noncritical deficiencies do not affect the performance of the fire protection system but should be corrected in a reasonable time period so that the system can be properly inspected, tested, and maintained. Assembly occupancies, health care facilities, prisons, high-rise buildings, other occupancies where the life safety exposure is significant, or facilities that cannot be evacuated in a timely manner require special consideration. As an example, a nonfunctioning waterflow alarm might be considered a critical deficiency in a storage warehouse but an impairment in a hospital. High hazard occupancies where early response to a fire is critical also require special consideration. A small number of painted sprinklers could be considered an impairment for a system protecting a high hazard occupancy but might be considered a critical deficiency in a metal working shop. deficiencies should be corrected or repaired within 30 days. The process of correcting or repairing a critical deficiency should begin as soon as it is discovered and with a sense of urgency. If the necessary parts are on hand the correction or repair can be accomplished in a matter of a few hours. However, in many cases it may take several days to order repair parts, have them shipped, and schedule manpower to make the repair. There are very few instances when a critical deficiency cannot be corrected or repaired within 30 days. If the correction or repair can t be accomplished within 30 days, the AHJ should be notified and permission obtained for an exception to this requirement. Non-Critical deficiencies should be corrected or repaired within 90 days. Non-critical deficiencies do not have an effect on system performance and therefore correcting or repairing them is allowed to take longer. If the correction or repair can t be accomplished within 90 days, the AHJ should be notified and permission obtained for an exception to this requirement. Classifications of needed corrections and repairs are shown in Table A.3.3.7. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This proposal does much more than simply address the needed issue of correction times. First, correction time information is needed and is wanted by AHJ s trying to enforce the standard. Without it, each individual AHJ is left to determine it without any guidance from the technical committee. Nothing in this proposal requires AHJ s to 84 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
85 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM follow it explicitly, but it does offer consistent options. Secondly, the implication that a judgment should be made with regard to occupancy classification and level of deficiency is not consistent with the rest of the document. Even if correction times are ultimately not supported, the other proposed changes in this CI should be. This proposal will aid in the improved application and compliance with the standard. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 160-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after 4.1.5] Related Item Committee Input No. 132-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 15 11:07:23 EDT 2015
86 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 6-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.4.1.5 ] A.4.1.5 Recalled products should be replaced or remedied. Remedies include entrance into a program for scheduled replacement. Such replacement or remedial product should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and the appropriate NFPA installation standards. A recalled product is a product subject to a statute or administrative regulation specifically requiring the manufacturer, importer, distributor, wholesaler, or retailer of a product, or any combination of such entities, to recall the product, or a product voluntarily recalled by a combination of such entities. Needed corrections and repairs should be classified as an impairment, critical deficiency, or noncritical deficiency according to the effect on the fire protection system and the nature of the hazard protected. Impairments are the highest priority problem found during inspection, testing, and maintenance and should be corrected as soon as possible. The fire protection system cannot provide an adequate response to a fire, and implementation of impairment procedures outlined in Chapter 15 is required until the impairment is corrected. Critical deficiencies need to be corrected in a timely fashion. The fire protection system is still capable of performing, but its performance can be impacted and the implementation of impairment procedures might not be needed. However, special consideration must be given to the hazard in the determination of the classification. A deficiency that is critical for one hazard might be an impairment in another. Noncritical deficiencies do not affect the performance of the fire protection system but should be corrected in a reasonable time period so that the system can be properly inspected, tested, and maintained. Assembly occupancies, health care facilities, prisons, high-rise buildings, other occupancies where the life safety exposure is significant, or facilities that cannot be evacuated in a timely manner require special consideration. As an example, a nonfunctioning waterflow alarm might be considered a critical deficiency in a storage warehouse but an impairment in a hospital. High hazard occupancies where early response to a fire is critical also require special consideration. A small number of painted sprinklers could be considered an impairment for a system protecting a high hazard occupancy but might be considered a critical deficiency in a metal working shop. Classifications of needed corrections and repairs are shown in Table A.3.3.7. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This change is in correlation with PC 5. See substantiation for this change in PC 5 as well as PI 137. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 5-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after 5.2.1.4] Related Item Public Input No. 137-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. A.4.1.5] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JOE SCIBETTA Organization: BUILDINGREPORTS Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Mar 10 09:50:36 EDT 2015
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88 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 125-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after A.4.3.3 ] A.4.3.5.1 Fire protection system inspection, testing, and maintenance is commonly carried out on an annual cycle that is relatively effective at managing ITM requirements based on intervals of a year or less. However, due to sometimes unpredictable changes in building ownership, tenant changes, and changes in ITM contractors over time, it is comparatively easy to unintentionally delay or omit "long-interval" ITM items that are required on a multi-year cycle. The longer the required maintenance interval, the greater the importance of reviewing the available records concerning previous long-interval ITM items. The scope of responsibility for internal ITM personnel or the scope of work for contracted ITM qualified professionals might not extend beyond annual ITM items. Even so, as part of the annual maintenance cycle, records of long-interval items should be reviewed. Any items that are due or overdue should be recorded as deficiencies until such time as the long-interval inspections, testing, or maintenance has been carried out and documented by qualified professionals. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This proposal provides a clear means to handle long term ITM requirements that might otherwise go unnoticed and/or uncorrected due to changes in building owners or contractors. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 124-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after 4.3.5] Related Item Public Input No. 181-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after A.4.3.3] Relationship Parent section in standard, main language of proposal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: ROBERT UPSON Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering and Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 10:04:10 EDT 2015
89 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 76-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.4.6.6 ] A.4.6.6 Some devices, such as waterflow alarm devices, can be tested automatically. Some things to consider include the following: (1) Not all tests required by NFPA 25 are suitable for automatic testing. (2) Periodic visual inspection, including the use of video, should be performed. (3) Periodic manual testing of the system should performed in order to confirm the results of automatic testing. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The ability of some automated testing devices maybe limited to confirming the operational characteristics of that specific device and not completely capable of confirming the operation of the system in an event. Related Item First Revision No. 98-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 4.6.6] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JAMES MCHUGH Organization: AGF Manufacturing INC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 12 10:25:40 EDT 2015
90 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 77-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.4.6.6.2 ] A.4.6.6.2 Transducers, temperature sensors, actuated valves including motorized valves and solenoids are examples of some of the equipment that could be used in an automated inspection. The items list above are a partial list and shall not be considered and exclusive list of methodologies. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Care should be taken to not create a list of acceptable items since it may be interpreted that those items listed are the only acceptable methods. Therefore other items or methods not included in the list would possibly be considered unacceptable. Related Item First Revision No. 98-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 4.6.6] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JAMES MCHUGH Organization: AGF Manufacturing INC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 12 10:31:01 EDT 2015
91 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 7-NFPA 25-2015 [ New Section after A.5.2.1.3 ] A.5.2.1.4.1.2 Remedies for recalled products include entrance into a program for scheduled replacement. Such replacement or remedial product should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and the appropriate NFPA installation standards. A recalled product is a product subject to a statute or administrative regulation specifically requiring the manufacturer, importer, distributor, wholesaler, or retailer of a product, or any combination of such entities, to recall the product, or a product voluntarily recalled by a combination of such entities. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This is in correlation with PC 5. See substantiation for this addition in PC 5 as well as PI 138. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 5-NFPA 25-2015 [New Section after 5.2.1.4] Related Item Public Input No. 138-NFPA 25-2014 [New Section after A.5.2.1.3] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JOE SCIBETTA Organization: BUILDINGREPORTS Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Mar 10 09:59:20 EDT 2015
92 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 59-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.5.3.1.1 ] A.5.3.1.1 Sprinklers should be first given a visual inspection in accordance with with 5. 3 2.1.1. 1 to 1 to determine if replacement is required. Sprinklers that have passed the visual inspection should then be laboratory tested for sensitivity and functionality. The waterway should clear when sensitivity/functionality tested at 5 psi (0.4 bar) or the minimum listed operating pressure for dry sprinklers. Thermal sensitivity should be not less than that permitted in post-corrosion testing of new sprinklers of the same type. Sprinklers that have been in service for a number of years should not be expected to have all of the performance qualities of a new sprinkler. However, if there is any question about their continued satisfactory performance, the sprinklers should be replaced. See Figure A.5.3.1.1. Figure A.5.3.1.1 Sprinkler Operating Element Identification. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment The text to A5.3.1.1 (FR 73) should be revised. Currently it deletes text describing what the inspectors should look for in lieu of a section reference. But the proposed text references section 5.3.1.1.1. We believe that the text should reference section 5.2.1.1.1 where the list of inspection related issues is listed. Related Item First Revision No. 73-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. A.5.3.1.1] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jim Muir Organization: Building Safety Division, Clark County, WA Affilliation: NFPA's Building Code Development Committee (BCDC) Street Address: City: State:
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94 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 170-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.8.4.1 ]
95 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM A.8.4.1
96 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM For a sample pump test form see Figure A.8.4.1. Figure A.8.4.1 Sample Annual Centrifugal Pump Test Form
97 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment I believe that having this form, even in the Annex, goes way beyond what is needed for an annual performance test. It implies for example, that there are greater requirements that measuring performance at no-flow, rated capacity, and 150% of rated capacity. Related Item First Revision No. 91-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 8.4] Submitter Information Verification
98 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Submitter Full Name: RUSSELL LEAVITT Organization: TELGIAN CORPORATION Affilliation: The Home Depot Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 15 12:36:57 EDT 2015
99 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 131-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.13.3.1.2.1 ] A.13.3. 1.2.1 3.4 See the Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Handbook, 2017 edition, for additional guidance relative to potential procedures for the conduct of such testing. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This Comment is offered in conjunction with related comments concerned with deletion of 13.3.1.2.1 and with adding a new row to Table 13.1.1.2, to address Valve Status Testing. The text of 13.3.1.2.1 in the general portion of Section 13.3 is redundant to the provision of 13.3.3.4 in the Testing portion, so it should be deleted. With that the corresponding Annex text A.13.3.1.2.1 needs to be deleted, but to save the guidance it offers, its text should be copied to become A.13.3.3.4 as reference information to supplement Section 13.3.3.4. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 132-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.1.1.2] Public Comment No. 129-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.3.1.2.1] Public Comment No. 130-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.3.3.4] Related Item First Revision No. 39-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.3.3.4] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 10:36:12 EDT 2015
00 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 113-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.13.4.4.2.1 ] A.13.4.4.2.1 High priming water levels can adversely affect the operation of supervisory air. Test the water level as follows: (1) Open the priming level test valve. (2) If water flows, drain it. (3) Close the valve when water stops flowing and air discharges. (4) If air discharges when the valve is opened, the priming water level could be too low. To add priming water, refer to the manufacturer s instructions. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment In accordance with the edits and renumbering proposed by PC-112, the guidance for testing the priming water must be deleted because because deluge valves do not require priming. It is only necessary for the air supervision of some preaction systems, to ensure the air does not escape the system. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 112-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.4.4.2] Related Item First Revision No. 110-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.4.3] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 17:33:28 EDT 2015
01 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 114-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.13.4.4.2.2 ] A.13.4.4.2. 2 3 Deluge valves in areas subject to freezing should be trip tested in the spring to allow time before the onset of cold weather for all water that has entered the system or condensation to drain to low points or back to the valve. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment In accordance with the edits and renumbering proposed by PC-112, this corresponding annex text must also be renumbered accordingly. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 112-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.4.4.2] Related Item First Revision No. 110-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.4.3] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 17:42:23 EDT 2015
02 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 115-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.13.4.4.2.2.1 ] A.13.4.4.2. 2. 1 It is necessary that the full flow test incorporate the full functionality of the system, which would include any solenoid valves or other actuation devices. It was a common practice in the past to test the detection system or manual pull station up to the solenoid valve or actuator and to separately test the deluge valve and system after the solenoid valve or actuator. The detectors on the system can be tested separately as long as the functional test includes activation of the actuator or solenoid when it receives an actual or simulated signal. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment In accordance with the edits and renumbering proposed by PC-112, this corresponding annex text must also be renumbered accordingly. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 112-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.4.4.2] Related Item First Revision No. 110-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.4.3] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 17:46:58 EDT 2015
03 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 116-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. A.13.4.4.2.4 ] A.13.4.4.2. 4 6 See the Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Handbook, 2017 edition, for additional guidance relative to potential procedures for the conduct of such testing. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment In accordance with the edits and renumbering proposed by PC-112, this corresponding annex text must also be renumbered accordingly. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 112-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 13.4.4.2] Related Item First Revision No. 110-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 13.4.3] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: LARRY KEEPING Organization: PROFESSIONAL LOSS CONTROL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 17:48:53 EDT 2015
04 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 148-NFPA 25-2015 [ Section No. B.4 ]
05 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM B.4 Recommendations for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Reports. Where reports are generated from the inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements of NFPA 25, consistent information should be included in the report. All inspection, testing, and maintenance reports developed for building owners and authorities having jurisdiction where applicable should include, at a minimum, the following information: Administrative information (1) Name of property (If applicable) (2) Address, including city, state and zip code (3) Name of property owner or designated representative (4) Job title (5) Voice phone (6) Fax (7) Email address (8) Inspection and testing organization/office locator (9) Address, including city, state and zip code (10) Voice phone (11) Fax (12) Name of lead inspector performing inspection/testing (13) Applicable licenses and certifications (14) Start date of inspection/testing (15) Completion date of inspection/testing (16) Report issuance date Frequency of activity and summary of fire protection systems (1) As defined in Section 3.6, the type of each water-based fire protection system being inspected, tested, or maintained should be recorded. (2) For each system being inspected, tested, or maintained, the frequency of inspection, testing, and maintenance applicable for the inspection should be recorded consistent with Section 3.7. (3) Where a premise being inspected, tested, or maintained has more than one type or multiples of one type of system, the number of each system inspected should also be recorded. Notifications for testing or maintenanceif multiple notifications are required (e.g., to the fire department, authority having jurisdiction, and the alarm receiving facility), each notification should be recorded. The name of the property owner or designated representative who made the notification before testing or maintenance, the time notification was made, and to whom the notification was made should be recorded. The name of the property owner or designated representative who made the notification after testing or maintenance was completed, the time notification was made, and to whom the notification was made should be recorded.
Impairments and deficiencies Forms and reports that are used for recording the activities and results of inspections, testing, and maintenance, should contain a section that specifically identifies any deficiencies and impairments that were observed. It is recommended that the section be clearly marked and formatted in a way that is easy for the property owner or the designated representative to identify each impairment and deficiency, and, if applicable, where the deficiencies and impairments are located. If required by the jurisdiction, impairments and deficiencies should be organized by classification, that is, critical, noncritical, or impairment. Where the authority having jurisdiction Signatures section Signature of property owner or designated representative Signature of lead inspector has mandated specific requirements regarding timelines for addressing deficiencies, it is helpful to include these in the reporting format. For many deficiencies, it is beneficial to attach a photograph or digital image of the deficiency, particularly where the property owner or the designated representative is not familiar with the water-based fire protection system. Where an impairment is found while performing inspection, testing, and maintenance, the property owner or designated representative should be notified in writing. (See A.15.6.2.) It is recommended that signatures for the lead inspector and property owner, or their designated representatives, be placed at the end of the report. Placing signatures at the end of the report indicates that all activities in the preceding sections of the report have been performed and their completion has been verified by the property owner or designated representative. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment If Public Comment 147 is accepted by the committee, this deletes the sections that moved to the body of the standard but keeps some important annex information. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 147-NFPA 25-2015 [Section No. 4.3.2] Related Item First Revision No. 108-NFPA 25-2014 [Chapter B] Public Input No. 158-NFPA 25-2014 [Section No. 4.3.2] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: JASON WEBB Organization: NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION Affilliation: NFSA Engineering & Standards Committee Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 14 14:52:44 EDT 2015 06 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM
07 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 54-NFPA 25-2015 [ Chapter F ]
08 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Annex F Connectivity and Data Collection This annex is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is included for informational purposes only. New NFPA 25 Annex F.1 Scope. Connectivity and Data Collection Last Modified 4/29/2015 F.1 -- Scope F.1. 1 1 This annex covers considerations relating to collection of inspection, test, maintenance, and Inspection, Test and Maintenance and monitoring data. F.1.2 Potential use of accessible information includes remote supervision, remote monitoring that might may include specific components for failure forecasting / component replacement, reliability analysis for the owner, the manufacturer, and NFPA or a similar group for obtaining obtainng information only. No remote operation nor remote changing of any controller settings should be permitted. F.1.3 Connectivity is Is for remote monitoring and data gathering. It does not replace any of the alarm and signaling requirements of this or other standards. F.1. 4 4 This annex is intended to be complementary complimentary to the Annex C D Connectivity in NFPA 20, 2016 edition the NFPA Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection Applications 2016 Edition, and relies on Annex F D for common concerns and elements. F.1. 5 Although 5 While none of the text clauses in this Annex
09 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM F is are enforceable, future editions of this standard might may incorporate requirements for connectivity and data collection into the mandatory enforceable portion of NFPA 25 this standard. Public review and comment are is encouraged. F.2.8 IP. Internet Protocol (IP).See Annex C, NFPA 20, 2016 edition. See NFPA 20 Annex D F. 3 Possible Configurations. 3 -- Possible Configurations 1. F.3. 1 Standalone Laptop Computers, I Pads, Smart Cell Phones F.3.1.1 The devices could be connected to a control panel to download data, plugged into data recording equipment, or used for manual data entry. F.3.2. Control Panels F.3.2.1 the These devices could have direct access to a network. The network could be local WAN or Internet internet. 2 F.3.2. 1 These devices could also be standalone devices that an require a direct connection to download data. 2.2.1. F.3. 1.2 This is almost universal in modern controllers manual. Manual (user) intervention is required to access (read or download) F.3.
10 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 3 C,, 2016 edition. F. 1.3 User Connection. See Annex D NFPA 20 4 4 -- Security Concerns. : See Annex C, D NFPA 20, 2016 edition. F.5. Recommended Requirements F.5.1. Separate access protocols should be used for the following access levels: F.5.1.1 Level 1 allows read- Read only access to performance information for user benefit Level 1 F.5.1.2 Level 2a allows access Access for statistical analysis by an independent body. Information that identifies allows identification of the user should be transformed to conceal the user s. identity identify and to provide GPS location that identifies latitude, state State, and longitude Longitude within 100 miles Level 2a F.5.1.3 Level 2b allows access
11 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Access for manufacturer analysis, with the owner s permission.. Level 1 F.5.1.4 Level 2b allows access Access for manufacturer analysis, without the owner s owners permission - Information that identifies allows identification of the user should be transformed to conceal the user s identify and. to provide GPS location that identifies latitude, state State, and longitude Longitude within 100 miles Level 2b F.5.1. 5 Level 2c allows access 4 Access for manufacturer analysis, controller. controller Level 2c F.5.1.6 Level 2d allows access Access for remote testing an Level 2d with alarm to be triggered if the control panel is not restored to automatic mode within eight hours. F.5.2. Information Recorded for External Access F.5.2.1 Record all data in the format in Table F.5.2(a) Inspection, Test, Maintenance and Repair Record Layout. F.5.2.2 All recorded information should be protected protected in accordance with F.5.1 and/or other appropriate security to limit access to appropriate entities..
12 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM 2 F.5.2. 3 The equipment information shown in Figure Table F. 5 8.2.2 should be recorded on the controller at the time of installation and made accessible per Figure Table D.8.2.2 F.5.2. 3 As a minimum, the data shown in Table D.6.4 should be collected and be externally accessible Table F.5. 2 (a) INSPECTOR, TEST, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORD LAYOUT Category Item Format Basic Information Name Location - GPS Coordinates (longitude, latitude, elevation) String(96) xxx. Figure F.5.2.2 Recommended Equipment Data. F.5.2.3 As a minimum, the data shown in Figure F.5.2.2 should be collected and be externally accessible. xx Location adjusted for privacy - GPS Coordinates (longitude, latitude, elevation) Date Time xxx.xx xxxxx xxxxx
13 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Reporting Units Pressure (1-psi, 2-bars, 3-mpasc, 4-other) Reporting Units Flow (1-gpm, 2-lpm, 3-lps, 4-m3/min, 5-cu.ft./min, 6-other) Type of Inspection or Test xxxxx xxxxx (I)-inspection (T)-Test (M)- Maintenance (R)-Repair Start of Item Record Marker for Item 65535 Item Inspected, Tested, Maintained or Repaired Repeat for each item inspected, tested, maintained, or repaired Unit Type Identifier Passed, Failed, Passed but needs attention Item and sub-items from Table F.2.5(d) Item Information Passed visual inspection Maintenance Required Maintenance Done String(48) (P) Passed, (F) Failed, (A) Passed but needs attention See Table F.2.5(d) Item Information, A-Not Applicable (Y) yes (N) no (1) Not Applicable (2) Completed (3) Ordered but not completed (4) Not ordered End of Item Record Marker 65536 Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data Category Item Format Common Equipment Data Manufacturer Model Number Size Serial Number Year Manufactured Device / Component Identifier Tag Table F.5.2(c) Equipment Repair Data String(48) String(48) String(48) String(48) Xxxxx String(48) Category Item Format Equipment Repair Data Repair Date (10) Repair preventative or result of failure Failure Mode Failure impaired fire protection system Repair Code Component Replaced Xxxxx (P) Preventative, (F) Failure Xxxxx (I)Impaired (P) Partially Functional (N) Not impaired xxxxx Xxxxx
14 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Repair Description Component Replacement date String(96) Xxxxx Table F.2.5(d) ITEM INFORMATION Item Item Component Format Air compressor Common Data Type of system served Filled system in 30 minutes or less Common Data See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data (1)-dry,(2) non interlock preaction, (3) single interlock preaction, (4) double interlock preaction, 5) other, 3 N.A. Alarm check valve Operated Satisfactorily, 3 N.A. Alarm device Alarm Valves Antifreeze solution Common Data Operated Satisfactorily Common Data Operated Satisfactorily Unit Type Identifier Type Of Antifreeze Tested Satisfactorily See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data (, 3-N.A.) See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data (, 3-N.A.) String(48) 1-glycerin, 2-ethylene glycol 3-Other Y-Yes, 2-Concentration to Low, 3-Concentration to High, 4-Antifreeze dirty, 5-Other Auxiliary drains Operated Satisfactorily, 3-N.A. Backflow preventer Common Data Type Non flow upstream pressure Non flow intermediate chamber pressure Non flow downstream pressure ITC flow upstream pressure ITC flow intermediate chamber pressure ITC flow downstream pressure See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data 1-DC, 2 DDC, 3-RPZ, 4-RPZDC, 5-Air Gap, 6-Check Valve, 7-Single Check DC 8-Other xxxxx xxxx.x (psi) xxx.xx (bar) Xxxxx Xxxxx xxxxx Xxxxx
15 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Balancing valve diaphragm Balancing valve diaphragm Ball drip (automatic type) drain valves Bladder tank Demand test flow rate Demand flow upstream pressure Demand flow intermediate chamber pressure Demand flow downstream pressure Common Data Operated Satisfactorily Common Data Operated Satisfactorily Common Data Operated Satisfactorily Common Data Fill level OK Operated Satisfactorily (, 3-N.A.) xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data, 3-N.A. See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data, 3-N.A. See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data, 3-N.A. See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data, 3-N.A. Y-Yes, 2- No Comment if Needed String (80) Spare Head Cabinet Unit Type Identifier Adequate stock of spare sprinklers String(48) Y-Yes N-No Comment if Needed String (80) Check valve(s) Common Data Type Prevents backflow Non flow upstream pressure Non flow downstream pressure Demand test flow rate Demand flow upstream pressure Demand flow downstream pressure See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data 1-flanged swing, 2-grooved swing, 3 sprinkler loaded flanged swing, 4-spring loaded grooved swing, 5-spring loaded duo-wafer, 6-spring loaded duo-grooved, 7-sprinng loaded duo-flanged, 8-other, 3-not verified xxxx.x xxxx.x xxxx.x xxxx.x xxx.xx Circulation relief Start of Record Marker 65535
16 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Unit Type Identifier Where installed Operated Satisfactorily Common Data Type of Valve String(48) On (1-fire pump discharge, 2-loop piped back to suction), 3-N.A See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data 1-OS&Y, 2-Butterfly, 3-Ball, 4-NRS Gate, 5-Post Indicator Gate, 6-Post Indicator Butterfly, 7 Wall Indicator Gate, 8-Wall Indicator Butterfly, 9-Other Control valve(s) Nominal Valve Size (inches or cm) Original position of valve xxx.xx 1-NOV open, N-NoV closed, 3-NCV closed, 4-NCV open, 5- partially closed Stops flow of water when closed Y-Yes, 2-minor leakage, 3-No, 4-Not tested for flow Deluge/Preaction valve Obstructs flow of water when open () Operated Satisfactorily Common Data Type of System Activation Mechanism Automatic actuation OK, 3-Not tested for flow, 3-N.A See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data (1)-Deluge,(2) non interlock preaction, (3) single interlock preaction, (4) double interlock preaction, 5) other 1-pilot line, 2-heat detection 3-smoke detection, 4-manual, 5-othe, 3-Not tested, 4-N.A. Detector check valve Discharge devices, foam Manual actuation OK Operated Satisfactorily See Backflow Prevention Devices Common Data Nozzle size Flowed without obstruction Flowed at or above system design, 3-Not tested, 4-N.A., 3-N.A. See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data xxx.xx Y-Yes, 2-minor obstructed nozzles, 3-significant obstructions, 3-Not determined
17 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Concentrate % Correct Drain riser Operated Satisfactorily, 3-N.A. Dry pipe valve Accelerator Enclosure (during cold weather) Fire department connection Fire hose Common Data Accelerator Time to trip with Accelerator (sec) Water Delivery Time with Accelerator (sec) Time to trip without Accelerator (sec) Water Delivery Time without Accelerator (sec) System passed Common Data Time to trip with Accelerator (sec) System passed Adequate heat Connection supplies Connection flushed Connection Tested System passed Hydrostatically tested within last 5 years See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data xxxxx xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data Xxxxx 1-Sprinkler, 2-Standpipe, 3-Standpipe & Sprinkler, 4-Other Y-Yes, 2- No Fire Pumps See NFPA 20 See NFPA 20 Fittings except rubber gasketed Indication of leakage present 1-No, 2-Minor, 3-significant Fittings (rubber-gasketed) Indication of leakage present 1-No, 2-Minor, 3-significant Foam concentrate Foam concentrate strainer(s) Manufacturer Type Adequate quantity Samples Submitted For Testing Samples tested satisfactory Strainer clear initial String(48) String(48)
18 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Foam concentrate tank Tank full Foam-water solution Gauges General information sign Gravity tanks Foam percentage Solution passed Gauge on Gauges reading correctly Required signs provided Signs readable & correct Water level OK Adequate heat provided xxxxx 1-System side wet pipe system 2-Supply side wet pipe system 3-Air side dry pipe system 4-Supply side dry pipe system 5-Air side preaction system 6-Supply side preaction system 7-Fire pump suction 8-Fire pump discharge 9-Water mist system 10-Pressure tank 11-Water storage tank 12-Other Hangers/pipe supports Passed visual inspection High and low air pressure switch Common Data Sends low air signal at the appropriate pressure setting Sends high air signal at the appropriate pressure setting See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data Hose houses Properly equipped and maintained Hose nozzle Type of nozzle Properly maintained 1-straight stream, 2-fog,3-other Hose racks Properly maintained Hose storage device Properly maintained Hose valve (non pressure regulating) Hose valve pressureregulating devices Properly maintained Common Data Inlet pressure while flowing Outlet pressure while flowing See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data
19 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Hydrants (dry barrel and wall) Hydrants (wet barrel) Hydraulic design information sign / Hydraulic placards Identification signs Information sign Inspector s test connection Low-point drains (dry pipe system) Main drain Test flow rate Passed test Common Data Hydrant opened and closed Hydrant barrel drained Hydrant shows need of maintenance Common Data Hydrant opened and closed Hydrant shows need of maintenance Required signs/placards provided Signs readable & correct Required signs/placards provided Signs readable & correct Required signs/placards provided Signs readable & correct Flowed without obstruction Activated alarm Drained without obstruction Passed visual inspection Excessive water at drain Static pressure Residual pressure xxxx.x See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data xxxxx xxxxx Main drain valves Free of corrosion and damage Mainline strainers Strainer without excessive debris and damage Manual actuation device(s) Passed test Mist system compressed gas cylinder Mist system control equipment Mist System Plant air, compressors, and receivers Mist System Pneumatic valves, cylinder valves, master release valves Cylinders full Passed Test Operated satisfactorily Passed test
20 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Mist system standby pump Passed test Mist system water storage cylinder (additive storage cylinder) Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure) Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure) filters on refill connection Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure) support frame/restraints Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure) vent plugs at refilling Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure) water level (load cells) Mist system water storage tank Mist system water storage tank all valves, appurtenances Mist system water storage tank sight glass valves (confirm open). Mist system water storage tank water level (supervised) Passed test Passed test Passed test Passed visual inspection Operated satisfactorily Passed test Tank full without leaks Passed test Operated satisfactorily Passed test Monitor nozzles Passed test Pipe (above ground) Type of system Environment 1-Wet pipe sprinkler 2-dry pipe sprinkler 3-preaction 4-deluge 5-water mist 6-other 1-Indoors heated 2-Indoors unheated 3-Covered exposed to exterior atmosphere 4-Covered exposed to exterior salt air 5-exposed exterior 6-exposed exterior salt air 7-hostile chemical 8-other
21 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Fittings (above ground) Pipe and fittings (underground) Free of leads and excessive corrosion Type of system Environment Free of leaks and excessive corrosion Environment Unit Type Identifier Type of pipe Pipe encasement Water supply source Free of excessive leakage Excessive friction loss 1-Wet pipe sprinkler 2-dry pipe sprinkler 3-preaction 4-deluge 5-water mist 6-other 1-Indoors heated 2-Indoors unheated 3-Covered exposed to exterior atmosphere 4-Covered exposed to exterior salt air 5-exposed exterior 6-exposed exterior salt air 7-hostile chemical 8-other 1-Sandy soil 2-Clay soil 3-Corrosive soil 4-Other String(48) 1-Ductile iron 2-steel 3-CPVC 4-Polyethylene 5-Other 1-polyethylene wrap 2-culvert 3-none 1-From municipal system 2-From water storage tank 3-From pond, lake, river, etc. 4-other Pipe stands Passed visual inspection Post indicator and wall indicator valves Opened and closed Stopped flow of water when closed, 3-Not verified
22 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Low Flow Pressure Relief Valves (Sprinkler system) High flow pressure relief valve (fire pump, etc) Pressure reducing valve Relief pressure Functioning properly Common Data Type Discharge to Relief pressure Shut off pressure Functioning properly Common Data Type Installation with other pressure reducing valves Static inlet pressure Static outlet pressure Residual low flow inlet pressure Residual low flow outlet pressure Residual low flow inlet pressure Residual low flow outlet pressure Functioning properly Common Data Type xxxx.x See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data 1-Pilot operated, 2-Spring loaded, 3-Other 1-Atmosphere, 2-Tank, 3-Fire pump suction, 4-other xxxx.x xxxx.x See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data 1-Pilot operated, 2-Spring loaded, 3-Other 1-Stand alone 2-Series upstream 3-Series downstream, 4-parallel with smaller, 5-parallel with larger, 6-parallel same size, 7-combination series and parallel, 8-other xxxx.x xxxx.x xxxx.x xxxx.x xxxx.x xxxx.x See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data 1-Pilot operated, 2-Spring loaded, 3-Other Pump Suction Control Valve Set suction pressure Static inlet pressure Static outlet pressure Inlet pressure @ 100% rated pump capacity Outlet pressure @ 100% rated pump capacity xxxx.x xxxx.x xxxx.x xxxx.x
23 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Inlet pressure @ 150% rated pump capacity xxxx.x Outlet pressure @ 150% rated pump capacity Pressure Tanks Functioning properly Air pressure supervised Air pressure Water level OK Air pressure water level normal xxx.xx Pressure vacuum vents Functioning correctly, 3-Not verified Proportioning system(s) Reduced-pressure detectors Common Data Functioning properly Common Data Functioning properly See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data Retainer glands No visible leakage or damage Sight glass No visible leakage or damage Spare sprinklers Sprinkler systems Sprinklers Sprinklers (dry) Adequate Number of each type Visible leakage or damage Visible leakage, or significant corrosion or damage Manufacturer SIN Quick response Year manufactured Approximate number of sprinkler Visible leakage, or significant corrosion or damage Approximate percent substandard Manufacturer SIN Quick response Year manufactured Approximate number of sprinkler Visible leakage, or significant corrosion or damage String(48) String(48) xxxx xxxxx xx.xxx String(48) String(48) xxxx xxxxx
24 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Sprinklers (extra-high or greater temperature solder type) Sprinklers (in harsh environments) Approximate percent substandard Manufacturer SIN Quick response Year manufactured Approximate number of sprinkler Visible leakage, or significant corrosion or damage Approximate percent substandard Approximate percent substandard Manufacturer SIN Quick response Year manufactured Approximate number of sprinkler Visible leakage, or significant corrosion or damage Approximate percent substandard Approximate percent substandard xx.xxx String(48) String(48) xxxx xxxxx xx.xxx xx.xxx String(48) String(48) xxxx xxxxx xx.xxx xx.xxx Manufacturer String(48) Sprinklers and automatic spray nozzles protecting commercial cooking equipment and ventilation systems SIN Quick response Year manufactured Approximate number of sprinkler Visible leakage, or significant corrosion or damage Approximate percent substandard Approximate percent substandard String(48) xxxx xxxxx xx.xxx xx.xxx Suction tanks Tank full Supervisory device Functioned correctly Supports Correctly installed System pressure-regulating devices Tank alarm and supervisory component, enclosure Functioned correctly Connected to constantly monitored location
25 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM temperature Functioned correctly Tank alarm and supervisory component, high and low water level Tank alarm and supervisory component, low water temperature alarms Tank alarm and supervisory component, temperature alarms Tank alarm and supervisory component, valve supervision Tank alarm and supervisory component, water level alarms Tank alarm and supervisory component, water temperature Connected to constantly monitored location Functioned correctly Connected to constantly monitored location Functioned correctly Connected to constantly monitored location Functioned correctly Connected to constantly monitored location Functioned correctly Connected to constantly monitored location Functioned correctly Connected to constantly monitored location Functioned correctly Tank catwalks and ladders Passed visual inspection Tank check valves Functioned correctly, 3-Not verified Additional Proposed Changes File Name Description Approved NFPA_25_Connective_Layout_042915.pdf Updated connectivity annex to replace existing wording Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Annex wording has been modified to better fit NFPA 25. Related Item First Revision No. 126-NFPA 25-2014 [Global Input] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: GAYLE PENNEL Organization: AON FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERIN Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Apr 29 17:42:39 EDT 2015
New NFPA 25 Annex F Connectivity and Data Collection Last Modified 4/29/2015 F.1 -- Scope F.1.1 This annex covers considerations relating to collection of Inspection, Test and Maintenance and monitoring data. F.1.2 Potential use of accessible information includes remote supervision, remote monitoring that may include specific components for failure forecasting / component replacement, reliability analysis for owner, manufacturer, and NFPA or similar group for obtainng information only. No remote operation nor remote changing of any controller settings should be permitted. F.1.3 Connectivity Is for remote monitoring and data gathering. It does not replace any of the alarm and signaling requirements of this or other standards. F.1.4 This annex is intended to be complimentary to the Annex D Connectivity in the NFPA Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection Applications 2016 Edition, and relies on Annex D for common concerns and elements. F.1.5 While none of the clauses in this Annex are enforceable, future editions of this standard may incorporate requirements for connectivity and data collection into the enforceable portion of this standard. Public review and comment is encouraged. F.2.8 IP. Internet Protocol See NFPA 20 Annex D F.3 -- Possible Configurations F.3.1 Standalone Laptop Computers, I Pads, Smart Cell Phones F.3.1.1 The devices could be connected to a control panel to download data, plugged into data recording equipment, or used for manual data entry. F.3.2 Control Panels F.3.2.1 These devices could have direct access to a network. The network could be local WAN or internet. F.3.2.1 These devices could also be standalone an require a direct connection to download data. F.3.1.2 This is almost universal in modern controllers. Manual (user) intervention is required to access (read or download) F.3.1.3 User Connection. See Annex D NFPA 20. F.4 -- Security Concerns: See Annex D NFPA 20 F.5 Recommended Requirements F.5.1 Separate access protocols should be used for the following access levels: F.5.1.1 Read only access to performance information for user benefit Level 1
F.5.1.2 Access for statistical analysis by independent body. Information that allows identification of the user should be transformed to conceal user s identify and provide GPS location that identifies latitude, State, and Longitude within 100 miles Level 2a F.5.1.3 Access for manufacturer analysis, with owner s permission Level 1 F.5.1.4 Access for manufacturer analysis, without owners permission- Information that allows identification of the user should be transformed to conceal user s identify and provide GPS location that identifies latitude, State, and Longitude within 100 miles Level 2b F.5.1.4 Access for manufacturer analysis controller Level 2c F.5.1.6 Access for remote testing Level 2d with alarm to be triggered if control panel is not restored to automatic mode within eight hours. F.5.2 Information Recorded for External Access F.5.2.1 Record all data in the format in Table F.5.2(a) Inspection, Test, Maintenance and Repair Record Layout. F.5.2.2 All recorded information should be protected in accordance with F.5.1 and/or other appropriate security to limit access to appropriate entities.. F.5.2.3 The equipment information shown in Table F.8.2.2 should be recorded at the time of installation and made accessible per Table D.8.2.2 F.5.2.3 As a minimum, the data shown in Table D.6.4 should be collected and be externally accessible Table F.5.2(a) INSPECTOR, TEST, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORD LAYOUT Category Item Format Basic Information Name Location - GPS Coordinates (longitude, latitude, elevation) Location adjusted for privacy - GPS Coordinates (longitude, latitude, elevation) Date Time Reporting Units Pressure (1-psi, 2-bars, 3-mpasc, 4-other) String(96) xxx.xx xxx.xx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx
Item Inspected, Tested, Maintained or Repaired Repeat for each item inspected, tested, maintained, or repaired Reporting Units Flow (1-gpm, 2-lpm, 3- lps, 4-m3/min, 5-cu.ft./min, 6-other) xxxxx Type of Inspection or Test (I)-inspection (T)-Test (M)- Maintenance (R)-Repair Start of Item Record Marker for Item 65535 Unit Type Identifier Passed, Failed, Passed but needs attention Item and sub-items from Table F.2.5(d) Item Information Passed visual inspection Maintenance Required Maintenance Done End of Item Record Marker 65536 String(48) (P) Passed, (F) Failed, (A) Passed but needs attention See Table F.2.5(d) Item Information, A-Not Applicable (Y) yes (N) no (1) Not Applicable (2) Completed (3) Ordered but not completed (4) Not ordered Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data Category Item Format Common Equipment Data Manufacturer Model Number Size Serial Number Year Manufactured Device / Component Identifier Tag String(48) String(48) String(48) String(48) Xxxxx String(48)
Table F.5.2(c) Equipment Repair Data Category Item Format Equipment Repair Data Repair Date (10) Repair preventative or result of failure Failure Mode Failure impaired fire protection system Repair Code Component Replaced Repair Description Component Replacement date Xxxxx (P) Preventative, (F) Failure Xxxxx (I)Impaired (P) Partially Functional (N) Not impaired xxxxx Xxxxx String(96) Xxxxx
Air compressor Table F.2.5(d) ITEM INFORMATION Item Item Component Format Common Data Type of system served Filled system in 30 minutes or less Common Data See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data (1)-dry,(2) non interlock preaction, (3) single interlock preaction, (4) double interlock preaction, 5) other, 3 N.A. Alarm check valve Operated Satisfactorily, 3 N.A. See Table F.5.2(b) Common Common Data Alarm device Equipment Data Operated Satisfactorily (, 3-N.A.) See Table F.5.2(b) Common Common Data Alarm Valves Equipment Data Operated Satisfactorily (, 3-N.A.) Antifreeze solution Unit Type Identifier Type Of Antifreeze Tested Satisfactorily String(48) 1-glycerin, 2-ethylene glycol 3- Other Y-Yes, 2-Concentration to Low, 3-Concentration to High, 4- Antifreeze dirty, 5-Other Auxiliary drains Operated Satisfactorily, 3-N.A. Backflow preventer Common Data Type Non flow upstream pressure Non flow intermediate chamber pressure Non flow downstream pressure ITC flow upstream pressure ITC flow intermediate chamber pressure ITC flow downstream pressure Demand test flow rate Demand flow upstream pressure Demand flow intermediate chamber pressure Demand flow downstream pressure See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data 1-DC, 2 DDC, 3-RPZ, 4-RPZDC, 5-Air Gap, 6-Check Valve, 7- Single Check DC 8-Other xxxxx xxxx.x (psi) xxx.xx (bar) Xxxxx Xxxxx xxxxx Xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx Balancing valve diaphragm Common Data See Table F.5.2(b) Common
Balancing valve diaphragm Ball drip (automatic type) drain valves Bladder tank Spare Head Cabinet Check valve(s) Equipment Data Operated Satisfactorily, 3-N.A. Common Data See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data Operated Satisfactorily, 3-N.A. Common Data See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data Operated Satisfactorily, 3-N.A. Common Data See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data Fill level OK, 3-N.A. Operated Satisfactorily (, 3-N.A.) Y-Yes, 2- No Comment if Needed String (80) Unit Type Identifier Adequate stock of spare sprinklers String(48) Y-Yes N-No Comment if Needed String (80) See Table F.5.2(b) Common Common Data Equipment Data 1-flanged swing, 2-grooved swing, 3 sprinkler loaded flanged swing, 4-spring loaded grooved Type swing, 5-spring loaded duowafer, 6-spring loaded duogrooved, 7-sprinng loaded duoflanged, 8-other Prevents backflow, 3-not verified Non flow upstream pressure xxxx.x Non flow downstream pressure xxxx.x Demand test flow rate xxxx.x Demand flow upstream pressure xxxx.x Demand flow downstream pressure xxx.xx Start of Record Marker 65535 Circulation relief Control valve(s) Unit Type Identifier Where installed Operated Satisfactorily Common Data Type of Valve String(48) On (1-fire pump discharge, 2- loop piped back to suction), 3-N.A See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data 1-OS&Y, 2-Butterfly, 3-Ball, 4- NRS Gate, 5-Post Indicator Gate, 6-Post Indicator Butterfly, 7 Wall Indicator Gate, 8-Wall Indicator Butterfly, 9-Other Nominal Valve Size (inches or cm) xxx.xx
Deluge/Preaction valve Detector check valve Discharge devices, foam Original position of valve Stops flow of water when closed Obstructs flow of water when open () Operated Satisfactorily Common Data Type of System Activation Mechanism Automatic actuation OK Manual actuation OK Operated Satisfactorily See Backflow Prevention Devices Common Data Nozzle size Flowed without obstruction Flowed at or above system design Concentrate % Correct 1-NOV open, N-NoV closed, 3- NCV closed, 4-NCV open, 5- partially closed Y-Yes, 2-minor leakage, 3-No, 4- Not tested for flow, 3-Not tested for flow, 3-N.A See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data (1)-Deluge,(2) non interlock preaction, (3) single interlock preaction, (4) double interlock preaction, 5) other 1-pilot line, 2-heat detection 3- smoke detection, 4-manual, 5- othe, 3-Not tested, 4- N.A., 3-Not tested, 4- N.A., 3-N.A. See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data xxx.xx Y-Yes, 2-minor obstructed nozzles, 3-significant obstructions, 3-Not determined Drain riser Operated Satisfactorily, 3-N.A. Dry pipe valve Accelerator Common Data Accelerator Time to trip with Accelerator (sec) Water Delivery Time with Accelerator (sec) Time to trip without Accelerator (sec) Water Delivery Time without Accelerator (sec) System passed Common Data Time to trip with Accelerator (sec) System passed See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data xxxxx xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data Xxxxx
Enclosure (during cold weather) Fire department connection Adequate heat Connection supplies Connection flushed Connection Tested 1-Sprinkler, 2-Standpipe, 3- Standpipe & Sprinkler, 4-Other System passed Fire hose Hydrostatically tested within last 5 years Y-Yes, 2- No Fire Pumps See NFPA 20 See NFPA 20 Fittings except rubber gasketed Indication of leakage present 1-No, 2-Minor, 3-significant Fittings (rubber-gasketed) Indication of leakage present 1-No, 2-Minor, 3-significant Foam concentrate Manufacturer Type Adequate quantity Samples Submitted For Testing Samples tested satisfactory String(48) String(48) Foam concentrate strainer(s) Strainer clear initial Foam concentrate tank Tank full Foam-water solution Gauges General information sign Gravity tanks Foam percentage Solution passed Gauge on Gauges reading correctly Required signs provided Signs readable & correct Water level OK Adequate heat provided xxxxx 1-System side wet pipe system 2-Supply side wet pipe system 3-Air side dry pipe system 4-Supply side dry pipe system 5-Air side preaction system 6-Supply side preaction system 7-Fire pump suction 8-Fire pump discharge 9-Water mist system 10-Pressure tank 11-Water storage tank 12-Other Hangers/pipe supports Passed visual inspection High and low air pressure Common Data See Table F.5.2(b) Common
switch Equipment Data Sends low air signal at the appropriate pressure setting Sends high air signal at the appropriate pressure setting Hose houses Properly equipped and maintained Hose nozzle Type of nozzle Properly maintained Hose racks Properly maintained 1-straight stream, 2-fog,3-other Hose storage device Properly maintained Hose valve (non pressure regulating) Properly maintained Common Data See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data Inlet pressure while flowing Hose valve pressureregulating devices Outlet pressure while flowing Hydrants (dry barrel and wall) Hydrants (wet barrel) Hydraulic design information sign / Hydraulic placards Identification signs Information sign Inspector s test connection Low-point drains (dry pipe system) Main drain Test flow rate Passed test Common Data Hydrant opened and closed Hydrant barrel drained Hydrant shows need of maintenance Common Data Hydrant opened and closed Hydrant shows need of maintenance Required signs/placards provided Signs readable & correct Required signs/placards provided Signs readable & correct Required signs/placards provided Signs readable & correct Flowed without obstruction Activated alarm Drained without obstruction Passed visual inspection Excessive water at drain Static pressure Residual pressure xxxx.x See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data xxxxx xxxxx Main drain valves Free of corrosion and damage Mainline strainers Strainer without excessive debris and damage Manual actuation device(s) Passed test
Mist system compressed gas cylinder Cylinders full Mist system control equipment Passed Test Mist System Plant air, compressors, and Operated satisfactorily receivers Mist System Pneumatic valves, cylinder valves, Passed test master release valves Mist system standby pump Passed test Mist system water storage cylinder (additive storage Passed test cylinder) Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure) Passed test Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure) Passed test filters on refill connection Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure) Passed visual inspection support frame/restraints Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure) Operated satisfactorily vent plugs at refilling Mist system water storage cylinder (high pressure) Passed test water level (load cells) Mist system water storage tank Tank full without leaks Mist system water storage tank all valves, Passed test appurtenances Mist system water storage tank sight glass valves Operated satisfactorily (confirm open). Mist system water storage tank water level Passed test (supervised) Monitor nozzles Passed test Type of system 1-Wet pipe sprinkler 2-dry pipe sprinkler 3-preaction 4-deluge 5-water mist 6-other Pipe (above ground) Environment 1-Indoors heated 2-Indoors unheated 3-Covered exposed to exterior atmosphere 4-Covered exposed to exterior salt air 5-exposed exterior
Fittings (above ground) Pipe and fittings (underground) Free of leads and excessive corrosion Type of system Environment Free of leaks and excessive corrosion Environment Unit Type Identifier Type of pipe Pipe encasement Water supply source Free of excessive leakage Excessive friction loss 6-exposed exterior salt air 7-hostile chemical 8-other 1-Wet pipe sprinkler 2-dry pipe sprinkler 3-preaction 4-deluge 5-water mist 6-other 1-Indoors heated 2-Indoors unheated 3-Covered exposed to exterior atmosphere 4-Covered exposed to exterior salt air 5-exposed exterior 6-exposed exterior salt air 7-hostile chemical 8-other 1-Sandy soil 2-Clay soil 3-Corrosive soil 4-Other String(48) 1-Ductile iron 2-steel 3-CPVC 4-Polyethylene 5-Other 1-polyethylene wrap 2-culvert 3-none 1-From municipal system 2-From water storage tank 3-From pond, lake, river, etc. 4-other Pipe stands Passed visual inspection Post indicator and wall indicator valves Low Flow Pressure Relief Valves (Sprinkler system) High flow pressure relief valve (fire pump, etc) Opened and closed Stopped flow of water when closed Relief pressure Functioning properly Common Data Type Discharge to Relief pressure, 3-Not verified xxxx.x See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data 1-Pilot operated, 2-Spring loaded, 3-Other 1-Atmosphere, 2-Tank, 3-Fire pump suction, 4-other xxxx.x
Pressure reducing valve Shut off pressure Functioning properly Common Data Type Installation with other pressure reducing valves Static inlet pressure Static outlet pressure Residual low flow inlet pressure Residual low flow outlet pressure Residual low flow inlet pressure Residual low flow outlet pressure Functioning properly Common Data Type Set suction pressure xxxx.x See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data 1-Pilot operated, 2-Spring loaded, 3-Other 1-Stand alone 2-Series upstream 3-Series downstream, 4-parallel with smaller, 5-parallel with larger, 6-parallel same size, 7-combination series and parallel, 8-other xxxx.x xxxx.x xxxx.x xxxx.x xxxx.x xxxx.x See Table F.5.2(b) Common Equipment Data 1-Pilot operated, 2-Spring loaded, 3-Other xxxx.x Pump Suction Control Valve Pressure Tanks Static inlet pressure Static outlet pressure Inlet pressure @ 100% rated pump capacity Outlet pressure @ 100% rated pump capacity Inlet pressure @ 150% rated pump capacity Outlet pressure @ 150% rated pump capacity Functioning properly Air pressure supervised Air pressure Water level OK Air pressure water level normal xxxx.x xxxx.x xxxx.x xxxx.x xxx.xx Pressure vacuum vents Functioning correctly, 3-Not verified See Table F.5.2(b) Common Common Data Proportioning system(s) Equipment Data Functioning properly See Table F.5.2(b) Common Reduced-pressure Common Data Equipment Data detectors Functioning properly Retainer glands No visible leakage or damage Sight glass No visible leakage or damage
Spare sprinklers Sprinkler systems Sprinklers Sprinklers (dry) Sprinklers (extra-high or greater temperature solder type) Sprinklers (in harsh environments) Sprinklers and automatic spray nozzles protecting commercial cooking equipment and ventilation systems Adequate Number of each type Visible leakage or damage Visible leakage, or significant corrosion or damage Manufacturer SIN Quick response Year manufactured Approximate number of sprinkler Visible leakage, or significant corrosion or damage Approximate percent substandard Manufacturer SIN Quick response Year manufactured Approximate number of sprinkler Visible leakage, or significant corrosion or damage Approximate percent substandard Manufacturer SIN Quick response Year manufactured Approximate number of sprinkler Visible leakage, or significant corrosion or damage Approximate percent substandard Approximate percent substandard Manufacturer SIN Quick response Year manufactured Approximate number of sprinkler Visible leakage, or significant corrosion or damage Approximate percent substandard Approximate percent substandard Manufacturer SIN Quick response Year manufactured Approximate number of sprinkler Visible leakage, or significant corrosion or damage String(48) String(48) xxxx xxxxx xx.xxx String(48) String(48) xxxx xxxxx xx.xxx String(48) String(48) xxxx xxxxx xx.xxx xx.xxx String(48) String(48) xxxx xxxxx xx.xxx xx.xxx String(48) String(48) xxxx xxxxx
Approximate percent substandard Approximate percent substandard xx.xxx xx.xxx Suction tanks Tank full Supervisory device Functioned correctly Supports Correctly installed System pressure-regulating devices Functioned correctly Tank alarm and Connected to constantly monitored supervisory component, location enclosure temperature Functioned correctly Tank alarm and Connected to constantly monitored supervisory component, location high and low water level Functioned correctly Tank alarm and supervisory component, low water temperature alarms Tank alarm and supervisory component, temperature alarms Tank alarm and supervisory component, valve supervision Tank alarm and supervisory component, water level alarms Tank alarm and supervisory component, water temperature Connected to constantly monitored location Functioned correctly Connected to constantly monitored location Functioned correctly Connected to constantly monitored location Functioned correctly Connected to constantly monitored location Functioned correctly Connected to constantly monitored location Functioned correctly Tank catwalks and ladders Passed visual inspection Tank check valves Functioned correctly, 3-Not verified
26 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Public Comment No. 171-NFPA 25-2015 [ Chapter G ] Annex G Color-Coded Tagging Program This annex is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is included for informational purposes only.
27 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM G.1 Tagging Program.
28 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM To assist with the enforcement and application of NFPA 25, some authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) adopt color-coded system status tagging programs. The purpose of these programs varies, but the typical goal is to promote the timely determination of the following: (1) Have the inspections and tests required by this standard been completed at their designated frequencies? (2) Were the systems inspected and/or tested in compliance with this standard at the time of the inspections and tests? While NFPA 25 does not mandate system status tagging, it is desirable that a certain level of consistency exist between programs. With that in mind, AHJs using a color-coded system status tagging program are urged to consider the following: (1) The Overall Goal of the Program. Once that is determined, questions to ask about the program might include the following: (2) Does the presence of a particular color tag indicate that all tasks are completed at the required frequency, and, if so, how often are the tags placed? For example, if a green tag is meant to signify compliance with NFPA 25, which frequency does that compliance correspond to? (NFPA 25 establishes frequencies from daily through 5 years and beyond.) Additionally, what should happen when a more frequent inspection (daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/etc.) reveals no deficiencies, but later, during the annual frequency inspection, deficiencies are found? (3) Is the goal to inform fire department inspectors, emergency responders, and others? (4) Benefits and Pitfalls of a Color-Coded Tagging Program. These might include the following: (5) Benefit: Quicker recognition of a system with deficiencies would promote a quicker response to system deficiencies by the owner and trigger a more in-depth review of ITM records. (6) Pitfalls: The presence of a tag indicating compliance with the standard might give a false sense of security if question (1)(a) is not addressed adequately, or it might create confusion between the owner and sprinkler contractor(s) if repair work is not done thoroughly; tags are not filled out completely, accurately, and consistently; or multiple contractors are employed for corrections/repairs on a single tag. (7) The Type and Amount of Information Contained on the Tag. ITM records are comprehensive and contain much more information than could be condensed onto a tag. With that in mind, information required to be written on a tag should include the following as a minimum: (8) Identification of the system that the information on the tag represents (9) Employer of the technician who performed inspections, tests, or maintenance and any license or certification information required by the AHJ. (10) Date inspections, tests, or maintenance was performed (11) Type and frequency of inspections, tests, or maintenance (12) The Four Conditions. This standard identifies four conditions as follows: (13) No deficiencies or impairments (14) Noncritical deficiencies (15) Critical deficiencies (16) Impairments
29 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM (17) The Tag Colors and What the Colors Represent. A color-coded tagging system that mirrors the standard would include the following tags: (18) Green tag No deficiencies or impairments found when inspections and tests performed at the required frequency were completed as indicated on the ITM report provided to the owner (19) Yellow tag Noncritical deficiencies found and recorded on the ITM report (20) Orange tag Critical deficiencies found and recorded on the ITM report (21) Red tag Impairments found and recorded on the ITM report (The color-coded tagging program should be kept separate from the impairment tag and other requirements outlined in Chapter 15.) (22) White tag Correction/repair tag (placed along with color-coded tag after work to correct/repair deficiencies or impairments has been completed) indicating specifically which corrections or repairs were made. (23) How to Address Corrections or Repairs. A tag that indicates deficiencies or impairments were corrected and when and by who is important. A green tag should only be placed on a system when inspections and tests at the required frequency have been performed and no deficiencies have been found. Many times this is not part of the work done following corrections and repairs. Following completion of corrections or repairs, a white tag should be placed, along with the yellow, orange, or red tag, briefly describing what was done to correct or repair the deficiencies or impairments. Also, all corrections and repairs should include the appropriate inspections and tests as outlined in Tables 5.5.1, 6.5.1, 7.5.1, 8.6.1, 9.6.1, 10.5.1, and 11.5.1 before they are tagged as completed. (24) How Long Tags Should Remain. Subsection 4.3.5 outlines a timeline for record retention. Consideration should be given to coordinating those requirements with tagging programs. (25) Who Can Place or Remove Tags. The standard requires that persons who perform ITM work must be qualified. Consideration should be given to only permitting those who are qualified to place or remove tags. All tags should be made of durable, weatherproof, colorfast materials and should be securely affixed to the main control valve of each system. If the main control valve is not accessible, as with underground piping, the tag should be attached at a point as close as possible to the main control valve, but still visible and accessible, as on a system pressure gauge or for an underground system on a hydrant. These are just a few of the most common points for an AHJ to consider, but this is certainly not a complete list. A well-thought-out program will be more likely to succeed than one that leaves questions unanswered.
30 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM G.2 Sample Tags.
31 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Figures Figure G.2(a), Figure G.2(b), Figure G.2(c), Figure G.2(d), and Figure G.2(e) illustrate typical color-coded tags. Figure G.2(a) Sample Compliance Tag (Green Tag). Figure G.2(b) Sample Noncritical Deficiency Tag (Yellow Tag). Figure G.2(c) Sample Critical Deficiency Tag (Orange Tag).
32 of 233 6/8/2015 9:26 AM Figure G.2(d) Sample Impairment Tag (Red Tag). Figure G.2(e) Sample Correction/Repair Tag (White Tag).