What to expect from an annual fire sprinkler inspection?

When it comes to fire sprinkler inspections, they are essential for the life of fire sprinkler systems. They take place weekly, monthly, half-yearly, yearly, once in a 3-years, and 5-years. Each inspection comes with its own benefits such as extending the life of a fire sprinkler and ensuring the system to function properly at the time of a fire event.If you’re looking for ways to fire sprinkler maintenance, an annual inspection is the best one. Here are the things you can expect at an annual fire sprinkler inspection. 

 

What is checked during an annual fire sprinkler inspection?

The following are the seven things that are inspected at both half-yearly and annual inspection.

• Wet and dry gauges
• Valves
• Hydraulic system nameplates
• pressure -reducing and relief valves
• Fire department connections
• Water flow alarm on both dry and wet systems
• Water flow and supervisory alarm devices

Fours types of inspections that are added annually

• Dry-pipe valves
• Pipes, sprinkler heads and fittings
• Water flow test
• Check supply of spare sprinkler heads and tools.

How to prepare for an annual fire sprinkler system inspection?

In order to prepare for an annual sprinkler inspection, you should:

• Talk to the fire department in advance to provide inspection, maintenance, and testing reports for the year and confirm what the fire department is searching for.
• Discuss the reports with the fire department and explain if there is any issue reported.
• Have a responsible person to accompany the inspector.
• Make notes during the fire sprinkler inspection.

Differences between quarterly and annual inspection

The major differences between quarterly and annual fire sprinkler inspections are the amount of time and details that the inspector uses to check the system. Quarterly fire sprinkler inspections are comparatively less detailed and take less time to check than the yearly fire sprinkler inspections. Most people tend to fall by the wayside of quarterly inspection as it happens several times each year, and may feel insignificant in terms of the inspection and in-depth. However, it is important to know that both types of inspections are necessary to meet your local fire protection codes.

Lastly, regular inspection is essential for your safety and is a vital part of fire sprinkler maintenance. To know more about fire systems inspection and maintenance, contact FireServ - (800) 567-5740.