The NFPA 25 Committee has suggested changes for the 2008 Edition of the Standard to provide additional requirements for more frequent sprinkler inspections and testing. NFPA 25 proposals are also in place to more adequately test for and treat water sources and water environments that are deemed aggressive and may reduce the useful life of sprinkler components and system piping. Most of the proposed changes are targeted to increasing the inspection and maintenance criteria for sprinklers and for controlling environmental conditions that negatively affect installed sprinklers and sprinkler system components. NFPA Standards The sprinkler industry is continuing to learn from situations where sprinklers have reduced performance characteristics due to site-specific characteristics that affect the installed sprinklers. From the review of products and installations this effort will develop stronger codes and test standards for fire protection products. A number of current NFPA 13 and 25 code sections should be referenced when performing sprinkler system maintenance.
The Dropmaster is an innovative tool to perform maintenance of sprinklers while simultaneously disposing of trapped water in system. Fire sprinkler system helps to eliminate the possibility of water damage to surrounding property. The Dropmaster technology expedites the work in finished ceiling areas, reduces system downtime and minimizes inconvenience to your customer's business. Dropmaster allows a fitter to make changes by pulling a vacuum in the line to which it is attached. Once attached, the sprinkler heads can be changed with little effort, with no residual dirty water to clean up. Reduces work time 40 to 60% permitting more productive time. Dropmaster removes all odor and water from a fire sprinkler system by creating a siphon effect when sprinkler heads are removed or the system is breached. The Dropmaster will maintain a 10" vacuum to stop water and odor from escaping during removal.
Company is responsible for providing the tools and resources necessary to implement this program and for ensuring that the provisions in this program are being followed by the Program Administrator. Program Administrator. The Program Administrator is responsible for the following: Ensuring necessary departments or functional areas have a copy of the program Ensuring employees assigned to inspect sprinkler systems are trained on the program Coordinating inspections, tests and repairs performed by a qualified fire sprinkler contractor Stopping any unsafe practices that may compromise the sprinkler system effectiveness Maintaining records pertaining to the program Periodically reviewing the program and updating it as needed Supervisors. Supervisors are responsible for: Notifying the Program Administrator when changes in operations or facility layout may affect sprinkler system coverage and effectiveness Identifying and immediately correcting any unsafe conditions affecting the sprinkler system Ensuring that all areas containing water-filled piping maintain a minimum of 40° F Stopping any unsafe practices that may compromise sprinkler system effectiveness Maintenance Staff.
Fire Logistics Ltd currently have over 120 sprinkler system maintenance contracts with the range of customers including chemical plants, clothing manufacturers and art galleries. We maintain the sprinkler / fire pumps in accordance with BSEN/FM/NFPA guidelines. Seasonal Sprinkler System Changeover We also carry out the seasonal system change over from wet sprinkler to dry sprinkler in Oct and from dry to wet in May. These changeovers are essential when sprinklers are situated in locations such as car parks and factories which are subject to cold winter conditions. In the event of a fire whilst the system is set on air, the sprinklers will automatically activate with water following an approx 20 second delay. Typical Sprinkler System Testing & Maintenance A typical sprinkler system testing and maintenance plan involves the annual service of the water supplies, i. e. fire pumps, by a specialist sub contractor under our control. We will carry out inspection and service to the sprinkler control valves and internals.