This question comes up every cycle for NFPA 25. Finally there is a comment this cycle that treats electrical drivers separately and is going for a monthly test just on them. The primary objections (at least the discussion around the table) seems to focus on diesel drivers needing to be run more frequently. It will be interesting to see the outcome so stay tuned for future broadcasts.
Roland On Sep 28, 2009, at 2:52 PM, Miller, Richard wrote: > I have been asked a question by a facility owner, as to if they > could conduct monthly in service pump checks rather then the NFPA 25 > required weekly test as outlined: > > The question is of unique note in that this facility has been > conducting the required weekly test for over 15 years. (We have the > witnessed test records - by fire marshal) > It begs to the underlying question of, is the code to demanding? > the pump and motor have had problems over the years; shaft > alignment, bearings worn, relief valves having to be replaced. The > pump and motor are the original installed in 1977. The facility > operator is concerned that the pump/motor is wearing out? We also > have witnessed annual fire pump tests record and the pump had to be > rebuilt a few years back. Water supply strainer replaced and so on > with minor problems. I would dare to say that this record is fairly > complete with information. The pump is showing signs of a lower > output but still meeting required flow output. > _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
