Fire Protection
Be sure to check the following items regarding fire protection when evaluating the FPP:
All fire hydrants should be unobstructed.
- All fire lanes, hydrants, fire department connections (F.D.C.) or control valves should be clear and unobstructed.
- Sprinkler systems should be serviced in accordance with NFPA 25 - Standard for the inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. We recommend using professional services for testing and maintenance of sprinkler systems.
- Use properly trained persons to service, maintain, and test employee alarms according to NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
- Test the reliability and adequacy of non-supervised employee alarm systems every two months.
- Fire protection systems should be maintained in an operative condition at all times and repaired where defective.
- Do a visual check to ensure that employee alarm devices are not obstructed/installed in a manner that would prevent sound or light from reaching or entering the protected areas.
- Restore all employee alarm systems to normal operating condition as soon as possible after each test or alarm.
- Spare alarm devices and components must be readily available in sufficient quantities and locations for prompt restoration of the system.
- Fire hydrants and hose connections should not be blocked by items (i.e., idle pallets, etc.)
- Vehicles should not be parked in a marked fire lane.
- Make sure fire department connections are not missing protective caps.
- Make sure trash and debris are not lodged into piping and other locations.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
8-4. The reliability and adequacy of non-supervised employee alarm systems should be checked _____.
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