NFPA 25 - Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2008 Spanish Edition

Prevent system failures with new industry best practices.

NFPA 25 - Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems offers guidelines for a performance-based testing option that offers an alternate, flexible means of compliance. Providing requirements for the proper maintenance of fire protection systems, this standard offers the most advanced rules for the care of fire sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, fire pumps, fire service piping and appurtenances, water storage tanks, fixed water spray, foam-water, and valves. Ensure that your water-based systems are ready for action with provisions that also address impairment handling and reporting. 134pp.

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.

Important changes in this Standard 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