Description
Keep your water-based fire protection systems functioning at peak performance with the NFPA 25, 2017 Edition. This standard is the industry benchmark for the inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of sprinklers, standpipes, fire pumps, and other water-based systems. It is a critical resource for building owners, facility managers, and inspectors who must ensure systems will operate effectively during a fire emergency.
The 2017 Edition introduces significant updates designed to clarify testing frequencies and modernize procedures. It addresses the growing use of technology with new provisions for automated inspection and testing, ensuring these devices effectively simulate manual operation. The standard also refines the criteria for sprinkler replacement, adding specific language that corrosion or loading must be “detrimental to sprinkler performance” before replacement is mandatory, potentially saving owners from unnecessary costs.
Key Updates in the 2017 Edition:
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Automated Testing: New allowances and requirements for using automated testing equipment to satisfy ITM protocols.
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Sprinkler Assessment: Revised definitions for “corrosion” and “loading,” clarifying that replacement is only required if the issue negatively impacts performance.
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Fire Pumps: Updated test evaluation criteria (requiring 95% of rated flow and system demand) and new safety requirements for opening controllers.
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Chapter 13 Revamp: Renamed “Common Components and Valves,” this chapter now centralizes general component requirements for easier navigation.
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General Improvements: enhanced rules for antifreeze signage, water storage tank inspections, and internal piping assessments in cold storage areas.
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