CLIN 03 Bldg 1- Quarterly Sprinkler 12-22-25 FAIL.pdf
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This is a Semi-Annual Inspection Report for water-based fire protection systems at VA Grand Junction Building 1, completed on December 22, 2025, by James Trudeau of Platinum Fire Protection. The inspection was conducted in accordance with NFPA 25 2011 standards for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems.
The report documents 62 deficiencies across multiple categories. Critical findings include gauge replacement issues (55 gauges recently replaced with some older units remaining), damaged test and drain assemblies at multiple stair locations with missing handles and severe leaks creating water hazards, flow switch failures requiring replacement, missing identification signage on control valves and test locations throughout the pump house and building stairwells, and alarm device malfunctions. Specific problem areas involve Stair 2 (4th floor), Stair 4 (2nd floor), Stair 1 (2nd floor), and Stair 9 locations with rotted drain pipes, broken valve stems, and internal damage making equipment difficult or impossible to operate. Additional deficiencies include inaccessible and difficult-to-operate control valves in Stairs 2 and 3, missing signage on 25+ inspector test connections throughout the building, a non-functional flow switch on Stair 2 (5th floor) that fails to activate after 2.5 minutes of flow, and multiple control valve supervision issues. The pump house sprinkler system and numerous butterfly and OS&Y valves lack required identification signs. Inspector recommendations emphasize replacement of damaged test and drain valves, flow switches, and several older control valves that are stiff, difficult to operate, or showing internal damage.
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Semi Annual Inspection Report
Completed on: 12-22-2025 for
VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501-6428
Conducted By:
James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607
Mead, CO 80542
This Joint Commission inspection was performed in accordance with the following codes and regulations:
• NFPA 25 2011 - Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water Based Fire Protection Systems
Deficiencies - General Questions
Deficiency #1
Are the gauges on system in good condition and showing normal water supply pressure? - 5.2.4.1: No
Notes: 55 gauges were recently replaced. Found an old one in stair 9 mechanical room 1633 on the main riser.
Stair 1 basement has 1 old gauge that's due for replacement, and 2 that weren't replaced but not due until 2027
Deficiency #1 - Photo #1
Date Taken: December 15, 2025
Deficiency #2
The electrical waterflow alarm devices passed test by opening inspector's test connection/bypass connection with alarms actuating and flow observed? - 5.3.3.3:
No
Notes: Stair 2 4th fl need test and drain assembly replaced. Its damaged and missing handles and leaks when used Stair 4 2nd fl drain pipe from test and drain leaks so bad it makes a water mess on the floor at the staircase door and is dangerous to walk. Pipe is rotted and needs to be replaced with a new test and drain valve.
Stair 4 third floor needs a new test and drain valve. The drain handle is broken and missing.
Stair 1 2nd fl test and drain needs to be replaced. Handles missing and always leaks. It's overtightened so badly now we can't get it open without risking catastrophic damage.
Stair 3 first floor has damaged inspectors test valve. Recommend replacement Stair 9 first and second floor need new inspectors test valves.
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Copyright 2025 Inspect Point
Deficiency #3
Have the mechanical waterflow alarm devices passed tests by opening inspector's test connection/bypass connection with alarms actuating and flow observed? - 5.3.3.3: No
Notes: Stair 2 4th fl need test and drain assembly replaced. Its damaged and missing handles and leaks when used Stair 4 2nd fl drain pipe from test and drain leaks so bad it makes a water mess on the floor at the staircase door and is dangerous to walk. Pipe is rotted and needs to be replaced.
Stair 1 2nd fl test and drain needs to be replaced. Handles missing and always leaks. It's overtightened so badly now we can't get it open without risking catastrophic damage.
Deficiency #4
Are the control valves (including valves on backflow preventers) with locks or electrical supervision properly identified? - 13.3.2.2: No
Notes: All valves in the pump house missing signs Many inspectors test locations not marked with signs
Deficiency #5
Are alarms and supervisory devices not damaged? - 5.2.5: No
Notes: Stair 2 fifth floor flow switch doesn't activate after 150 seconds of flowing water. Needs to be investigated and possibly replaced Stair 9 third floor flow switch taking longer and longer each time it's tested. Recommend replacement.
Stair 1 basement standpipe control valve tamper switch doesn't report to FACP
Deficiency #6
Are the control valves (including valves on backflow preventers) with locks or electrical supervision accessible? - 13.3.2.2: No
Notes: Many of the older OS&Y valves in stair 3 are very difficult to operate, even with the chain system. We will lubricate again in August but doubt they will change much.
Update, still very difficult to operate
Deficiencies - General Wet System Questions
None
Deficiencies - Wet
Deficiency #7
Sprinkler Type: Wet Did waterflow alarm operate? - 13.2.6: No
Notes: 5th fl stair 2 flow switch does not activate after 2.5 minutes of flowing.
Deficiency #8
Sprinkler Type: Wet Is flow observed? - 13.2.5: No
Notes: Some drain valves leak or missing handles need to be replaced so they can e tested quarterly without creating damage or water problems. See individual floor reports
Deficiencies - Inspectors Test Connection
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #9
Location: Stair 1 Description: 4th fl Signs: No
Notes:
Deficiency #10
Location: Stair 4 Description: 1st fl Signs: No
Notes:
Deficiency #11
Location: Stair 2 ceiling above drinking fountain Description: 2nd fl Signs: No
Notes:
Deficiency #12
Location: Stair 1 Description: 3rd fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign on ceiling tile
Deficiency #13
Location: Stair 8 Description: 3rd fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #14
Location: Stair 1 Description: 1st fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign on ceiling tile Bad inspectors test valve. Leaks badly. Recommend replacement
Deficiency #15
Location: Stair 2 Description: Crawl space Signs: No
Notes: No sign Main drain 107/55/107
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #16
Location: Stair 2 Description: 3rd fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign on ceiling tile Main drain 79/55/80
Deficiency #17
Location: Stair 2 Description: 5th fl Pass?: No Was alarm reported?: No Signs: No
Notes: No sign No alarm after 2.5 minutes of flow. Recommend replacement. Very high up.
Main drain 80/55/80
Deficiency #17 - Photo #1
Date Taken: August 18, 2025
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #18
Location: @ 5005 Description: 5th fl psych area Terminates in Smooth Orifice?: No Easily Accessible?: No Signs: No
Notes: No sign on ceiling tile.
No inspectors test valve found. Manual trip onl
Deficiency #19
Location: 3rd fl ceiling @ elevator Description: 3rd fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign on ceiling tile Main drain 102/57/100
Deficiency #20
Location: Stair 8 Description: 2nd fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #21
Location: Stair 4 Description: 2nd fl Was alarm reported?: No Signs: No
Notes: No sign.
Pipe on outlet of test valve is rotted and leaves a large puddle on hallway floor causing a potential fall hazard.
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #21 - Photo #1
Date Taken: August 18, 2025
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #21 - Photo #2
Date Taken: December 15, 2025
Deficiency #22
Location: Stair 9 Description: 1st fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign.
Inspectors test damaged on both drain and test. Needs to be replaced. Also had internal damage and is very difficult to close
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #22 - Photo #1
Date Taken: July 09, 2025
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #22 - Photo #2
Deficiency #23
Location: Stair 2 ceiling Description: 4th fl Pass?: No Was alarm reported?: No
Notes: Inspectors test valve broken. Can't even use channel locks because brass stem is missing. Needs new valve.
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #23 - Photo #1
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #23 - Photo #2
Deficiency #24
Location: Stair 8 Description: 1st fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #25
Location: Pump house Description: Pump house sprinklers Signs: No
Notes: Main drain test 198/65/209 with pump off
Deficiency #26
Location: Stair 1 Description: 2nd fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign on ceiling tile
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #27
Location: Stair 9 Description: 2nd fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign Inspectors test valve in poor condition, now handle is completely broken. Using channel locks for now but will soon be untestable until replaced
Deficiency #27 - Photo #1
Date Taken: August 18, 2025
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #27 - Photo #2
Deficiency #28
Location: Stair 9 Description: 3rd fl Pass?: No Signs: No
Notes: Alarm time needs to be closer to 45 seconds. Likely needs new flow switch No sign
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #28 - Photo #1
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #28 - Photo #2
Deficiency #29
Location: Pharmacy Description: 1st fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign on ceiling tile Main drain 100/50/100
Deficiency #30
Location: Stair 1 Description: 5th fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign on ceiling tile
Deficiency #31
Location: Stair 3 ceiling @ elevator Description: 4th fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign on ceiling tile Main drain 100/48/100
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #32
Location: @ stair 3 ceiling Description: 1st fl Signs: No
Notes: Inspectors test valve is old and handles broken and doesn't seal well. Recommend replacement No sign on ceiling tile 103/49/104
Deficiency #33
Location: 2nd fl @ stair 3 Description: 2nd fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign on ceiling 100/52/99
Deficiencies - Valves
Deficiency #34
Location: Pump house Valve Type: Butterfly Size: 6 Description: Pump bypass #1 Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #35
Location: Stair 9 Valve Type: Butterfly Size: 3 Description: 3rd fl Signs: No
Notes:
Deficiency #36
Location: Stair 9 Valve Type: Butterfly Size: 4 Description: Mechanical room stair 8 feed Signs: No
Notes:
Deficiency #37
Location: Stair 9 mechanical room Valve Type: Butterfly Size: 4 Description: Stair 9 standpipe Signs: No
Notes:
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #38
Location: Pump house Valve Type: Butterball Size: 1 Description: Pump house sprinklers Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #39
Location: Loading dock basement Valve Type: OS&Y Size: 8 Description: Backflow #1 Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #40
Location: Dock basement Valve Type: OS&Y Size: 8 Description: Backflow #2 Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #41
Location: Stair 9 Valve Type: Butterfly Size: 4 Description: 2nd fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #42
Location: Pump house Valve Type: OS&Y Size: 8 Description: Pump suction Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #43
Location: Ceiling @ 5005 Valve Type: Butterfly Size: 2-1/2 Description: Psych ward control Signs: No
Notes: No sign on ceiling tile
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #44
Location: Pump house Valve Type: Butterfly Size: 6 Description: Pump discharge Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #45
Location: Stair 2 Valve Type: OS&Y Size: 3 Description: 1st fl Easily Accessible?: No
Notes: Very difficult to operate. Should be replaced
Deficiency #46
Location: Pump house Valve Type: Butterball Size: 1-1/4 Description: Jockey pump discharge Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #47
Location: Pump house Valve Type: Butterfly Size: 6 Description: Bypass #2 Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #48
Location: Pump house Valve Type: Butterfly Size: 6 Description: Pump meter Signs: No
Notes: This is a normally closed valve that doesn't tigger the tamper until it's fully open.
No sign.
Deficiency #49
Location: Stair 3 Valve Type: OS&Y Size: 3 Description: 4th fl Exercised?: No
Notes: Very difficult to operate. Recommend replacing
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #49 - Photo #1
Deficiency #50
Location: Pump house Valve Type: Butterfly Size: 6 Description: Test header Signs: No
Notes: Normally closed valve doesn't signal tamper until fully opened.
No sign
Deficiency #51
Location: Stair 1 Valve Type: OS&Y Size: 3 Description: 1st fl Exercised?: No
Notes: Valve very difficult to operate. Should be replaced
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #51 - Photo #1
Deficiency #52
Location: Pump house Valve Type: Butterball Size: 1-1/4 Description: Jockey pump suction Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #53
Location: Stair 3 Valve Type: OS&Y Size: 3 Description: 1st fl Exercised?: No
Notes: Very difficult to operate. Recommend replacement
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #53 - Photo #1
Deficiency #54
Location: Pump house Valve Type: Butterfly Size: 6 Description: Pump meter suction Signs: No
Notes: This is a normally closed valve that doesn't trigger tamper until it's fully open.
No sign
Deficiency #55
Location: Stair 3 Valve Type: OS&Y Size: 3 Description: 7th l Exercised?: No
Notes: Very stiff and difficult to operate. Recommend replacing
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #55 - Photo #1
Deficiency #56
Location: Stair 2 crawl space Valve Type: OS&Y Size: 6 Description: Bldg 1 standpipe Signs: No Exercised?: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #57
Location: Pump house Valve Type: Butterfly Size: 6 Description: Pump bypass #1 Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #58
Location: Stair 8 Valve Type: Butterfly Size: 3 Description: 3rd fl Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #59
Location: Stair 1 Valve Type: OS&Y Size: 6 Description: Basement standpipe Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Deficiency #60
Location: Stair 1 Valve Type: OS&Y Size: 3 Description: 2nd fl Easily Accessible?: No
Notes: Very difficult to operate. Needs replacement
Deficiency #61
Location: Stair 4 Valve Type: OS&Y Size: 6 Description: Crawl space Signs: No
Notes: No sign Very difficult to operate. Recommend replacing
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
Deficiency #61 - Photo #1
Deficiency #62
Location: Stair 2 crawl space Valve Type: Butterball Size: 2-1/2 Description: Basement Signs: No
Notes: No sign
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.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
James Trudeau 2025-12-22
Report of Inspection / Test Semi-Annual NFPA 25
12-22-2025 Property VA Grand Junction Building 1 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501-6428
Print Date: 12-23-2025
Conducted by: James Trudeau
Platinum Fire Protection PO Box 607 Mead CO 80542 3036880177 rachel@platfire.com
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