NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

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What Is NFPA 25?

NFPA 25 is the baseline for inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems. Compliance helps maximize system integrity to avoid failure and ensure fast, effective response in a fire emergency.   Official document scope.

What does NFPA 25 address?

The Standard governs the periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems including land-based and marine applications. Requirements are provided for standpipe systems including hose outlets, fire pumps, sprinklers, fire service piping, and valves, along with system impairment handling and reporting.  Table of Contents.

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Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA)Information

TIA 11-1 (issued: 3/1/2011) (PDF, 101.6 KB)

TIA 11-2 (issued: 8/11/2011) (PDF, 19.4 KB)

TIA 11-3 (issued: 8/9/2012) (PDF, 41.4 KB)

TIA 11-4 (issued: 10/30/2012) (PDF, 130.9 KB)

Standards Council Decisions

D#12-3, Decision on TIAs on NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R, and NFPA 25 on antifreeze issue (PDF, 88.6 KB)

D#12-2, Decision on Council Agenda Item 12-3-8 on antifreeze issue (PDF, 46.0 KB)

See Safety Alert link below for Reports referenced in SC Decisions on antifreeze issue.

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Safety Alert regarding Antifreeze in Residential Sprinklers

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U.S. Experience with Sprinklers

Impact of Sprinklers on Fire Flow Water Consumption


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