- Ensure system gauges are in good condition; verify the normal water supply pressure is being maintained
- Verify that all Alarm devices are free from physical damage
- Verify that all hydraulically designed systems have the Hydraulic Nameplate properly attached to the Sprinkler Riser and that it is legible.
- Ensure that the proper number and type of spare sprinkler heads are supplied at the spare sprinkler head box.
- Inspect Fire Department connections for visibility and physical condition.
- Visually inspect all control valves to verify proper position and that they are free from physical damage.
- Visually inspect all sprinkler heads from the floor level.
- Inspect sprinkler pipe hangers and seismic bracing from the floor level.
- Inspect sprinkler pipe and fittings from the floor level.
- Functional test all alarm devices (water flow, water motor gongs, pressure switches, control valve tamper switches)
- Conduct Main Drain Test.
- Operate all control valves through their full cycle.
- Perform specific gravity tests on Antifreeze System (where applicable)
- Perform Obstruction Investigation
- Test sprinkler system gauges to verify accuracy.
- Samples of sprinkler heads will need to be tested when sprinkler heads have a temperature rating of 325* or more.
- Inspect sprinkler heads, sprinkler hangers, seismic braces, sprinkler piping and fittings installed in concealed spaces such as above ceiling tiles or in accessible concealed spaces.
- Internally inspect all Alarm valves, check valves, strainers, filters and orifies.
- Black flush Fire Department Connection check valve.
- Flow test Sprinkler Pressure Reducing Devices.
- Flow test Fireman's Hose Valve Pressure Reducing Devices.
