The newest edition of NFPA 25 has been released. Below are the top 10 signifcant changes that you should be aware of:
- Monthly Electric Fire Pump Testing. Pumps to be run monthly, rather than weekly.
- New Levels of System Deficiencies. Four different levels of system readiness were created and Annex E was added to supply information as to what thes four levels of readiness might look like.
- Obstruction Inspections Renamed Internal Piping Inspections.
- Occupants Not Responsible for Valve Locations. Standard revised to simply require that the "location of shutoff valves shall be identified."
- No Pre-Season Check for Areas Subject to Freezing.
- Clean But Don't Touch. In lieu of replacing sprinklers that are loaded with a coating of dust, it ispermissible to remove the dust from the sprinkler using compressed air or a vacuum, provided the equipment does not touch the sprinkler.
- Sprinkler System Hazard Evaluation Form. To differentiate between a hazard evaluation required and a normal system inspection, an Annex F was added to show an example of a sprinkler system hazard evaluation form.
- Owner's Section of Inspection Forms Recommended.
- 3-Year Preaction System Air Test Added.
- Heat Tape Inspection Required.
