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Home My WebLink AboutNFPA 25 Inspection and Test - Annual - Inspection - 723 OSGOOD STREET 4/9/2021 Printed Date: 04/12/2021 NFPA 25 Inspection &Test-Annual 10, Cogswell Sprinkler Co. Activity Date: 04/09/21 09:30:00 AM M4" 22 Canterbury St. Activity Number: N21&T-JE[drige-21-0447 Pd m lowm , Worcester, MA01610 Activity Cause: General AM C— Phone: 508-753-0015 Inspector 1 Name: Mike Baldwin Fax: 508-753-5629 Inspector I Phone: Email: www.cogswellsprinkler.com Status: Testing Completed Business Sprinkler ftstern Occupancy Type: 550 Town of North Andover-Stevens Estate Property Use: 723 Osgood Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Phone: 978-682-7072 Sub Activities Floor-Control Station-2nd Floor-FCS-FCS-0001 Activity Performed:Floor Control Station Status:Testing Completed Activity Date:04109/2021 Location:N/A Next Service Type:N/A Date Due:N/A Fire sprinkler test.Checklist Answers 1 Was floor control station tested? Yes Floor Control Station Checklist Answers I Is the Control Valve supervised with a Tamper switch,and did that switch signal the Yes Fire Alarm Control Panel as a supervisory signal when tested? 2 Is the gauge on the floor control station less than 5 yrs old? N/A 3 Has the Flow Switch been activated by flowing the Inspector's Test Connection,and Yes did the switch signal fire alarm at the Fire Alarm Control Panel when tested? 4 What is the maximum time to operate the Flow Switch through the Inspector's Test 32 Connection?(In seconds) 5 Is the Floor Control Station,Inspectors Test Connection,and associated components Yes free of damage? Floor Control Station-3rd Floor-FCS-FCS-0002 Activity Performed:Floor Control Station Status:Testing Completed Activity Date:04/09/2021 Location:N/A Next Service Type:N/A Date Due:N/A Page 1 of 7 Printed Date: 04/12/2021 Activity Number: N21&T-JEldrige-21-0447 Fire sprinkler test.Checklist Answers I Was floor control station tested? Yes Floor Control Station Checklist Answers I Is the Control Valve supervised with aTamper switch,and did that switch signal the Yes Fire Alarm Control Panel as a supervisory signal when tested? 2 Is the gauge on the floor control station less than 5 yrs old? N/A 3 Has the Flow Switch been activated by flowing the Inspector's Test Connection,and Yes did the switch signal fire alarm at the Fire Alarm Control Panel when tested? 4 What is the maximum time to operate the Flow Switch through the Inspector's Test 30 Connection?(In seconds) 5 Is the Floor Control Station,Inspectors Test Connection,and associated components Yes free of damage? JFloor Control Station -Basement-FCS-FCS-0003 Activity Performed:Floor Control Station Status:Testing Completed Activity Date:04/09/2021 Location:N/A Next Service Type:N/A Date Due:N/A Fire sprinkler test.Checklist Answers 1 Was floor control station tested? Yes Floor Control Station Checklist Answers 1 Is the Control Valve supervised with a Tamper switch,and did that switch signal the Yes Fire Alarm Control Panel as a supervisory signal when tested? 2 Is the gauge on the floor control station less than 5 yrs old? N/A 3 Has the Flow Switch been activated by flowing the Inspector's Test Connection,and Yes did the switch signal fire alarm at the Fire Alarm Control Panel when tested? 4 What is the maximum time to operate the Flow Switch through the Inspector's Test 34 Connection?(In seconds) 6 Is the Floor Control Station,Inspectors Test Connection,and associated components Yes free of damage? lPreaction-Annual-Pro-action-P-PSAI-0001 Activity Performed:Preaction System-Annual Inspection Status:Testing Completed Activity Date:04/09/2021 Location:N/A Next Service Type:N/A Date Due:N/A Preaction Valves/Cabinets Checklist Answers 1 Is the valvelcabinet free of physical damage? Yes 2 Are the trim valves sealed in their appropriate open or closed postions? Yes 3 Is the valve free of leakage from the valve seat? Yes 4 Are electrical components in service? Yes 5 Record the initial air pressure reading: 50 6 Record the initial water pressure reading: 60 7 Are the systems gauges less than 5 years old? NO Violation:NFPA 25(201 l)-Standard for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems-5.321 Gauges. Not Corrected 8 Was the manual operating device found to operate correctly?A NO answer is an Yes NFPA 25 Impairment requiring immediate correction. Page 2 of 7 Printed Date: 04/12/2021 Activity Number N121&T-JEldrige-21-0447 9 Reduce the system air pressure and record the air pressure reading when the valve 0 trips: supeivis,ory w0y 10 Has the valve been trip tested? (A full trip inspection should be coordinated prior to No ensure property damage does not occur) Violation:NFPA 25(201 1)-Standard for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems-13.4.3.2.2*Testing. Not Corrected 11 Has the interior of the valve been internally inspected,repaired,and cleaned as N/A necessary(Every 5 yrs if the valve can be reset without removal of faceplate) 12 Have the strainers,filters and restricted orifices been internally inspected? (Every 5 Yes yrs unless tests indicate a need for greater frequency) 13 Has the valve been tagged showing the date of the test,name of the inspector and the Yes organization conducting the test? 14 Is the valve enclosure/cabinet able to maintain minimum of 40F? N/A 15 Record the date of the last annual trip test. 2020 16 Record the date of the last 3rd year full flow trip test. 0000 17 Has the system been full flow tested within the last three years? No Violation:NFPA 25(201 l)-Standard for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems-13.4.3.2.2.4 Testing. Not Corrected Main Drain Test Checklist Answers I What is the size of the main drain test connection?(inches) 2 2 Before performing the main drain test,record the sprinkler system Supply gauge 50 (Static psi): 3 Record the sprinkler system Supply gauge with main drain flowing wide open 40 (Residual psi): 4 Record the supply gauge after the main drain test(Static psi): 50 5 Has the full flow main drain test with the valve fully open been conducted? Yes Control Va,B'Fly OR B'Ball,Tamper Switch Checklist Answers 1 Is the control valve in the open position? If closed,follow impairment procedures and Yes conduct a drain test to determine if the valve is open, 2 Is the valve locked and or and/or tamper switch on the control valve secured in place Yes and free of damage? 3 Is the valve accessible,free from external leaks,with handwheel intact and in place? Yes 4 Has the control valve been operated through its entire range and returned to its Yes normal position? 5 Has the tamper switch been tested and signals received at the FACF,restoring only in Yes the fully open position? Sprinkler Heads Checklist Answers I Is there a spare sprinkler head box present,kept at correct temperature,fully stocked Yes with spare sprinkler[leads and a wrench for them? 2 Do sprinklers appear to be free of foreign material buildup,paint,corrosion,and are Yes installed in their correct orientation?A NO answer is an NFPA 25 Impairment requiring immediate correction. 3 Is storage maintained at a proper distance below sprinklers and are sprinkler spray Yes patterns free of obstruction? 4 Are sprinkler heads less than 50 years old OR have been tested by UL and were Yes found satisfactory? if NOT,sprinklers will require testing or replacing;EXCEPTION: sprinklers manufactured prior to 1920 SHALL.be replaced. 5 Are all escutcheons in place? Yes 6 Are quick response sprinkler heads,if present,less than 20 years old or have been Yes tested by UL and found to be satisfactory? 7 Are dry sprinklers,if present,less than 10 years old or have been tested by UL and N/A found to be satisfactory? Hangers&Seismic Bracing Checklist Answers Page 3 of 7 Printed Date: 04112/2021 Activity Number: N21&T-JEldi-ige-21-0447 I Are all hangers and seismic braces on exposed piping,as viewed from the floor,in Yes place,secure and tight?Hangers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety considerations due to process operations shelf be inspected during each scheduled shutdown Building Checklist Answers I Is the building sufficiently heated to maintain a minimum of 40F? NOTE: It is the Yes owners and/or occupants responsibility and not that of Cogswell Sprinkler Co.INC.to assure that all areas of the building are sullciently heated to maintain a minimum 40F. Sprinkler Piping Checklist Answers I Does all visible piping appear to be in good condition and free of Yes mechanical excessive corrosion,or active leaks,with no portion of the fire sprinkler system disconnected or out of order? 2 Is sprinkler piping free of external loads? (Signs,mechanical equipment and other Yes items hung from or supported to piping) Alarm Device-Water Press Switch Checklist Answers 1 Has the water pressure switch been tested by using the inspectors test connection? Yes 2 What is the maximum time to operate the pressure switch through the inspector's test 10 or alarm test line?(sec) 3 Is the pressure switch free of damage and all eleclrical connections secure? Yes 4 Was a signal received at the alarm panel? Yes Low air pressure switch(DRY)Checklist Answers 1 Is the low air pressure switch free of damage? Yes 2 Has the low pressure switch been tested and found to operated property? Yes 3 What is the maximum time top operate the pressure switch through the inspectors test 5 connection? 4 Was a signal received at the alarm panel? Yes Low point drain(s)(DRY)Checklist Answers I Have the auxiliary drains in this system been thoroughly drained? Yes 2 Has owner or owners representitivo been made aware that final draining of low points Yes before onset cold weather is their responsibility? Five(5)Year Testing Checklist Answers 1 Has the fire protection system had an internal inspection of piping within the last five No years? Violation:NFPA 25(2011)-Standard for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems-14.2.1 Internal Inspection of Piping. Not Corrected 2 Date of the last 5 Year Internal Inspection unknown no record 3 Has the fire department connection been hydrostatically tested within the fast five(5) N/A years. 4 Date of the last hydrostatic test of the fire department connection. 0 5 Have the interior of alarm valves,check valves,strainers,filters and orfices been No inspected every five(5)years, Violation:NFPA 25(201 l)-Standard for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems-13.4.2.1 Inspection. Not Corrected 6 Date of the last internal inspection of alarm valves,check valves,strainers,filters and unknown no record orifices. 1wet System-Annual-Wet System-WS-WSAI-0001 Activity Performed:Wet System-Annual Inspection Status:Testing Completed Activity Date:04/09/2021 Location:NIA Next Service Type:N/A Date Due:NIA Page 4 of 7 Printed Date: 04/1212021 Activity Number: N21&T-JEldrige-21-0447 Fire sprinkler test Checklist Answers I Was NFPA 25 testing conducted and completed on this system and its components? Yes Alarm Valve(WET)Checklist Answers 1 Record the supply side water gauge: 50 2 Does the supply side water gauge show normal water pressure? Yes 3 Record the system side water gauge: 50 4 Does the system side water gauge show normal water pressure? Yes 5 Is the riser check valve free of exterior damage? Yes 6 Are System gauges loss than 5 years old? No Violation:NFPA 25(201 l)-Standard for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems-5.12.1 Gauges. Not Corrected 7 Is this a Riser Check only arrangement,less alarm valve trim?Observation only,NOT Yes a deficiency. Main Drain Test Checklist Answers 1 What is the size of the main drain test connection?(Inches) 2 2 Before performing the main drain test,record the sprinkler system Supply gauge 50 (Static psi): 3 Record the sprinkler system supply gauge with main drain flowing wide open 40 (Residual psi): 4 Record the supply gauge after the main drain test(Static psi): 50 5 Has the full flow main drain test with the valve fully open been conducted? Yes Backflow Checklist Answers I Is there a backflow proventer on the sprinkler system?-OBSERVATION ONLY NOT yes AN NFPA DEFICIENCY 2 IF there is a backflow preventer present,was it tested during this activity?Observation no only,NOT a deficiency. Control Valve,OS&Y,Tamper Switch Checklist Answers 1 Is the control valve in the open position?A NO answer is an NFPA 25 Impairment Yes requiring immediate correction.If closed,follow impairment procedures and conduct a drain test to determine if the valve is open. 2 Is the valved locked and/or a tamper switch on the control valve secured in place and Yes free of damage? 3 Is the valve accessible,free of external leaks with its handwheel in place? Yes 4 Has the control valve been operated through its entire range and returned to its Yes normal position? 5 Has the tamper swtich been tested and a signal received at the alarm panel? Yes Control Va,B'Fly OR B'Ball,Tamper Switch Checklist Answers I Is the control valve in the open position? If closed,follow impairment procedures and Yes conduct a drain test to determine if the valve is open. 2 Is the valve locked and or and/or tamper switch on the control valve secured in place Yes and free of damage? 3 Is the valve accessible,free from external leaks,with handwheel intact and in place? Yes 4 Has the control valve been operated through its entire range and returned to its Yes normal position? 5 Has the tamper switch been tested and signals received at the FACP,restoring only in Yes the fully open position? Fire Department Connection Checklist Answers 1 Is the fire department connection visible and accessible with couplings and swivels Yes free from damage and rotating freely?A NO answer is an NFPA 25 Impairment and requires immediate correction. 2 Are plugs and caps in place and free of damage,with ID sign in place? Yes Page 5 of 7 Printed Date: 04/12/2021 Activity Number: N21&T-JEldrige-21-0447 3 If caps are not in place,is the connection free of debris,with gaskets intact,and N/A interior clapper working properly?A NO answer is an NFPA 25 impairment and requires immediate correction. 4 Does the check valve appear tight and free of water leakage from the connection? Yes 5 If there is a ball drip installed,does it appear operable? Yes Sprinkler Heads Checklist Answers I Is there a spare sprinkler head box present,kept at correct temperature,fully stocked Yes with spare sprinkler heads and a wrench for them? 2 Do sprinklers appear to be free of foreign material buildup,paint,corrosion,and are Yes installed in their correct orientation?A NO answer Is an NFPA 25 Impairment requiring immediate correction. 3 Is storage maintained at a proper distance below sprinklers and are sprinkler spray Yes patterns free of obstruction? 4 Are sprinkler heads less than 50 years old OR have been tested by UL and were Yes found satisfactory? If NOT,sprinklers will require testing or replacing;EXCEPTION: sprinklers manufactured prior to 1920 SHALL be replaced. 5 Are all escutcheons in place? Yes 6 Are quick response sprinkler heads,if present,less than 20 years old or have been Yes tested by UL and found to be satisfactory? 2005 OR 7 Are dry sprinklers,if present,less than 10 years old or have been tested by UL and Yes found to be satisfactory? unable to date Hangers&Seismic Bracing Checklist Answers I Are all hangers and seismic braces on exposed piping,as viewed from the floor,in Yes place,secure and tight?Hangers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety considerations due to process operations shall be inspected during each scheduled shutdown Building Checklist Answers 1 Is the building sufficiently heated to maintain a minimum of 40F? NOTE: It is the Yes owners and/or occupants responsibility and not that of Cogswell Sprinkler Co.INC.to assure that all areas of the building are suffoiently heated to maintain a minimum 40F. Sprinkler Piping Checklist Answers 1 Does all visible piping appear to be in good condition and free of Yes mechanical excessive corrosion,or active leaks,with no portion of the fire sprinkler system disconnected or out of order? 2 Is sprinkler piping free of external loads? (Signs,mechanical equipment and other Yes items hung from or supported to piping) Alarm Device-Flow Switch-Wet Pipe Checklist Answers 1 Has the vane type water flow device been activated by flowing the inspectors test Yes connection? 2 Is the flow switch free of damage and all electrical connections secure? Yes 3 Record Time Interval From Initial Water Flow To Activation Of Alarm:(Sec) 72 4 Was a signal received at the alarm panel? Yes Hose connections Checklist Answers I Is the valve/hose adaptor in place complete with caps and gaskets? Yes 2 Is the hose valve and connection free of damage,not leaking,and accessible? Yes 3 Has the hose valve been opened and closed? Yes Five(5)Year Testing Checklist Answers I Has the fire protection system had an internal inspection of piping within file last five NO years? Violation:NFPA 25(201 11)-Standard for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems-14.2.1 Internal Inspection of Piping. Not Corrected Page 6 of 7 Printed Date: 04/12/2021 Activity Number: N21&T-JEldrige-21-0447 2 Date of the last 5 Year Internal Inspection unknown no record 3 Has the fire department connection been hydrostatically tested within the last five(5) No years. Violation:NFPA 25(2011)-Standard for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems-13.7.1 Fire Department Connections. Not Corrected 4 Date of the last hydrostatic test of the fire department connection, unknown no record 5 Have the interior of alarm valves,check valves,strainers,filters and orifices been NO inspected every five(5)years. Violation:NFPA 25(201 I)-Standard for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems-13.4.2.1 Inspection. Not Corrected 6 Date of the last internal inspection of alarm valves,check valves,strainers,filters and unknown no record orifices. The next"NFPA 25 Inspection&Test-Annual"is due on or before:4/9/2022 Mike Baldwin Cogswell Sprinkler Co. 22 Canterbury St. Worcester, Massachusetts01610 Page 7 of 7