NFPA 25: Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Handbook, 2011 Edition

Contents

Preface

About the Contributors

About the Editors

PART ONE

NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2011 edition, with Commentary

1 Administration

1.1 Scope

1.2 Purpose

1.3 Application

1.4 Units

2 Referenced Publications

2.1 General

2.2 NFPA Publications

2.3 Other Publications

2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections

3 Definitions

3.1 General

3.2 NFPA Official Definitions

3.3 General Definitions

3.4 Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems Definitions

3.5 Valve Definitions

3.6 Water-Based Fire Protection System Definitions

4 General Requirements

4.1 Responsibility of the Property Owner or Designated Representative

4.2 Corrective Action

4.3 Records

4.4 Inspection

4.5 Testing

4.6 Performance-Based Programs

4.7 Maintenance

4.8 Safety

5 Sprinkler Systems

5.1 General

5.2 Inspection

5.3 Testing

5.4 Maintenance

5.5 Component Action Requirements

6 Standpipe and Hose Systems

6.1 General

6.2 Inspection

6.3 Testing

6.4 Maintenance

6.5 Component Action Requirements

7 Private Fire Service Mains

7.1 General

7.2 Inspection and Corrective Action

7.3 Testing

7.4 Maintenance

7.5 Component Action Requirements

8 Fire Pumps

8.1 General

8.2 Inspection

8.3 Testing

8.4 Reports

8.5 Maintenance

8.6 Component Replacement Testing Requirements

9 Water Storage Tanks

9.1 General

9.2 Inspection

9.3 Testing

9.4 Maintenance

9.5 Automatic Tank Fill Valves

9.6 Component Action Requirements

10 Water Spray Fixed Systems

10.1 General

10.2 Inspection and Maintenance Procedures

10.3 Operational Tests

10.4 Ultra-High-Speed Water Spray System (UHSWSS) Operational Tests

10.5 Component Action Requirements

11 Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems

11.1 General

11.2 Inspection

11.3 Operational Tests

11.4 Maintenance

11.5 Component Action Requirements

12 Water Mist Systems

12.1 Inspection and Testing

12.2 Maintenance

12.3 Training

13 Valves, Valve Components, and Trim

13.1 General

13.2 General Provisions

13.3 Control Valves in Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

13.4 System Valves

13.5 Pressure Reducing Valves and Relief Valves

13.6 Backflow Prevention Assemblies

13.7 Fire Department Connections

13.8 Component Testing Requirements

14 Obstruction Investigation

14.1 General

14.2 Internal Inspection of Piping

14.3 Obstruction Investigation and Prevention

14.4 Ice Obstruction

15 Impairments

15.1 General

15.2 Impairment Coordinator

15.3 Tag Impairment System

15.4 Impaired Equipment

15.5 Preplanned Impairment Programs

15.6 Emergency Impairments

15.7 Restoring Systems to Service

Annexes

A Explanatory Material

B Forms for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

C Possible Causes of Pump Troubles

D Obstruction Investigation

E Examples of Classifications of Needed Repairs

F Hazard Evaluation Form

G Informational References

PART TWO

Supplements

1 Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion in Fire Sprinkler Systems

2 Foam Environmental Issues

3 Role of the Inspector

4 Role of the Owner or Designated Representative

5 Technical/Substantive Changes from the 2008 Edition to the 2011 Edition of NFPA 25

Index

Important Notices and Legal Disclaimers