NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 2020 ed.

Description

Ensure your fire protection systems are ready for action with the NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2020 Edition. This standard is the industry benchmark for building owners, facility managers, and inspectors, providing the minimum requirements to keep sprinklers, fire pumps, and storage tanks operational and compliant.

The 2020 Edition incorporates significant advancements in technology and safety protocols. It introduces the first-ever requirements for electrically operated sprinklers, addressing high-hazard fire protection. The standard also expands the permissions for automated inspection and testing, allowing for the use of flow switches that simulate water flow without discharging water. Additionally, it updates the testing frequency for dry sprinklers—moving from every 10 years to every 15 years—and adds new guidelines for maintaining dry hydrants under private fire service mains.

Key Updates in the 2020 Edition:

• Electrically Operated Sprinklers: New maintenance and testing protocols for this emerging technology (Chapter 5).

• Automated Testing: Expanded allowances for using automated devices to simulate testing, potentially reducing physical inspections.

• Dry Sprinkler Testing: The testing interval has been extended to 15 years, reducing the burden on facility owners.

• Fire Pump Safety: New requirements preventing the opening of energized fire pump controllers, emphasizing the use of isolation switches for safety.

• Dry Hydrants: Added specific inspection and maintenance criteria to Chapter 7.