Significant revisions in the 2008 NFPA 25 boost the service life and effectiveness of all types of water-based systems!
Provides contractors, building owners, fire marshals and others with a comprehensive program to ensure that all waterbased extinguishing system components are in peak operating condition. Up to date with the 2007 NFPA 13 and 2008 NFPA 25 rules. Make sure water-based systems are ready to protect lives from fire! 97 pp.
Guidelines for a performance-based testing option offer an alternate, flexible means of compliance.
While the 2002 Standard edition included performance-based testing on a limited basis in the "equivalency" option, the 2008 NFPA 25 includes practical guidance on how to implement and monitor the process, subject to AHJ approval. You’ll find advice on what variables to take into account when adjusting frequencies...which factors to consider in the transition to a performance-based test program...and how to establish a failure rate, complete with suggested calculation methods and examples.
Prevent system failures with new industry best practices. Important changes include:
- New component replacement testing tables for each type of water-based system
- Specific criteria quantify when to do main drain tests and direct the owner on how to find and fix the problem.
- First-time coverage of dry pipe system testing
- New chapter on water mist systems maintenance
- New impairment procedures requirement
