Inspection of Building Sprinkler and Standpipe System

This article is about Inspection of Building Sprinkler and Standpipe System in commercial buildings, plants and refinery projects related to Plumbing Engineering System as per international codes and standards.

Inspection of Building Sprinkler and Standpipe System

1. Verify that all the quality record documents are available at the construction site
2. Verify that all the quality record documents are complete
3. Verify that all the Quality Record documents such as applicable certifications have been reviewed and checked.
   Note: Randomly check for all the applicable signatures in various test forms, certificates, etc”
4. All non-conformance reports and worksheets shall have been resolved to the satisfaction of Inspection Department or entered on the MCC Exception Item List and classified as a “No”item.
5. Verify that the Contractor has completed and signed the appropriate Contractor’s Material and test Certificate (s) for standpipe system acceptance (NFPA 14, Para 8-2.1)
   Note: The appropriate forms are Figure 8-1 (a) and 8-1 (b) of NFPA 14-1993 edition.”
6. Verify that the Contractor has completed and signed the appropriate Contractor’s Material and test Certificate (s) for sprinkler system acceptance (NFPA 13, Para 8-1)
   Note: The appropriate forms are Figure 8-1 (a) and 8-1 (b) of NFPA 13-1996 edition.”
7. Verify that all Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals have been submitted to the Proponent for review four (4) weeks prior to Mechanical Completion.
8. Color Coding and Identification of the Building Sprinkler and Standpipe System.

International Codes and Standard References for Building Sprinkler and Standpipe System

1-SAES-S-050 – Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems in Building, 05, February , 2006.
2-NFPA 13 -Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1996 Edition.
3-NFPA 14 – Installation of Standpipe and Hose,1996 Edition.

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