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Standpipe Reference Guide

Individuals qualified to perform inspection, testing, and maintenance of standpipe and hose systems include holders of Certificates of Fitness for Standpipe Systems as well as licensed Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractors, Master Plumbers, engineers, and others. Standpipe systems must be inspected weekly and monthly, with pressure regulating devices, piping, hose connections, cabinets, and hose storage devices inspected quarterly and annually. Testing includes operating alarm devices, hoses, nozzles, pressure control valves, and drainage quarterly or annually, with pressure reducing valves and hydrostatic and flow tests every 5 years. Valves and hose connections must be maintained annually.

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Standpipe Reference Guide

Individuals qualified to perform inspection, testing, and maintenance of standpipe and hose systems include holders of Certificates of Fitness for Standpipe Systems as well as licensed Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractors, Master Plumbers, engineers, and others. Standpipe systems must be inspected weekly and monthly, with pressure regulating devices, piping, hose connections, cabinets, and hose storage devices inspected quarterly and annually. Testing includes operating alarm devices, hoses, nozzles, pressure control valves, and drainage quarterly or annually, with pressure reducing valves and hydrostatic and flow tests every 5 years. Valves and hose connections must be maintained annually.

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Reference Guide for Building Operation, Maintenance & Recordkeeping (Fire Safety Director Continuing Education) Graduation Test Reference Guide Defining Individuals Qualified as to whom can Perform Inspection, Testing and Maintenance for Standpipe and Hose System
C of F Engineer Certificate of Fitness for Standpipe System. Refrigeration Operating Engineer (Q-01 & Q-99), NYC High Pressure Operating Engineer, NYS High Pressure Operating Engineer with C of F for Standpipe System. MFSPC Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor License with C of F for Standpipe System. MP Master Plumber License (MP) with C of F for Standpipe System. 1 Limited to residential occupancies 30 sprinkler heads or less with out booster pump. 2 S-95 Supervision for Fire alarm Systems & other related systems. 3 Follow testing requirement. 4 Record must be maintained to be checked annually. 5 Must be performed once annually by licensed contractor.

Components
C of F

May be performed by
Engineer MFSPC MP

Standpipe Systems
Control valves Control valves Sealed Locked Tamper switches

I. INSPECTION Frequency
WEEKLY (52)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

MONTHLY (12)
Yes

QUARTERLY (4)
Pressure regulating devices Piping Hose connections Cabinet Hose Hose storage device

Yes Yes Yes

ANNUALLY (1)
Yes Yes Yes

Standpipe Systems
Alarm device Hose Nozzle Hose storage device Main Drain test Hose Pressure control valve

II. TEST Frequency


QUARTERLY (4)
Yes Yes No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes1 Yes Yes Yes1 Yes Yes1

ANNUALLY (1)
No No No

5 YEARS/3 YEARS
Yes

5 YEARS
No

2
Pressure reducing valve Hydrostatic test Flow test

No No No

No No No

Yes Yes Yes

Yes1 Yes1 Yes1

Standpipe Systems
Hose connections Valves (all type)

III. MAINTENANCE Frequency


ANNUALLY (1)
No No No No Yes Yes Yes1 Yes1

Control valves Preaction/deluge Dry pipe valves /quick opening devices

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