Fire-Protection-Inspection-Checklist-En.pdf

Fire ProtectionInspection Checklist Checklist The most important function of a fire protection inspection is to make sure sprinkler systems operate. Why make inspections? Automatic sprinklers are your best defense against fire. The only way to ensure your fire equipment operates is to inspect and test it regularly. Management support is a must. Who performs inspections? The fire prevention inspector reports findings and takes immediate action to correct deficiencies. This checklist is made available for informational purposes only in support of the insurance relationship between FM Global and its clients. This information does not change or supplement policy terms or conditions. The liability of FM Global is limited to that contained in its insurance policies. correct the problem as Inspect all valves that control water soon as possible. or use once a week once a month Indicators and Curb Boxes it as a guide to develop your own form. even during the inspection.-based customer services team: In the United Kingdom: n Toll-free: (1)877 364 6726 (Canada and the United States) FM Insurance Company Limited n Phone: +1 (1)401 477 7744 1 Windsor Dials. Wall Post Submit the completed form to a once a week supervisor who is responsible for Indicators and Curb Boxes reviewing conditions with the Exceptions: valves that are more frequently than “mysteriously” shut. inadequate main- Red Tag Permit System available to clients only. such as spray-booth n Controlling the Shut ignition sources. Berkshire. © 2007 FM Global seven days a week at www. plugged lines. order online 24 hours a day. contact our U. Fire Protection Inspection Checklist Minimum Valve Supervision Intervals Inspect Visually Try Physically Checklist Outside Screw and Yoke and Carry the Fire Protection Inspection once a week Indicating Butterfly Valves Form (F264) (at right) and complete Locked PIVs. The tag is a Consult FM Global Property Loss reminder that an impairment exists.) sprinkler systems from operating. regardless of the reason or duration of the closure. Contact your local protection system works. layouts.S.fmglobalcatalog. www. For additional copies of this publication or other P9116 Printed in USA (8/07) FM Global resources. The inspector: Prevention Data Sheet 2-81. with a Red Tag Permit on it.com Or. Windsor. for details.com . housekeeping n valves on pumps. check private sprinkler systems Valve Hazard (P7133) water supplies. and what conditions n smaller valves on sprinkler could make sprinklers inoperative piping that control separate Important FM Global resources n Should eliminate potential systems.com. tanks n Managing Fire Protection and maintenance and reservoirs System Impairment (P9006). Wall Post it while making an inspection. Fire Safety Inspections and Sprinkler n Must be completely familiar with System Maintenance.fmglobal. Do not ignore a valve to automatic fire protection systems. Shut valves. Visit FM Global’s Red Tag Permit System http://training. Unlocked PIVs. All rights reserved.com tenance or other problems can keep should be used for all valve closures. for personal assistance worldwide. n division valves that enable An FM Global engineer is available operations and protection maintenance personnel to to answer any questions about the n Should understand how the fire isolate parts of fire protection inspection.fmglobal. n Managing Impairments What will be inspected? Use FM Global’s using FM Global’s Red Tag Permit System (Online course Sprinkler systems are top priority. n E-mail: customerservices@fmglobal. Correct any undesirable or legitimately impaired to ensure protection conditions as soon as possible. If an improperly closed Valve supervision valve is found. Report findings to the supervisor immediately. SL4 1RS n Fax: (1)401 477 7010 Regulated by the Financial Services Authority. damaged weekly. sprinkler control valves are down all protection located. as often as needed inspector. Include: FM Global assistance the facility and its hazards. where system piping without shutting FM Global office for assistance. Do not report a valve open unless you have personally inspected it. other items can be expanded or added as desired. but should be checked visually at close range. Fire Protection Inspection Form Account Number: Index Number: No one form can be designed to fit all conditions. The Red Tag Permit should be used every time a sprinkler control valve is closed. Send the completed form to your supervisor for necessary to Inspector: action. Facility: Location: Date: Valve Inspections Visually inspect all locked valves weekly and physically try them monthly as required. For assistance. Use this sample as a basic guide in developing your own form. (51-mm) drain test Yes No conducted before the valve(s) was relocked? Comments: F264 (Revised September 2007) Printed in USA . Instructions Complete this form while inspecting fire protection. All inside and outside valves controlling sprinklers or fire protection water supplies are listed below. indicating-butterfly valves (IBVs) and standard outside-screw-and-yoke (OS&Y) valves do not have to be tried. Fire Protection System Inspection. The valve then should be relocked. *Physically try gate valves.* Record both weekly and monthly inspections. (51-mm) drain should be flowed wide-open to ensure there is no obstruction in the piping. When the valve is reopened. Physically Valve Location Area Controlled Open Shut Locked Turned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 The FM Global Red Tag Permit System is used to guard against delayed reopening of valves. Testing and Maintenance and other Fire Loss Prevention Inspections. Were any valves closed since the last inspection? Yes No Were FM Global Red Tag Permits used? Yes No Was the valve(s) reopened fully and a 2-in. FM Approved post-indicator-valve assemblies (PIVAs). and reference FM Global Data Sheet 2-81. the 2-in. The report should be held for review by the FM Global engineer who visits your facility. Check the condition of the valve. consult the FM Global Only engineer who visits your facility. Items that Sample do not apply can be omitted. including non-indicating and indicator-post-gate valves. beams.: Measured: No. or Reservoir Temp. 3 No.: Measured: No. ° F/C Yes No Yes No Full? Time to overflow tank: Heating system in use? Tank Yes No Yes No Mins. 2 No.: Measured: No.) Temp./kg lbs.: Measured: No. 3 Min. arrange for cleaning and investigate the source.)? Storage Yes No Yes No Yes No Other items: Inspect These Items At Least Monthly Charged? Any missing? Accessible? Location of extinguishers needing attention: MANUAL PROTECTION Extinguishers Yes No Yes No Yes No Condition: No. 4 Min.: Measured: No./kg lbs./kg lbs. Electrical Defects noted? Equipment Yes No OCCUPANCY Safety cans used? Low-level vent fans on? Flammable liquid cabinets used? Grounding straps. 2 Min.to 91-cm] clearance)? SPRINKLERS Automatic Yes No Yes No Sprinklers Heat adequate to prevent freezing (40° F [4° C] min./kg Fire pump pressure: Start Stop Packings cool? Yes No 3 Fire Jockey pump pressure: Start Stop Fuel tank level ( /4 min.to 36-in. temp. Pressure Any heads disconnected or needed: Comments: Valve Room No.: Measured: No. 4 Min. [91 cm] min./kg lbs. 1 Min. self-closing faucets and Flammable safety buns in use? Liquid Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Locations where violations noted: Corrective action taken: Smoking Regulations Permits issued for all hot work applications? Listed precautions taken? Hot Work Yes No Yes No Well-arranged? Aisles clear? Clear of lamps.) Pump WATER SUPPLIES Pump room properly heated? Properly ventilated? Fire pump started on automatic? ( ° __ F/C min. etc. 5 No. 2 Min.) min./kg lbs. Including yard: Yes No If yes. comment below. at cold water return (should be 42° F [6° C] min. 4 No. 3 Min. machines? List areas needing attention. 1 No./kg lbs.)? Pounds (kilograms) at yard level: Water (Note broken windows. [46. 7 No.: Measured: Pressure lbs. lint or oil deposits on ceilings.) Sprinkler Alarms Tested? Yes No Time for alarm Yes No Other items: Inspected by: Date: Reviewed by: Title: Date: F264 (Revised September 2007) Printed in USA . Inspect These Items At Least Weekly Spare heads available? Obstructed by high piling (18. 6 Yard Hydrants and Hose Hydrants drained? Remarks: Yes No Other items: Inspect These Items At Least Quarterly Operation satisfactory? (If no. heaters (36 in.: Measured: Properly DRY-PIPE VALVES 42° F/6° C F/C 42° F/6° C F/C 42° F/6° C F/C 42° F/6° C F/C Heated? Air No.): Circulation good? Yes No In good condition? Accessible? Inside Hose Yes No Yes No Condition: Close properly? Obstructed? Blocked open? Fire Doors Yes No Yes No Yes No Good? Combustible waste removed on schedule? How often? Yes No Yes No General Order Neatness Presence of combustible dust. 1 Min./kg lbs.