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This Appendix is not part of the requirements of this Regulation, but is included for informational purposes only.
The material contained in Appendix A of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations is interspersed among the verbiage of Parts 701 through Part 706 of this Regulation and, therefore, Appendix A is not repeated here. Appendix A material is shown as a “Note” directly after the paragraph in which it addresses.
Delaware Statutes Governing State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshall
Title 16 Health and Safety:
Chapter 64: http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c064/index.shtmlAmusement Rides Safety Inspection and Insurance Act
Chapter 66 Fire Prevention:
http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c066/sc01/index.shtmlSubchapter I. State Fire Marshall and State Fire Prevention Commission
http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c066/sc02/index.shtmlSubchapter II. Smoke Detectors
http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c066/sc03/index.shtmlSubchapter III. False Fire Alarms
Chapter 88: http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c088/index.shtmlStudent Dormitories and Student Residential Housing Fire Suppression System
Cross Reference of Statutes Applicable to Fire Regulations
Delaware Code cross reference for those sections applicable to the Delaware State Fire Regulations.
Title 7 Conservation:
Chapter 7, Section 713: http://delcode.delaware.gov/title7/c007/sc01/index.shtml#713Fire regulations; penalty.
Title 11 Crimes and Criminal Procedure:
Chapter 5 Specific Offenses:
Subchapter I Inchoate Crimes
Section 501 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc01/index.shtml#501Criminal solicitation in the third degree; class A misdemeanor
Section 502 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc01/index.shtml#502Criminal solicitation in the second degree; class F felony
Section 503 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc01/index.shtml#503Criminal solicitation in the first degree; class E felony
Section 511 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc01/index.shtml#511Conspiracy in the third degree; class A misdemeanor.
Section 512 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc01/index.shtml#512Conspiracy in the second degree; class G felony.
Section 513 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc01/index.shtml#513Conspiracy in the first degree; class E felony.
Section 531 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc01/index.shtml#531Attempt to commit a crime.
Subchapter II Offenses Against the Person
Section 603 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/index.shtml#603Reckless endangering in the second degree; class A misdemeanor
Section 604 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/index.shtml#604Reckless endangering in the first degree; class E felony.
Section 621 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/index.shtml#621Terroristic threatening.
Subchapter III Offenses Involving Property
Subpart A. Arson and Related Offenses
Section 801 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#801Arson in the third degree; affirmative defense; class G felony.
Section 802 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#802Arson in the second degree; affirmative defense; class D felony.
Section 803 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#803Arson in the first degree; class C felony.
Section 804 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#804Reckless burning or exploding; class A misdemeanor
Section 805 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#805Cross or religious symbol burning; class A misdemeanor
Section 843 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#843Theft; false pretense.
Section 846 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#846Extortion; class E felony.
Section 871 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#871Falsifying business records; class A misdemeanor.
Section 913 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#913Insurance fraud; class G felony.
Subchapter VI Offenses Against Public Administration
Subpart A. Bribery and Improper Influence
Section 1243 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc06/index.shtml#1243Obstructing fire-fighting operations; class A misdemeanor
Section 1244 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc06/index.shtml#1244Hindering prosecution; class A misdemeanor
Section 1245 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc06/index.shtml#1245Falsely reporting an incident; class A misdemeanor.
Section 1323 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.shtml#1323Obstructing public passages; violation
Section 1338http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.shtml#1338Bombs, incendiary devices, Molotov cocktails and explosive devices; class D felony.
Chapter 64 Chapter 64 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c064/index.shtml Amusement Rides Safety Inspection and Insurance Act:
Chapter 65, Section 6501:
http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c065/index.shtmlLiability for negligent burning.
Subchapter I: http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c066/sc01/index.shtmlState Fire Marshal and State Fire Prevention Commission
Subchapter II: http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c066/sc02/index.shtmlSmoke Detectors
Subchapter III: http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c066/sc03/index.shtmlFalse Fire Alarms
Chapter 69 Fireworks
Section 6901 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c069/index.shtml#6901Selling or possessing fireworks; exceptions.
Section 6902 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c069/index.shtml#6902Discharging rifle or other explosives; exceptions.
Section 6903 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c069/index.shtml#6903Permit for public display of fireworks; actions by injured persons.
Section 6904 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c069/index.shtml#6904Confiscation of illegally stored fireworks or explosives.
Chapter 70 Storage of Explosives
Section 7001 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c070/index.shtml#7001Signs on premises containing stored explosives.
Section 7002 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c070/index.shtml#7002Exceptions.
Section 7003 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c070/index.shtml#7003Penalties
Chapter 71 Sale, Purchase, Receipt, Possession, Transportation, Use, Safety and Control of Explosive Materials
Section 7101 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7101Scope
Section 7102 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7102Definitions
Section 7103 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7103General Provisions
Section 7104 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7104Purchase, receipt and possession
Section 7105 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7105Sale
Section 7106 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7106Licensed blasters
Section 7107 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7107Administration
Section 7108 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7108Authority to purchase in contiguous states
Section 7109 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7109Records
Section 7110 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7110Safety
Section 7111 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7111Notice to affected persons
Section 7112 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7112Transportation
Chapter 73 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c073/index.shtmlProducts Utilizing Petroleum Derivatives
Chapter 75 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c075/index.shtmlFire Excapes and Exits
Chapter 88 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c088/index.shtmlStudent Dormitories and Student Residential Housing Fire Suppression Systems
Chapter 70 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title21/c070/index.shtmlFire Lanes
Chapter 82 Sections 8223-8230 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1979."
Section 8222 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8222Short Title
Section 8223 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8223Declaration of policy; findings of fact
Section 8224 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8224Definitions
Section 8225 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8225Adoption of federal requirements
Section 8226 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8226State Emergency Response Commission
Section 8227 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8227Remedies
Section 8228 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8228Jurisdiction; penalties
Section 8229 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8229Exclusive state regulation; general repealer
Mobile Foam Apparatus, Standard for
Guide on Fire Hazards in Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres
Guide for Roof Coverings and Roof Deck Construction
231E1
Standard for Protection of Records
Standard Research Test Method for Determining Smoke Generation of Solid Materials
Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products, Standard Method of Test for
Standard Method of Test of Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
Method of Test for Heat Release Rates for Upholstered Furniture Components or Composites and Mattresses Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
Standard for Wild Fire Control
Recommended Practice for the Control of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases in Manholes, Sewers, and Similar Underground Structures
Guide for Master Planning Airport Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection
Standard for Construction and Protection of Aircraft Engine Test
Manual for Classification of Gases, Vapors, and Dusts for Electrical Equipment in Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Standard for Security Service in Fire
Standard for Facilities Handling Radioactive Materials
Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Nuclear Research and Production Reactors
Standard for Fire Protection in Planned Building Groups
Aircraft Engine Test, Standard for Construction and Protection of
Airport/Community Emergency Planning, Guide for
Airport Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection, Guide for Master Planning
Alternative Approaches to Life Safety, Guide on
Baled Cotton, Recommended Practice for the Storage of
Building Construction and Materials, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of
Building Materials, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of
Building Materials, Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of
Chemical Reactions, Hazardous, Manual of
Chemicals Data, Hazardous
Chimneys, Vents, and Heat-Producing Appliances, Standard Glossary of Terms Relating to
Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Furniture, Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for
Communications Systems, Guide on Principals and Practices for
Door Assemblies, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of
Electrical Equipment in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Manual for Classification of Gases, Vapors, and Dusts for
Electrical Equipment Maintenance, Recommended Practice for
Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations, Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for
Electric Generating Plants, Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Light Water Reactor
Reactor Electric Generating Plants, Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water
Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for
Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces, Standard for
Exterior Fire Exposures, Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from
Exterior Wall Assemblies, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitibility of, Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
Field Flame Test for Textiles and Films, Recommended Practice for a
Fire Hazard Modeling, Standard Test Method for Developing Toxic Potency Data for Use in
Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases, Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of
Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases in Manholes, Sewers, and Similar Underground Structures, Recommended Practice for the Control of
Flammable Liquids, Gases, Volatile Solids, Guide to Fire Hazard Properties of
Flashover, Room, Guide on Methods for Evaluating Potential for
Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of
Forest Products, Recommended Safe Practice for Storage of
Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter, Standard Method of Test for
Historic Structures, Code for Fire Protection of
Hydrants, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of
Hydroelectric Generating Plants, Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for
Hypobaric Facilities, Standard for
Incident Reporting and Fire Protection Data, Standard Classifications for
Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes, Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to
Industrial Fire Brigades, Standard on
Laser Fire Protection, Standard for
Nuclear Power Plants, Light Water, Standard for Fire Protection for
Nuclear Research and Production Reactors, Recommended Practice
Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres, Guide on Fire Hazards in
Pesticides, Code for the Storage of
Planned Building Groups, Standard for Fire Protection in
Radioactive Materials, Standard for Facilities Handling
Roof Coverings and Roof Deck Construction, Guide on
Roof Coverings, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of
Security Service in Fire Loss Prevention, Standard for
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities, Standard for the Protection of
Smoke Door Assemblies, Standard for the Installation of
Smoke and Heat Venting, Standard for
Smoke Generation of Solid Materials, Standard Research Test for Determining
Static Electricity, Recommended Practice on
Textiles and Films, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of
Transit Systems, Fixed Guideway, Standard for
Truck Fire Protection, Standard for
Upholstered Furniture Components or Composites and Mattresses Heat Release Rates for
Venting of Deflagrations, Guide for
Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities, Standard for Fire Protection in
Wild Fire Control, Standard for
Wildfire, Standard for Protection of Life and Property from
Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces, Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of
Window and Glass Block Assemblies, Standard on Fire Test for
Permits, Licenses, and Other Fees
Amusement Ride Fees. The cost of any fee for amusement rides shall be $20.00 per year, not to exceed a total of $100.00. (16 Del. C. §6403)
Blaster’s License. The cost of a Blaster’s License shall be $10.00 per year. (16 Del. C. §7107(b)).
Certificate Of Inspection For Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Fees. The cost of an Annual Certificate of Inspection shall be as follows:
The term "complex" as is referenced in these portions of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulation, is to indicate apartments or multi-family buildings that are located in the same general geographic area and owned by the same individual(s) or management group or other business entity.
(b) All other occupancies - $25.00 per system
(16 Del. C. §6607(g)(5)c.).
Certificate Of Inspection For Fire Suppression Systems Fees. The cost of an Annual Certificate of Inspection shall be as follows:
Explosives Storage. The cost of a license to store explosives shall be $10.00 per year. (16 Del. C. §7101(b)).
In-House License Fees. Where a Fire Alarm Signaling System In-House or Fire Suppression System In-House License is issued, a maximum of $100.00 per Fire Alarm Signaling or Fire Suppression System shall be charged for each system serviced by the system owner16 Del. C. §6607 (g)(5)a.)
Licenses/Permits That Require An On-Site Inspection Prior To Issuing A License Or Permit. $25.00 per license or permit. (16 Del. C. §6607(g)(5)c.).
Licenses/Permits That Do Not Require An On-Site Inspection Prior To Issuing A License Or Permit. $10.00 per license or permit. (16 Del. C. §6607(g)(5)c.).
License To Service Portable Fire Extinguishers. The cost of a License to service portable fire extinguishers shall be $50.00 per year 16 Del. C. §6607(g)(5)b.).
Plan Review User Fee Schedule. The State Fire Marshal, under the provisions 16 Del. C. §6607(g)(1) - §6607(g)(4), hereby establishes the below listed Plan Review User Fee to be paid by the submitter of plans to the State of Delaware, Office of State Fire Marshal.
(a) Effective July 1, 2009: .007/.003
7/10 of 1% of construction costs up to the first million dollars of construction costs.
3/10 of 1% of construction costs in excess of one million dollars of construction costs.
Minimum Plan Review Fee of $150.00 on all plans.
(b) Sub-Division Plan Reviews
1. Major Subdivisions - $150.00
2. Minor Subdivisions - $150.00
(c) Special Fees For Warehouses
When calculating the fee schedule for warehouses and similar low use buildings, the submitter shall have the choice of using the fee schedule listed in A and B above or, he may use the following calculation:
Gross Square Footage X $30 = Construction Cost
Then apply the percentages listed in A and B above to this calculated construction cost.
(d) Revision Of Fees.
The fees as authorized by 16 Del.C. §6607 shall be the maximum allowed by the State Fire Prevention Commission, and shall be reviewed every two years.
Annual Certificate/License Required
Annual Certificate/License
Fire Alarm Central Station, Remote Station, or Monitoring Service or Company License
Fire Alarm Certificate Holder
Fire Alarm Certificate of Inspection per System
1) Five (5) or less buildings per complex: $25.00 for each fire alarm system;
2) More than five (5) buildings per complex: $15.00 for each fire alarm system
up to a maximum of twenty (20) buildings. Maximum fee per complex not to
exceed $300.00 for fire alarm systems.
Fire Alarm Company License
Fire Suppression Certificate Holder
Fire Suppression Certificate of Inspection per System
1) Five (5) or less buildings per complex: $25.00 for each fire suppression system;
2) More than five (5) buildings per complex: $15.00 for each fire suppression system
exceed $300.00 for fire suppression systems.
Fire Suppression Company License
Flammable/Comustible Liquids
In-House Fire Alarm Signaling System License (per system)
In-House Fire Suppression System License (per system)
Permit Required For Single Event
Amusement Rides (Not to exceed $100.00)
$ 20.00 per ride
Exhibits, Craft, Trade Shows
Impairment of Fire Protection
Place of Assembly Special Events
Owner Performed Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance of Fire Suppression Systems As Required by Regulation 703, Chapter 1 and the Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems NFPA 25, 2008 Edition
This brief summary of periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance is not all inclusive, and, to assist in the performance of these services, the user is advised to purchase the applicable documents from NFPA (1-800-344-3555). These periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance may be performed by the owner or the owner's maintenance staff. A log book must be maintained by the owner for each system. The log book must include the date the service was performed, the type of service performed, and the person performing the service. An asterisk (*) denotes servicing which must be performed at least annually (once a year) by a company licensed by the Office of State Fire Marshal, Licensing Division, (302) 739-4394.
Dry, Preaction, Deluge Systems
§5.2.4.2
Valves (not supervised or secured)
supervised and secured Valves
§12.3.2.1.1
Operated though its full range
*Semiannual
Vane type devices
§5.3.3.
Wet System: flow thru inspectors test
§5.3.3.3
Dry/Preaction/Deluge: use bypass
§5.3.3.5
Fire Dept Conn
Visible, accessible, operating condition
Free of damage, leakage, in proper position
§12.4.1.1
Differential sensing valve relief port
§12.6.1.2
R.P. Detector
Test to check condition of water supply
§12.6.1
Test in accordance with manufacturer
§12.2.7
In cold weather only, maintain 40 degrees
§12.4.3.1
Valve Exterior
Free of damage, leakage, trim valves set properly, electrical components operational
12.4.3.1.6
Dry Valves/Quick-Opening Devices
§12.4.4.1.1
§12.4.4.1.3
Pressure Regulating and Relief Valves
Valves open, no leakage, proper pressure
§12.5.1.1
Valves okay, no leakage, all parts present
§12.5.2.1
Valves okay, no leakage
§12.5.3.1
Water flows thru valve at churn
§12.5.6.1
Water flows thru valve at rated pressure
§12.5.6.2
All parts present, operable, in good condition
All parts present & in good condition
In cold weather, see Tables 8.1
See Table 8.5.3
Electric: auto start and run 10 minutes min
§8.3.2.1
Diesel: auto start and run 30 minutes min
No damage/corrosion, in place w/proper aim
Blow-down Valve, blankets/screens
§11.2.9.2
Free of blockage, embankments good repair
§11.2.8
Fittings/Piping
No damage/corrosion/missing parts
Hangers/Support
No damage/corrosion, attachments secure
Foam Water Sprinkler Proportioning System
No corrosion, ball drip valves free/opened
§11.2.9.5.1
No corrosion, water control valves in position
§11.2.9.5.2
No corrosion, pressure vacuum vent operable
§11.2.9.5.3
Pressure vacuum vent, sensing lines, gauges
§11.2.9.4
In-Line Balanced
§11.2.9.5.5
§11.2.9.5.6
Accessible, free of damage, all parts present
§7.2.2.7
Hoses and all parts in usable condition
§7.4.5
Hydrant: Wall/Dry
Accessible, no water in barrel, operable
§7.2.2.4
Flow Test, minimum one minute
Lubricate stems, caps, plugs, threads
§7.4.3.1
Hydrant: Wet
Accessible, free of damage, operable
§7.2.2.5
Free of damage, no leakage, no corrosion
§7.2.2.6
Full range oscillation and movement
When attached to hydrants, per NFPA 25
§7.3.3.1
Clean, free of damage and corrosion
§7.2.2.3
Clean annually & after each use
§7.2.2.1
Fire Flow Test for internal conditions
§10.2.8
No damage/corrosion/rust/missing parts
Heat/Valve Room
Maintain 40 degrees F
§10.2.1.5
In cold weather, inspect daily
*Per Mfr
Flushed clear after each operation or test
§10.2.7
Condition/Level
In cold weather only
regardless if water level alarm is provided
*2 Times/Year
High and Low water level alarms tested
§9.2.6.6
Only in cold weather, maintain 40 deg. F
§9.2.3.2
Where provided, test in cold weather
In cold weather, test limit switches
§9.2.2.2
Free of damage, no leakage, sound structure
§9.2.5.1
Tank Area/Yard
Free of combustibles, corrosion, erosion, ice
§9.2.5.2
Hoops/Grillage
In wooden tanks, no damage/deterioration
§9.2.5.4
Paint/Coat/Insulation no damage/deterioration
§9.2.5.5
Per Mfr
Repaint steel tanks per manufacturer
§9.4.4
Embankment Supported Rubberized Fabric
§9.4.6
Where provided, no leaks, no cracks
§9.2.5
Drain and/or flush tank
§9.4.5
Inspection: A visual examination to verify an item is in operating condition and free of physical damage.
Testing: A procedure used to determine the status of a system operating as intended by conducting physical checks.
Maintenance: Work performed to keep equipment operable or to make repairs.
*Servicing may be performed by an owner, but must be performed at least annually by a licensed company.
Licensed Company Required
Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance of Fire Suppression Systems As Required by Part III, Chapter 1 and the Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems NFPA 25, 2002 Edition
This brief summary of periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance is not all inclusive, and, to assist in the performance of these services, the user is advised to purchase the applicable documents from NFPA (1-800-344-3555). These periodic services must be performed by a company licensed by the Office of State Fire Marshal, Licensing Division, (302) 739-4394. A log book must be maintained by the licensed company for each system. The log book must include the date the service was performed, the type of service performed, and the person performing the service. An asterisk (*) denotes servicing which may be performed by an owner, but must be performed at least annually (once a year) by a licensed company. A licensed company must forward a Certificate of Inspection to the Office of State Fire Marshal within 30 days of the annual inspection.
Supervised/Secured Valves & Tamper Sws
Operate Valve - full range of motion
Oil/grease valve stems, open & close
§12.4.1.3
Free of damage/all connections secure
§5.3.3.2
Inspect for damaged or loose hangars
No damage, leakage, corrosion, etc.
Sprinklers/Standard
No corrosion, obstructions, paint, etc
§5.2.1.1
Submit samples to lab for test
§5.3.1.1.1.1
Repeat Every 10 years thereafter
§5.3.1.1.1.2
§5.3.1.1.1.3
§12.7.
§12.4.1.2
§12.4.2.1
Test in accordance with AHJ procedures
§12.6.2,
§12.2.6
No damage, trim valves set properly, etc
§12.4.1.3.6
§12.4.1.3.7
§12.4.3.1.8
Test levels per manufacturer’s instructions
§12.4.3.2.1
Low Press Alarm
Test per manufacturer’s instructions
§12.4.3.2.10
In warm weather, test per manufacturer
§12.4.3.2.2
During Full Flow Test, clean & repair interior
§12.4.3.3.2
Dry Valves/Quick-Opening Devices (Q.O.D.)
§12.4.4.1.4
§12.4.4.1.5
§12.4.4.1.6
§12.4.4.2.1
§12.4.4.2.6
§12.4.4.2.4
During Trip Test, clean & repair interior
§12.4.4.3.2
In warm weather, test w/valve partially open
§12.4.4.2.2
In warm weather, test w/valve fully open
§12.4.4.2.2.2
Flow test on each valve
§12.5.1.2
Valve closes per manufacturer's listing
§12.5.6.1.2
Valve adjusted during Annual Fire Pump Test
§12.5.6.2.2
Full Flow Test per manufacturer
§12.5.2.2
§12.5.3.2
Investigate to ensure piping is free of debris
Measure specific gravity of solution
Hose Valve Outlet
200 psi for 2 hours
Flow designed volume, pressure @ remote
In cold weather, see Tables 8.1 & 8.5.3
Electric: auto start & run 10 minutes min
§8.3.1.2
§8.3.1.3
Hydraulics, Transmission Electrical, Controller, Motor, and Diesel Parts
Establish preventive maintenance program, per manufacturer’s instructions, on all components of the pump assembly
Discharge patterns/proper location/position
§11.3.3.6
§11.2.7
After each test/remove/clean baskets/screens
§11.2.7.2
Inspect and clean after each test
§11.2.9
§11.-2.4
Full Automatic & Manual Operational Test
During Annual Test refractometric check
§11.3.6
During Annual Test, submit sample per mfr
§11.2.10
Pump run, circulate foam, maintenance/mfr
§11.4.6 & 11.4.7
Disassemble/clean/reassemble ball drip valves
§11.4.3A
Drain/flush tank, hydro test
§11.4.3BC
Remove/clean sight glass, hydro test
§11.4.4
Drain/flush tank, tank/piping corrosion check
§11.2.9.5.4
Flush valves, pump/drive train/driver per mfr
§11.4.6
§11.4.7BC
Internally inspect tank for corrosion
§11.4.7.D
§10.2.1&10.2.4
§10.2.4.2
§10.2.1/10.2.5
Full Manual & Automatic Operational Test
§T 10.1
Where a water level alarm is provided
*2Times/Year
§9.33.5
Accuracy and freedom of movement
Frequency per manufacturer’s specifications
§9.2.5.3
Every 5 Years Every 3 Years
Pressure tanks, & steel tanks w/out corrosion protection
§9.2.6.1.1
§9.2.6.1.2
Sediment, Drain
Where provided, per manufacturer
Cycled fully open and closed
Appendix F - Table Three
Owner Performed
Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Signaling Systems
as Required by Regulation 703, Chapter 1 and the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, 2007 Edition
This brief summary of periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance is not all inclusive, and, to assist in the performance of these services, the user is advised to purchase the applicable documents from NFPA (1-800-344-3555). These periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance may be performed by the owner or the owner’s maintenance staff. A log book must be maintained by the owner for each system. The log book must include the date the service was performed, the type of service performed, and the person performing the service. An asterisk (*) denotes servicing which must be performed at least annually (once a year) by a company licensed by the Office of State Fire Marshal, Licensing Division, (302) 739-4394.
Section #/Table
Fire Alarm Systems Unmonitored for Alarm Supervisory, Trouble Signals
No damage or missing parts
Interfaced Equip Inspection
Wiring connections secure/No damage
Lamps and LEDs Inspection
All lamps and LEDs illuminated
Secured/Marked/No damage
Electrolyte level/connections, No corrosion
No corrosion/leakage, Connections tight
Primary (Dry Cell)
Per mfr/After every lightning strikes/storms
Table 10.3.1 and NFPA 780
Secured/No damage or missing parts
Electromechanical Releasing Device
No damage/obstructions/proper position
No damage or missing parts/equipment
Two-Way RF Multiplex
Private Microwave Inspection
*Per manufacturer and NFPA 111
Table 10.4.4
Appendix F - Table Four
Remove fuse & verify rating & supervision
Interfaced Equip
Verify integrity & signals by operational test
Disconnect secondary power, max load test
Fire Alarm Systems Monitored for Alarm Supervisory, Trouble Signals
Discharge, Load Voltage, Specific Gravity
Charger Test, Discharge (30 min) Test
Table 10.3.1 & NFPA 780
Per mfr and NFPA 780
Verify operation & identification
Verify alarm & airflow via ports per mfr
Verify per manufacturer
Remove link, ensure operation, lubricate
Mechanical/electrical operation of switch Verify signal receipt at panel
Operate per manufacturer
Heat Detectors/All
Fixed-Temp
Heat test per manufacturer
Rate-of-Rise, Rate-of-Compensation, Restorable Line, Spot Type (excluding Pneumatic Tub Type) Fixed-Temp
Mechanical/electrical tests/Loop resistance
Nonrestorable Line Type Fixed-Temp.
Replace all devices or Lab test 2 per 100
Nonrestorable Spot Type
Mechanical/electrical function tests
(General) Restorable Line
Heat source or pressure pump
Per manufacturer and Sensitivity Tests
1st Year and Alternating Yrs Sensitivity Test
(IF within listed
and marked sensitivity range)
Operate valve per mfr/Verify signal receipt
High-/Low-Air
Operate switch/Verify signal receipt
Flow water per NFPA 25
Valve Tamper Sw
Operate switch per mfr/Verify signal receipt
Fire-Gas & Other
Operational test/Verify signal receipt
Measure sound level IAW ANSI S-1.4a
Measure sound level IAW ANSI S-1.4a Verify Voice Clarity
Per mfr/operational test/verify signal receipt
2 lines/line seizure/trouble signal w/in 90 sec
3 rounds-3 impulses/end-end metallic/etc
Fault indication/trouble signal
Trouble signal/verify 24-hour signals
Verify signals for all 4 trouble conditions/etc
RASSR & RARSR
Verify signals for all 3 trouble conditions
Disconnect primary/verify trouble signal/etc
Control Panel Trouble Signals
Audible/Visible, Disconnect Switches, Ground-Faults, Signal Transmission Off-Site
Stray Voltage, Short Circuit Faults, Ground Faults, Loop Resistance
Nonmetallic Fiber Optics/Fiber Optics Cable Power
Circuit Integrity, Supervision
Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications Equipment
Phone Set, Phone Jacks, Amplifier/Tone Generators, Call-In Signal Silence, Off-Hook Indicator (Ring Down), System Performance
Abort Switches, Cross-Zone Detection Circuits Matrix-Type Circuit, Release Solenoid, Squibb Release Circuit, Verified/Sequential/Counting Zone Circuit, All other devices or circuits or combinations thereof.
Operate switches/sensors and verify
Alarm Verification/Multiplex Systems
Low Power Radio (Wireless Systems)
Table10.4.4
*Servicing may be performed by an owner, but must be performed at least annually by a licensed company