ubject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: Manual Wet Standpipe Inspection
Good morning,
We’ve found it all depends on the district and individual AHJ…
We do a number of manual wet/dry standpipes in our area and each one comes with
it’s own challenges.
One of my colleagues just invested in a used fire truck figuring th
by 10 psi
until we reach the desired flow and pressure on the roof.
From: Chris Dorn
Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 6:53 PM
To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers
Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: Manual Wet Standpipe Inspection
We have been required to perform a flow
We have been required to perform a flow test using the city fire truck and the
top two hose valves. I only did it once but the firemen seemed excited to do
it. I have been required to run some quick calculations to tell them what
pressure the pumper needed to provide at the FDC to give them the
Derik,
NFPA 25 states flow tests 6.3.1 Shall be conducted every 5 years on all
automatic standpipe systems.. your system is not automatic but manual. Since it
is under water pressure at all times no need for a hydro test either.
Anthony Carrizosa
Project Manager | Fire Protection
7855 S 206th
