Setting Sprinkler Standards with NFPA 25

FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM FAILURES 8J, 2/3 0ØØ OF MAINTENANCE-RELATED OF FAILURES ARE CAUSED FAILURES ARE CAUSED BY A BY POOR MAINTENANCE CLOSED CONTROL VALVE 85% MORE PROPERTY IS LOST IN FIRES WHEN SPRINKLERS FAIL NFPA 25 TO THE RESCUE • Standardizes sprinkler maintenance • Created and adopted by the National Fire Protection Association NFPA INTERNATIONAL Ensures a reasonable degree of protection for life and property from fire through inspection, testing, and maintenance methods Enhances the favorable experience of all water-based fire protection systems UNDER NFPA 25 • Detailed recordkeeping • Regular testing of systems • Systemized tagging and reporting of critical deficiencies Updated Certificate of Fitness requirements in NYC • Improved safety checks for buildings with sprinkler and standpipe systems • Compliance with FDNY inspection requirements Infographic provided by: Sources: http://www.fireteamcorp.com/Sprinkler%20Myths CAPITOL FIRE SPRINKLER .html http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCo des.asp?DocNum=25&cookie_test=1 http://www.mhec.org/pdfs/031408nfpa25.pdf http://www.hfmsnj.org/members/Resources/HFM SNJ_Presentation_June_2012.pdf CAPITOL FIRE SPRINKLER 24/7 Emergeney Service www.newyorkfiresprinklers.com SETTING SPRINKLER STANDARDS WITH NFPA 25