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S12 Certificate of Fitness Sprinkler
Heat Tape - Heat tape should be inspected at least (how often) prior to freezing temperatures. Shall be inspected per manufacturer's requirements. - ✔ ✔ annually
Alarm Devices: - Alarm devices shall be inspected (how often) to verify that they are free of physical damage. - ✔ ✔ quarterly
Supervisory signal devices shall be inspected (how often) to verify that they are free of physical damage. - ✔ ✔ quarterly
Supervisory signal devices shall be inspected (how often) to verify that they are free of physical damage. - ✔ ✔ quarterly
For hydraulically designed systems shall be inspected (how oftent) to ensure that it is attached securely to the sprinkler riser or sprinkler control valve and is legible - ✔ ✔ quarterly
The information sign shall be inspected (how often) to verify that it is securely attached and is legible. (4.1.8) - ✔ ✔ quarterly
Information signs shall indicate the following: - ✔ ✔ 1. location of the area served by the system. 2. location of auxiliary drain and low point drains for dry and pre-action systems. 3. location and presence of anti-freeze or other auxiliary system. 4. presence and location of heat tape
Buildings (4.1.1.1) - Shall be inspected (how often), the ---- shall ensure that all areas of the building containing water-filled piping shall be
maintained at a minimum temperature of 40°F and not exposed to freezing conditions. - ✔ ✔ building owner
Drainage in system area (NFPA 11.2.8) - The area beneath and surrounding a foam water spray system shall be inspected to ensure that drainage facilities, such as trap sumps and drainage trenches, are not ---- and retention embankments or dikes are in good repair. - ✔ ✔ blocked
Hanger/Seismic Braces:
Hangers installed in concealed space such as above suspended ceilings shall not ----
Hangers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety considerations due to process operations shall be inspected during each scheduled----
Hangers and braces shall be inspected (how often) from floor level to ensure they are
in place, properly aligned and otherwise not damaged. All defects and deficiencies shall be corrected. - ✔ ✔ need inspection/shutdown/annually
Pipe and Fittings: - Shall be inspected annually from the floor level to ensure there is no mechanical damage, leakage, corrosion, misalignment and that required supports and bracing are in place and are in good condition. Nothing shall be attached to any sprinkler system component. - Pipe installed within concealed (such as above suspended
Fire, Booster and Special Service Pump System: - A (how often) visual inspection shall be made to ensure the pump suction and discharge and by-pass valves are fully open; - All piping shall be free of leaks; - Suction line pressure gauge readings shall be normal and reservoir is full; - System line pressure gauge readings shall be normal; - Wet pit suction screens shall be unobstructed and in place. - ✔ ✔ weekly
Diesel Engine Pump System: - Fuel system - Tank level shall be ---- full, the tank float switch shall be in auto position, solenoids valve operational, check for water in the fuel system an condition of flexible hoses connectors weekly. - Lubrication system - Oil level in right angle gear drive is normal and ensure that lube oil heater is adequately lubricated (how often) - ✔ ✔ 2/3 weekly
Cooling system - Check level, adequate cooling water to heat exchanger, water pump, condition of flexible hoses and connections (how often); (how often) inspect duct work, clean louvers (combustion air); - - ✔ ✔ weekly/annually
- Exhaust system - check for any leakage, the drain condensate trap weekly; - ✔ ✔
Battery system - Check electrolyte level of battery system along with the charger and charge rate weekly; - Monthly - Remove corrosion on pump casing, clean and dry housing; - Quarterly - Check that terminals clean and tight; - ✔ ✔
Electric Motor Pump System: A general inspection, such controller pilot light on, transfer switch is closed, reverse phase alarm pilot light is off or normal phase rotation pilot light is on oil level in vertical motor sight glass is normal weekly. - Check (how often) circuit breakers or fuses; -
Check (how often) for wire chafing where subject to movement. C - ✔ ✔ monthly/quarterly
C. Water Storage Tank: - ✔ ✔
Water Level: - Tanks without supervised water level alarms constantly attended location shall be inspected monthly. - Tanks with supervised water level alarms constantly attended location shall be inspected quarterly. - ✔ ✔
Water Temperature: - The temperature of water tanks shall not be less than 40ºF (4ºC). - The temperature of water in the tanks with low temperature alarms NOT connected to a constantly attended location shall be inspected and recorded (how often) during the heating season.
- The temperature of water in the tanks with low temperature alarms connected to a constantly attended location shall be inspected and recorded monthly during the heating season. - ✔ ✔ weekly
Air Pressure: - Air pressure without supervised air pressure source shall be inspected (how often
- Air pressure with supervised air pressure source shall be inspected (how often) - ✔ ✔ monthly/quarterly
Tank Exterior - ✔ ✔
The exterior of the tank, supporting structure, vents, foundation, and catwalks or ladders shall be inspected (how often) for damages and weakening.
- The valve enclosure heating equipment subject to freezing conditions shall be inspected ---- during cold weather for its ability to maintain a minimum temperature of at least 4°C (40°F); - ✔ ✔ daily
- Valves enclosures equipped with low temperature alarms shall be inspected ----during cold weather. - ✔ ✔ weekly
Preaction/Deluge Valves: - ✔ ✔ The valve enclosure heating equipment subject to freezing conditions shall be inspected daily during cold weather for its ability to maintain a minimum temperature of at least 4°C (40°F); - Valves enclosures equipped with low temperature alarms shall be inspected weekly during cold weather. - Exterior valves shall be externally inspected monthly to ensure it is free from physical damage, the valve seat is not leaking, all trim valves are in the appropriate open or closed position and electrical components are in service. - The interior of the valve and the condition of detection devices shall be inspected annually when the trip test is conducted. - Internal inspection of valves that can be reset without removal of a faceplate shall be permitted to be conducted every 5 years. - Strainers, filters, restricted orifices and diaphragm chambers shall be inspected internally every 5 years unless test indicate a greater frequency is necessary. - Foam concentrate strainers shall be inspected visually to ensure the blow-down valve is closed and plugged.
Dry Pipe Valves/Quick Opening Devices: - ✔ ✔
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XV. OBSTRUCTION INVESTIGATION - ✔ ✔
The presence of obstructions in sprinkler systems shall be checked every ----years by opening a flushing connection at the end of ---- main per system - ✔ ✔ 5/
----- sprinkler head per system toward the end of one branch line shall also be removed. This is done for investigating for the presence of foreign organic or inorganic material. - ✔ ✔ 1
Sources of obstructions to piping include but are not limited to - ✔ ✔ pipe scale, careless installation or repair, raw water sources, biological growth, sprinkler calcium carbonate deposits and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC).
Inorganic material would include but not be limited to silt, sand, rocks, gravel, and construction debris. Organic material includes - ✔ ✔ wood, microbes, and zebra mussels
When tubercules and slime are found during the investigation, they shall be tested for ---- - ✔ ✔ MIC
An obstruction investigation shall also be performed whenever the following conditions exist such as - ✔ ✔ pinhole leaks, a record of broken public water mains in the vicinity, foreign material in water discharged during drain tests or plugging of inspector's test valve connection. A complete list of system conditions requiring obstruction investigation are listed in Chapter 14 and Annex D of NFPA #25 2011 edition.
Unlike other extinguishing agents - water, dry chemical, CO2, etc., a stable aqueous foam can - ✔ ✔ extinguish a flammable or combustible liquid fire by the combined mechanisms of cooling,
- High-expansion foam use foam to solution volume ratios from to 200 to 1 to approximately 1000 to 1.
It is important to note that different foam manufacturers may not produce foam solution that is compatible with each other. Great care must be exercised when testing and maintaining these systems to be certain that all the equipment is listed to be used together. - ✔ ✔
Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems and Foam Water Spray Systems use ---- expansion type foams and are connected to a source of foam concentrate and an ----- water supply. - ✔ ✔ low/automatic
The method of fire extinguishment is by covering the ----cutting off the oxygen supply to the fire along with cooling the fuel due to the water content of the mixture. - ✔ ✔ fuel
Foam solutions are not an effective extinguishment agent for fires involving - ✔ ✔ compressed gases, flammable metals or electrical fires due to the water contained in the mixture
Foam solutions do have the potential to pollute water supplies and great care should be taken to contain foam solution run off where applicable. When possible, foam concentrate shall be recycled back into the ---- during the maintenance procedures. - ✔ ✔ storage tank
INSPECTION The inspection of water based foam fire suppression piping systems may be performed by a valid----cof holder - ✔ ✔ s
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE The testing and maintenance of water based foam fire suppression piping systems shall only be performed by
a licensed----- with a ---- - ✔ ✔ MFSPC (master fire suppression piping contractor) /s15 cof
The installation of the water based foam fire suppression piping systems shall only be performed by a licensed MFSPC (master fire suppression piping contractor) with a CLASS ---- LICENSE. - ✔ ✔ A
Planned removal from service. The ------ shall be made aware in advance of any planned removal from service of a standpipe system, sprinkler system or fire alarm system, or system component, for repair, servicing, alteration, testing and other maintenance of the system or component, or to allow construction to be performed in the area protected by the system without unnecessarily activating it. - ✔ ✔ impairment coordinator
The impairment coordinator shall----and----the placing of the fire protection system out of service - ✔ ✔ authorize and personally supervise
Before authorizing the placing of the fire protection out of service the impairment coordinator shall: - ✔ ✔ • Notify the Certificate of Fitness holder responsible for supervising the maintenance of the standpipe system, sprinkler system or fire alarm system.
- Determine the extent and expected duration of the out-of-service condition.
- Inspect the areas or buildings involved and assess the increased risks. Make appropriate recommendations to the owner.
- Notify the Fire Department in accordance with FC 901.7.5, if required.
system that are required to be tagged following procedures outlined in
- ✔ ✔ Chapter 15 of NFPA #25 2011 Ed.
System fully out of service - ✔ ✔ Red tag/White disc
System partially out of service - ✔ ✔ Red tag/blue disc
System appears free of defects or deficiencies - ✔ ✔ Green tag no disc
Only ---, ---- or ---- may place a tag on a system - ✔ ✔ Only FDNY, Owner, MFSPC or MP
For systems that are fully or partially out of service that are not equipped with Fire Department connections, the appropriate tags shall be placed at --- &---- is notified immediately - ✔ ✔ the main control valve/the fdny
In a building required by the NYC Fire Code to have a Fire Safety Director with (F-58 or F-25), an Engineer (Q-01 or Q-99) with the S-12 C of F, is authorized to take the system out of the service for less than---- place an appropriate colored tag on that system - ✔ ✔ 8 hours
In a building required by the NYC Fire Code to have a Fire Safety Director with (F-58 or F-25), an Engineer (Q-01 or Q-99) with the S-12 C of F, is authorized to take the system out of the service for less than 8 hrs and place an appropriate colored tag on that system. The ---- and ---
- must be present at all times - ✔ ✔ FSD and the Engineer
Prior to returning a system to service, the impairment coordinator shall
- ✔ ✔ ensure that the necessary tests and inspections are conducted to verify that the system is operating normally
notify FDNY borough dispatcher
notify FDNY borough dispatcher, the building owner's tenants in the affected area, the insurance carrier, emergency preparedness staff, central station operator (if so equipped)
remove out of service tags and discs.
Prior to returning a system to service, the impairment coordinator notifies - ✔ ✔ FDNY borough dispatcher
the building owner's tenants in the affected area,
the insurance carrier
emergency preparedness staff
central station operator (if so equipped)
Protection of Sprinkler Systems - ✔ ✔
All parts of an automatic system exposed to freezing temperatures shall be - ✔ ✔ protected from freezing or in lieu thereof, an automatic
Records. Records of all system inspections, tests, servicing and other maintenance required by this NYC Fire Code, the NYC Fire Rules or the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises or other approved location for a minimum of 3 years and made available for inspection by any Fire Department representative. (FC 901.6.2)
Detailed Records. A detailed inspection report shall include information relative to conditions of water supply, gravity and pressure tanks and levels therein, valves, risers, piping, sprinkler heads and Fire Department connections, alarms, fire , booster and special service pumps, obstructions, and conditions of all other system equipment and appurtenances. All defects and/or impairments shall be noted on the report. Records shall be readily available to any representative of the Fire Department.
Riser Card. In addition to those records required by NFPA 25 as mentioned above, an approved card bearing the dates of each inspection, certificate of fitness number and signature of the certificate of fitness holder shall be posted on the premises near the main water supply control valve. (FC 901.6.2.1) (This approved card shall not replace or supersede the detailed record of inspection).
Notification of all defects shall be reported to the owner or their representative by the Certificate of Fitness holder. After 30 days, any of
the defects that have not been corrected shall be immediately reported to the Fire Department Borough Communication Office.
Failure to make inspections, maintain records, and report defects or violations may be cause for revocation of the Certificate of Fitness and court
Record keeping - ✔ ✔ The Certificate of Fitness holder shall maintain a detailed record of all inspections.
Records of all ----, ----, ---- and -----required by this NYC Fire Code, the NYC Fire Rules or the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises or other approved location - ✔ ✔ system inspections, tests, servicing and other maintenance
Records of all system inspections, tests, servicing and other maintenance required by this NYC Fire Code, the NYC Fire Rules or the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises or other approved location for a minimum of---- years and made available to----
- ✔ ✔ 3 years/any Fire Department representative
Detailed Records. A detailed inspection report shall include information relative to - ✔ ✔ conditions of water supply
gravity and pressure tanks and levels therein
valves
each inspection, certificate of fitness number and signature of the certificate of fitness holder
Riser Card. In addition to those records required by NFPA 25 as mentioned above, an approved card bearing the dates of each inspection, certificate of fitness number and signature of the certificate of fitness holder shall be posted on the----This approved card shall not replace or supersede the---- - ✔ ✔ the premises near the main water supply control valve. (FC 901.6.2.1)/detailed record of inspection).
Notification of all defects shall be reported to the owner or their representative by the ----- - ✔ ✔ COF Holder
Notification of all defects shall be reported to the owner or their representative by the Certificate of Fitness holder. After---- days have not been corrected shall be immediately reported to the - ✔ ✔ Fire Department Borough Communication Office.
Failure to make inspections, maintain records, and report defects or violations may be cause for---- - ✔ ✔ revocation of the Certificate of Fitness and court enforcement proceedings.
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V. INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM TASKS AS SPECIFIED IN THE NEW YORK CITY FIRE CODE - ✔ ✔
S-12/S-15 COF holder - ✔ ✔ visual inspections only, proper notification and record inspection results for examination by FDNY.
S-12: - ✔ ✔ Water-based fire protection systems.
S-15: - ✔ ✔ : Foam-water suppression systems and water-based fire protection system
S-12/S-15* COF holder employed by a ---- specific building owner - ✔ ✔ site
S-12/S-15* COF holder employed by a site-specific building owner with the following certifications: - ✔ ✔ Refrigeration Operating Engineer (Refrigeration Q-99 or Q-01), High Pressure Operating Engineer and NYS High Pressure Operating Engineer
Refrigeration Operating Engineer (Refrigeration Q-99 or Q-01), High Pressure Operating Engineer and NYS High Pressure Operating Engineer are permitted to perform: - ✔ ✔ visual inspections, test notification appliances, perform daily and weekly routine maintenance and record all inspection, testing and maintenance results for examination by FDNY *(For employees of a single or multiple properties under common ownership employed by the same building owner/management company).
Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor (A or B) (MFSPC) with S- 12/S-15 C of F - can - ✔ ✔ 1. inspect, test, maintain and repair/replace sprinkler systems components, record maintenance, inspection and test results for examination and evaluation by FDNY.
Master Plumber (MP) with S-12/S-15 - is limited to - ✔ ✔ 1. residential (R) occupancies 30 sprinkler heads or less without a booster pump.
