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This document is an Appendix C that outlines the fire suppression system testing, inspection, and maintenance schedule for the Illinois Secretary of State's facilities on the Capitol Complex and at the Dirksen Parkway location in Springfield, Illinois. The schedule requires annual, bi-annual, and 5-year tests and inspections of the fire suppression system components, including risers, gauges, piping, sprinkler heads, valves, compressors, and other equipment. The document references compliance with NFPA 25 standards for the various inspection and testing activities.
The related state and local contract opportunity is for a multi-year contract to provide the required testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair services for the fire suppression systems at the specified locations in Illinois. The contract is being solicited by the Illinois Secretary of State, and the jurisdictions involved are Sangamon County. No additional details are provided regarding the contract term, award date, pricing, or other salient information.
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APPENDIX C
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
| Riser Flow Test |
| Annually: Conduct a main drain water flow test to verify that the system is fully operable. Verify local water flow alarm functions. |
| NFPA 25; Table 5.1 |
| Gauges |
| Bi-Annually: Check gauges to verify indicated pressure is in the normal range. |
Year 1, then every 5th year: check all gauges with an inspector’s gauge, or replace them with a new accurate gauge of the type, style, and range required for the application.
NFPA 25: Table 5.1
| Piping, etc. |
| Annually: Visually inspect physical condition of piping, hangers and braces, alarm devices, hydraulic nameplate, sprinkler heads and fittings. |
Year 1 then every 5th year: Examine internal condition of piping where conditions exist that could cause obstructions.
NFPA 25; Table 5.1
| Sprinkler Heads |
| Year 1 then every 10 years: For sprinklers installed, test heads in accordance with the reference. |
| NFPA 25; Table 5.1 |
Sect. 5.2.1 Sect. 5.3 Sect. 5.4.1
| Wet Systems (Alarm check valves & non-alarm valve risers, i.e. “shotgun” risers) |
| Annually: Perform external riser inspection. |
Year 1 then every 5th year: Conduct open faceplate inspection. Clean and inspect trim strainers and check valves, filters, and restriction orifices. Repair as necessary.
NFPA 25; Table 5.1
| Antifreeze Systems \ Winterization |
| Annually (Fall): Inspect all antifreeze systems each year before cold weather. Verify antifreeze solution meets NFPA 13 requirements. |
Drain sprinkler system drip lines, fire pump hose headers, dry pipe sprinkler system air compressors, and dry steam drum drip auxiliary drains.
Inspect each facility by the end of October to ensure all areas are winterized to protect the installed fire protection systems. Ensure the following (as a minimum):
a. Condition/operation and adequacy of heating systems, e.g. forced, air, radiant heaters, portable heaters, etc.
b. Condition/operation of thermostats and filters.
c. Condition/operation/installation of heat tape systems.
NFPA 25; Table 5.1
Sect. 5.2.5
| Dry Systems |
| Bi-Annually: (during cold weather if provided w/low temperature alarm) Inspect valve enclosure heating equipment to ensure at least 5 degree C (40 degrees F) can be maintained. |
Annually: Externally inspect the valve and trim. Inspect the priming water level to ensure that the proper water levels are being maintained as recommended by the dry valve manufacturer.
Annually: Test high/low air pressure alarms on system to verify operation.
Annually: Trip test each dry-pipe valve, including quick opening device if installed, with the control valve partially. Clean, inspect, and reset the valve. Inspect check valves and drip valves. Ensure water does not enter overhead piping.
Year 1 and then every 5th year: Trip test each dry-pipe valve with the control valve wide open, once every 3 years or when the system is altered. Verify/adjust et points on all switches, as necessary.
Year 1 and then every 5th year: Inspect strainers, filters, and restricted orifices.
NFPA 25; Table 5.4.2
| Air Compressors |
| Annually: Check air compressors/dryers in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. |
Perform maintenance on compressors in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
NFPA 25; Table 5.4.2
| Water Spray Fixed Systems |
| Annually: Sprinkler heads shall be inspected to verify spray pattern. Piping and hangers shall be inspected. |
Annually: The wet pipe system shall be fully operated to provide a system flush and verify water flow in accordance with NFPA 25, 7-4. Nozzle strainers shall be cleaned after each flow/flush. Confirm drainage area is not blocked or damaged.
NFPA 25; Table 5.2
| Control Valves |
| Bi-Annually: (valves without locks or tamper switches) Inspect the installation and verify control valves are in the open position. |
Annually: (valves with locks or tamper switches) Inspect the installation and verify control valves are in the open position.
Annually: Perform the following on each primary, sectional, and control valve:
a. Oil or grease sprinkler system control valve stems.
b. Operate all valves the full travel of their mechanism to ensure they operate easily. Maintain a record of the number of turns required to operate each valve from the fully open to the fully shut position. Reopen the valve and check to see if the number of turns to close equals the number to open.
Open each PIV until spring or torsion is felt in the rod, indicating the rod has not become detached from the valve. Valves should be backed off one-quarter turn from wide open to prevent jamming.
NFPA 25; Table 5.1
| Check Valves |
| Year 1 then every 5 years: Perform internal inspection. Repair as required. |
| NFPA 25; Table 5.1.1 |
| Backflow Preventers |
| Annually: Flow the system at design flow rate. Measure friction loss across the preventer and compare with manufacturer’s specifications. |
| NFPA 25 |
| Pressure Regulating Valves (sprinklers) |
| Bi-Annually: Inspect condition and verify there are no leaks, and all hardware is in place. |
Year 1 then every 5 years: Perform flow test, compare to previous test data and adjust device if necessary.
NFPA 25; Table 5.3
| Standpipes |
| Annually: Inspect general condition of piping and appurtenances. |
Year 1 then every 5 years: Dry standpipe hydrostatic test.
NFPA 25; Chapter 6
| Hose and Hose Stations |
| Bi-Annually: Inspect hose connections for general condition of components. |
Annually: Inspect to ensure:
a. All equipment is in place and in good condition.
b. Hose station valves are not leaking.
c. Hose racks or reels and nozzles are free from mechanical damage.
Year 1 then every 5 years: Remove and service-test hose stored on racks and reels and in hose houses.
NFPA 25;
Chapter 6
| Fire Department Connections |
| Bi-Annually: Inspect and verify Fire Department connections are accessible and free from obstructions. |
| NFPA 25; Chapter 8 |
| Fire Pumps |
| Annually: Test automatic starting on a pressure drop. Run 30 minutes minimum for diesel pumps, 10 minutes minimum for electric. Perform inspections specified in Table 5.2.2 and record data specified in reference Table 5-3.2.4. |
Verify proper operation of circulation relief valves and pressure relief valves.
Annually: conduct performance test of pump in accordance with 5-3.3 of the reference.
a. Check controller timer.
b. Check for proper indication of controller lights.
c. Check all valves to make sure they are in the correct position (open or closed).
Pump Performance:
a. Verify pump speed at each flow.
b. Record suction and discharge pressure at each flow.
c. Check water flow and alarm switches.
d. Test relief valve setting.
e. Calibrate gauges.
f. Operate speed trip (internal combustion).
Initial: A preventative maintenance program shall be established by the Contractor in accordance with the driver and pump manufacturer’s recommendation.
NFPA 25; Chapter 8 Sect. 8.2 Sect. 8.3 Sect. 8.5
NFPA 25;
Sect. 8.3.3
| Personal Computers |
| Annually: Test all PCs associated with the Fire Suppression and/or Fire Alarm systems covered under this specification. |
| Communications Network |
| Annually: Test entire communications network associated with the Fire Suppression and/or Fire alarm systems covered under this specification for proper operation. |
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