Fire Suppression System Inspections

Added: Oct 12, 2012 11:32 am STATEMENT OF WORK

Quarterly Fire Suppression System (FSS) Inspections



BACKGROUND: The contractor will provide labor, equipment and transportation to inspect FSS in Veterans Affairs Medical Center Manchester buildings.



WORK REQUIREMENT: The contractor will inspect equipment in accordance with applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code. Tests include:



1. Test fire alarm initiating devices, fire detection and alarm equipment in accordance with (IAW) NFPA-72-1999. Equipment includes:



a. Supervisory systems

b. Valve tamper switches and water flow



2. Test all fire sprinkler system main drains for all risers



3. Inspect the fire sprinkler system fire department connection



4. Test fire sprinkler fire pumps flow under-flow conditions



CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall have 5-years of experience in inspecting, testing and certifying hospital or commercial building fire alarm, detection and suppression systems.



ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will coordinate all work with the VAMC Safety Specialist. The contractor will provide a written report, with inspection sheets, indicating pass or failure status of all equipment and devices, with any written recommendations.



QUANTITIES OF TESTED DEVICES:





Device Number of devices



1.a. Supervisory systems 12

1.b. Valve tamper switches and water flow 60

2. Fire sprinkler system main drains 8

3. Fire department connection 24

4. Fire sprinkler fire pumps 2