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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) | NFPA 25 REQUIREMENTS | | Inspections, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems | | Table 5.1 - Summary of Sprinkler System Inspection Testing and Maintenance | | Item | Activity | Frequency | Reference | | Gauges (dry, preaction, and deluge systems | Inspection | Weekly/monthly | 5.2.4.2, 5.2,4.3 | | Control valves | Inspection | Weekly/monthly | Table 12.1. | | Alarm devices | Inspection | Quarterly | 5.2.6 | | Gauges (wet pipe systems) | Inspection | Monthly | 5.2.4.1 | | Hydraulic nameplate | Inspection | Quarterly | 5.2.7 | | Buildings | Inspection | Annually (prior to freezing weather) | 5.2.5 | | Hanger/seismic bracing | Inspection | Annually | 5.2.3 | | Pipe and fittings | Inspection | Annually | 5.2.2 | | Sprinklers | Inspection | Annually | 5.2.1 | | Spare sprinklers | Inspection | Annually | 5.2.1.3 | | Fire department connections | Inspection | Quarterly | Table 12.1 | | Valves (all types) | Inspection | | Table 12.1 | | Alarm devices | Test | Quarterly/semiannually | 5.3.3 | | Main drain | Test | Annually | Table 12.1 | | Antifreeze solution | Test | Annually | 5.3.4 | | Gauges | Test | 5 years | 5.3.2 | | Sprinklers - extra-high temperature | Test | 5 years | 5.3.1.1.1.3 | | Sprinklers - fast response | Test | At 20 years and every 10 years thereafter | 5.3.1.1.1.2 | | Sprinklers | Test | At 50 years and every 10 years thereafter | 5.3.1.1.1 | | Valves (all types) | Maintenance | Annually or as needed | Table 12.1 | | Obstruction investigation | Maintenance | 5 years or as needed | 10.2.1,10.2.2 | | Low point drains (dry pipe system) | Maintenance | Annually prior to freezing and as needed | 12.4.4.3.3 | | | | | | | Table 8.1 - Summary of Fire Pump Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance | | Item | Activity | Frequency | Reference | | Pump house, heating, ventilating louvers | Inspection | Weekly | 8.2.2(1) | | Fire pump system - pump operation | Inspection | Weekly | 8.2.2(2) | | No-flow condition | Test | Weekly | 8.3.1 | | Flow condition | Test | Annually | 8.3.3.1 | | Hydraulic | Maintenance | Annually | 8.5 | | Mechanical transmission | Maintenance | Annually | 8.5 | | Electrical system | Maintenance | Varies | 8.5 | | Controller, various components | Maintenance | Varies | 8.5 | | Motor | Maintenance | Annually | 8.5 | | Diesel engine system, various components | Maintenance | Varies | 8.5 | State of Illinois More details at www.ilga.gov
(f) Inspections and testing of existing fire sprinkler systems and control equipment must be performed by a licensee or an individual employed or contracted by a licensee. Any individual who performs inspection and testing duties under this subsection (f) must possess proof of (i) certification by a nationally recognized certification organization at an appropriate level, such as NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems or the equivalent, by January 1, 2009 or (ii) satisfactory completion of a certified sprinkler fitter apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. State employees who perform inspections and testing on behalf of State institutions and who meet all other requirements of this subsection (f) need not be licensed under this Act or employed by a licensee under this Act in order to perform inspection and testing duties under this subsection (f). The requirements of this subsection (f) do not apply to individuals performing inspections or testing of fire sprinkler systems on behalf of a municipality, a county, a fire protection district, or the Office of the State Fire Marshal. This subsection (f) does not apply to cursory weekly and monthly inspections of gauges and control valves conducted in accordance with the standards of the National Fire Protection Association.
A copy of the inspection report for an inspection performed Pursuant to this subsection (f) must be forwarded by the entity performing the inspection to the local fire department or fire protection district in which the sprinkler system is located. Backflow Devices
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IL EPA)
Each [Backflow] device shall be tested at least annually or more frequently if recommended by the manufacturer. Records submitted to the community public water supply shall be available for inspection by Agency personnel in accordance with IL Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111 ½, par. 1004(e)
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