Bldg 37 2024 5-Year Internal Pipe Inspection.pdf
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This document is a Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection Report for Hines VA Building #37, conducted by Chicago Fire Protection on October 7, 2024. The comprehensive inspection revealed several critical deficiencies, including two major issues: all 10 Fire Department Connections (FDCs) have dry-rotted or missing gaskets, preventing hydrostatic testing, and multiple 4-inch check valves manufactured by Traverse City in 1942 are malfunctioning. These valves had to be forcibly opened and would not seal when refilled with water, prompting the inspection team to initiate the process of replacing these valves.
The inspection covered multiple system risers and locations, including the computer room, warehouse storage areas, and production line areas. While most internal pipe inspections passed and were found free of debris, the report indicates that some risers' valve systems are no longer operational, such as Riser #5, which has been capped off in the warehouse with no remaining lines or heads. The report recommends immediate replacement of the faulty check valves and repair of the FDC gaskets to ensure the fire suppression system's reliability and functionality.
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Report of Inspection / Test General Questions
W.O/JOB NUMBERS
Job Number CFP24-
Work Order Number 36S79724 P0015
LICENSE NUMBERS
License Number FSI0095
ALARM DEVICES/RISER CHECK
11.2. Alarm valve interior including strainers, filters, and
restriction orifices (every five years)
Yes Alarm valve interior including strainers, filters, and restriction orifices (every five years)
Yes
SPRINKLERS (VISIBLE)
Test sprinklers in harsh or corrosive environment every 5 years or replace
N/A Test extra high temp sprinklers (325 degrees and up) every 5 years
N/A
Test sprinklers that are more than 75 years old N/A
PIPES AND FITTINGS (VISIBLE)
Has an internal investigation of the pipe been performed in the last 5 years? (If no, conduct investigation)
Yes
5 YEAR
Have the check valves been internally inspected? Yes Interior Inspection of external reset dry or pre-action valve. Yes
Have pressure reducing valves passed full flow test? N/A Flow test all wet and dry standpipes. N/A
Did the FDC piping pass the hydrostatic test? No Hydrostatic test manual dry standpipes. N/A
Has an internal pipe inspection been performed? Yes Test Sprinklers in harsh or corrosive environments. N/A
Have sprinklers above high temperature been tested? (325 degrees and up)
N/A Have backflow preventers been internally inspected to verify all components are in good condition, operate correctly and move freely?
N/A
MAINTENANCE
Have the preaction valve(s), strainers, filters and restricted offices pass internal inspection?
Yes
5 YEAR
Have preaction and deluge valves that can be external reset passed an internal inspection?
Yes
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Copyright 2024 Inspect Point
Report of Inspection / Test for System - Please delete
INTERNAL PIPE INSPECTION
Date of last 5-year internal pipe inspection? N/A Date of next 5-year internal pipe inspection? N/A
Main Size? N/A Branch-Line Size? N/A
Branch line location? N/A Internal pipe free of debris? N/A
If yes Size of lift needed? N/A
Report of Inspection / Test for System - Riser #1
INTERNAL PIPE INSPECTION
Date of last 5-year internal pipe inspection? 9/30/24 Date of next 5-year internal pipe inspection? 9/30/29
Main Size? N/A Branch-Line Size? 1"
Branch line location? hallway Internal pipe free of debris? Yes
If yes Size of lift needed? 8' ladder
Report of Inspection / Test for System - Computer Room
INTERNAL PIPE INSPECTION
If yes Size of lift needed? N/A
Report of Inspection / Test for System - Riser #3
INTERNAL PIPE INSPECTION
Date of last 5-year internal pipe inspection? 10/3/24 Date of next 5-year internal pipe inspection? 10/3/29
Main Size? N/A Branch-Line Size? 1"
Branch line location? warehouse Storage area
Internal pipe free of debris? Yes
If yes Size of lift needed? need 14' ladder or lift
Report of Inspection / Test for System - Riser #5
INTERNAL PIPE INSPECTION
Date of last 5-year internal pipe inspection? 10/3/24 Date of next 5-year internal pipe inspection? 10/3/29
Main Size? 4" Branch-Line Size? N/A
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Branch line location? N/A Internal pipe free of debris? Yes
If yes Size of lift needed? N/A
Report of Inspection / Test for System - Riser #7
INTERNAL PIPE INSPECTION
Date of last 5-year internal pipe inspection? 10/4/24 Date of next 5-year internal pipe inspection? 10/4/29
Main Size? N/A Branch-Line Size? 1"
Branch line location? warehouse area
Internal pipe free of debris? Yes
If yes Size of lift needed? 14' ladder or lift
Report of Inspection / Test for System - Riser #9
INTERNAL PIPE INSPECTION
Date of last 5-year internal pipe inspection? 10/1/24 Date of next 5-year internal pipe inspection? 10/1/29
Main Size? N/A Branch-Line Size? 1"
Branch line location? warehouse Internal pipe free of debris? Yes
If yes Size of lift needed? 10' ladder or lift
Report of Inspection / Test for System - Riser #11
INTERNAL PIPE INSPECTION
Date of last 5-year internal pipe inspection? 10/2/24 Date of next 5-year internal pipe inspection? 10/2/29
Main Size? 3" Branch-Line Size? 1 1/4"
Branch line location? under catwalk
Internal pipe free of debris? Yes
If yes Size of lift needed? 8" ladder
INSPECTORS TEST CONNECTION
System Location Description Time to
Alarm (seconds)
Reported? Smooth Orifice
Easily Accessible
Signs? Pass?
Please delete South west wall Test & Drain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Riser #1 Column W13 Good 33 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
VALVES
System Description Location Valve Type Size Secured Open
Easily Accessible Signs Exercised
Stems Lubricated
# of Turns
Computer Room Good At riser #1 Butterfly 4 " Monitored Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Computer Room Good At riser #1 Dry Pipe Valve 4 " Not Applicable N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Internal Pipe Five Year
Location Description Size Free of Debris
Pass Inspection
Next Five Year
Notes
Production line area Main only 4" Yes Yes N/A Riser #5 valve is open but system has been capped off in warehouse and no longer has any lines or heads on it.
Head, line 1/2", 1" Yes Yes 10/1/29
Under catwalk Head, line & main 1/2", 1", 3" Yes Yes 10/2/29
In Computer Room 127 Head, line, main 1/2", 1", 4" Yes Yes 9/30/29
Head, line & main 1/2", 1" Yes Yes 9/30/29
Warehouse storage area Line, head 1", 1/2" Yes Yes 10/3/29
Warehouse area Line, head 1", 1/2" Yes Yes 10/3/29
Internal Check Valve Five Year
Location Description Size Manufacturer Operates Correctly
Moves Freely
Good Condition
Pass Inspection?
Notes
At riser FDC 4" Traverse City-
No No No No Check valve had to be forced open, would not seal when refilled with water. In process of bidding to replace check valve.
At riser FDC 4" Traverse City-
No No No No Check valve had to be forced open, would not seal when refilled with water. In process of bidding to replace check valve.
At riser FDC 4" Traverse City-
No No No No Check valve had to be forced open, would not seal when refilled with water. In process of bidding to replace check valve.
At riser FDC 4" Traverse City-
No No No No Check valve had to be forced open, would not seal when refilled with water. In process of bidding to replace check valve.
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
At riser FDC 4" Traverse City-
No No No No Check valve had to be forced open, would not seal when refilled with water. In process of bidding to replace check valve.
At riser FDC 4" Victaulic-grooved
Yes Yes Yes Yes
At riser FDC 4" Model 102 Yes Yes Yes Yes
At riser FDC 4" Model 102 Yes Yes Yes Yes
At riser FDC 4" Viking Mod G- 1, groove/groove
Yes Yes Yes Yes Old valve would not reseat after internal inspection. Replaced check valve with new on 10/2/24
At valve System Check 8 Anvil-grooved Yes Yes Yes Yes
At riser FDC 4" Traverse City-
No No No No Check valve had to be forced open, would not seal when refilled with water. In process of bidding to replace check valve.
At valve System check 2 1/2 Anvil-grooved Yes Yes Yes Yes
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Questions with Photos and Notes
ITV - Good Column W13
Notes:
ITV is approximately 20' above floor. Need a lift to access
Internal Check Valve - FDC At riser
Notes:
Internal Check Valve - FDC At riser
Notes:
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Internal Check Valve - FDC At riser
Notes:
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Internal Check Valve - FDC At riser
Old valve would not reseat after internal inspection. Replaced check valve with new on 10/2/24
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Internal Check Valve - System Check At valve
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Internal Check Valve - System check At valve
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Internal Pipe Inspection - Main only Production line area
Riser #5 valve is open but system has been capped off in warehouse and no longer has any lines or heads on it.
Internal Pipe Inspection - Head, line
Notes:
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Internal Pipe Inspection - Head, line & main Under catwalk
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Internal Pipe Inspection - Head, line, main In Computer Room 127
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Internal Pipe Inspection - Head, line & main
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Internal Pipe Inspection - Line, head Warehouse storage area
Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Internal Pipe Inspection - Line, head Warehouse area
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Deficiencies - General Questions
Deficiency #1
Did the FDC piping pass the hydrostatic test?: No Status: Impairment
Notes: All (10) FDC's have dry rotted or missing gaskets. Could not pressure test. Gaskets need to be replaced and FDC's retested.
Deficiencies - General Wet System Questions
None
Deficiencies - General Preaction System Questions
None
Deficiencies - Please delete
None
Deficiencies - Riser #1
None
Deficiencies - Computer Room
None
Deficiencies - Riser #3
None
Deficiencies - Riser #5
None
Deficiencies - Riser #7
None
Deficiencies - Riser #9
None
Deficiencies - Riser #11
None
Deficiencies - Inspectors Test Connection
None
Deficiencies - Valves
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
None
Deficiencies - Internal Pipe
None
Deficiencies - Internal Check Valves
Deficiency #2
Location: At riser Manufacturer: Traverse City-1942 Size: 4" Pass?: No Status: Impairment
Notes: Check valve had to be forced open, would not seal when refilled with water. In process of bidding to replace check valve.
Deficiency #3
Location: At riser Manufacturer: Traverse City-1942 Size: 4" Pass?: No Status: Impairment
Notes: Check valve had to be forced open, would not seal when refilled with water. In process of bidding to replace check valve.
Deficiency #4
Location: At riser Manufacturer: Traverse City-1942 Size: 4" Pass?: No Status: Impairment
Notes: Check valve had to be forced open, would not seal when refilled with water. In process of bidding to replace check valve.
Deficiency #5
Location: At riser Manufacturer: Traverse City-1942 Size: 4" Pass?: No Status: Impairment
Notes: Check valve had to be forced open, would not seal when refilled with water. In process of bidding to replace check valve.
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Deficiency #6
Location: At riser Manufacturer: Traverse City-1942 Size: 4" Pass?: No Status: Impairment
Notes: Check valve had to be forced open, would not seal when refilled with water. In process of bidding to replace check valve.
Deficiency #6 - Photo #1
Date Taken: October 01, 2024
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Deficiency #6 - Photo #2
Date Taken: October 01, 2024
Deficiency #7
Location: At riser Manufacturer: Traverse City-1942 Size: 4" Pass?: No Status: Impairment
Notes: Check valve had to be forced open, would not seal when refilled with water. In process of bidding to replace check valve.
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Deficiency #7 - Photo #1
Date Taken: October 01, 2024
Deficiency #7 - Photo #2
Date Taken: October 01, 2024
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
Inspector Signature
I state that the information on this form is correct at the time and place of my inspection, and all equipment tested at this time was left in operational condition upon completion of this inspection except as noted.
Inspector Name Signature Date Completed
Jeff Franco 2024-10-04
Client Signature
I state that the information on this form is correct at the time and place of my inspection, and all equipment tested at this time was left in operational condition upon completion of this inspection except as noted.
Client Name Signature Date Completed
Paul Coppola 2024-10-04
Report of Inspection / Test Five Years Fire Sprinkler Inspection
2024-10-07 Property Hines VA Building #37 S 1st Ave Hines IL Print Date: 2024-10-07
Conducted by: Jeff Franco
Chicago Fire Protection 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60655 7733663477 margaret@chicagofireprotect.com
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