Title Page
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Business Name
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Location
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Date of Inspection
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Inspector
Plans / Drawings
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Verify approved plans / drawings are on-site or are available to the contractor.
Visual Inspection
Riser and Riser Room
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Backflow prevention device size, type, and flow direction verified.
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Main drain is proper size, piped outside, or to floor drain.
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A means to forward flow the backflow prevention device is installed.
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Verify components are stacked on the riser as shown on the plans.
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If required, an accelerator is installed.
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Metal or rigid plastic hydraulic design information sign is attached.
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General information sign posted with appropriate information.
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General information sign should include: name; location; flow test data; presence of high-pile/rack storage; presence of flammable/combustible liquids; max storage height planned; presence of hazmat; aisle width planned; presence of other special storage; commodity classification; location of aux/low-point drains; encapsulation status; main drain flow test data; presence of solid shelving; location of dry/anti-freeze systems.
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Main drain labeled.
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Spare sprinklers provided (6 if < 300 heads; 12 if 300 – 1,000 heads; 24 if >1,000 heads).
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Replacement wrench is provided.
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Multiple risers are numbered and consistent with alarm addressing.
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Riser room has label and an approved locking key box or OS&T/PIV is provided.
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Room has hard wired heat, light, and emergency light.
Piping and Hangers
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Proper type of piping, layout, and size.
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Branch lines have one hanger per section of pipe.
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Mains and cross mains have hanger between branch lines and at ends.
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Max distance between end of line & hanger (48” for 1-1/4”; 60” for 1-1/2” and greater).
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Risers have supports at lowest level, alternate level, and at top.
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Verify installation of inspector’s test valve (remote area).
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Inspectors test connection clearly labeled and accessible.
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All low-point drains are clearly labeled and accessible.
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Sign at each control valve with description of area served.
Sprinkler Heads
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Sprinkler heads are not obstructed.
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Type, temperature, and spacing of sprinkler heads match approved plans.
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Heads are minimum of 4” from wall/vertical obstruction.
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Heads are separated by a minimum of 6’.
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Heads are 1” - 12” below ceiling; Sidewalls are 4” - 6” from ceiling.
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Heads installed under fixed objects/overhangs greater than 4’ wide.
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Verify ceiling pockets and skylights are properly protected.
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Verify sprinkler heads are free from paint, coverings, etc.
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Verify escutcheons are installed where required.
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ESFR upright deflectors are a minimum of 7” above top of the pipe.
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ESFR heads are a minimum of 1’ away from the joist/truss.
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ESFR heads are a minimum of 3’ above top of the storage level.
Fire Department Connection (FDC)
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FDC is visible and accessible from the fire lane.
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Connections 18” - 48” above finished grade with Knox Cap.
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A locking Knox Cap is provided for each FDC connection.
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4' wide all-weather pathway to FDC.
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Signage is provided indicating the area, building, or address served.
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2-1/2” Siamese or 5” Storz connection provided (depending on fire department response area).
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Check valve behind connection and ball drip; verify flow direction.
Hydrostatic Test
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Confirm underground fire line has been finalized.
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Starting pressure is minimum of 200 PSI.
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Pressure pumps disconnected after initial pressurization.
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Test lasted a minimum of 2 hours; resulting in no pressure loss.
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Relieved pressure on system and gauges returned to zero PSI.
Pneumatic Test
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Starting pressure is minimum of 40 PSI.
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Air compressor disconnected after initial pressurization.
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Test lasted a minimum of 24 hours; resulting in less than 1.5 PSI pressure loss.
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Relieved pressure on system and gauges returned to zero PSI.
Operational Test
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Backflow prevention assembly forward flow tested.
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Test of valve conducted, without Quick Opening Device (QOD).
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Test of valve conducted, with Quick Opening Device (if >750-gallon capacity).
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Record time from complete opening of inspector’s test to water flow at inspector’s test.
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Water delivery <60 sec or <500-gal or <750-gal w/QOD.
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Waterflow switch activates between 45 and 90 seconds (non-silenceable).
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Control valves operated under normal system pressure.
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Pressure reducing valves tested under full flow and no-flow conditions.
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Main drain test completed; static and residual pressures recorded.
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Air compressor fills the system within 30 minutes.
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Confirm proper high and low air pressure is set for air compressor.
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Exposure protection systems tested (only if no risk of water damage to building).
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Automatic inspection and testing devices/equipment operationally tested.
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Deluge and pre-action systems operate automatically when triggered.
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Both manual- and remote-control systems on deluge/pre-action systems are operational.
Documentation
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As-built plans provided if applicable.
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Aboveground contractor's material and test certificate provided.
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https://www.tdi.texas.gov/forms/sfmfireindustry/sf041sprabovgrn.pdf
Inspection Status
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Inspection Status
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Next Inspection
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Fire Alarm Contractor
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