Information for Building Owners and Property Managers
To download or view Chapter 120-3-3 of OCGA Section 25-2-4, the Rules and Regulations for the State Minimum Fire Safety Standards (click here).
To download or view Chapter 120-3-19 of OCGA Section 25-11-12, the Rules and Regulations for the enforcement of the “Georgia Fire Sprinkler Act” (click here).
The inspection of a sprinkler system is required by the Rules and Regulations adopted by the State of Georgia. The Rules and Regulations have adopted NFPA 25, 2002, requiring additional inspections which are not enforced by the State. These additional inspections can be done by you as the owner or property manager. They include the following:
Gauges:
5.2.4.1 Gauges on wet pipe sprinkler systems shall be inspected monthly to ensure that they are in good condition and that normal water supply pressure is being maintained.
5.2.4.2 Gauges on dry, pre-action, and deluge systems shall be inspected weekly to ensure that normal air and water pressures are being maintained.
Control Valves:
12.3.2.1 All valves shall be inspected weekly.
12.3.2.1.1 Valves secured with locks or supervised in accordance with applicable NFPA standards shall be permitted to be inspected monthly.
(1) In the normal open or closed position
(2) Properly sealed, locked, or supervised
(3) Accessible
(4) Provided with appropriate wrenches
(5) Free from external leaks
(6) Provided with appropriate identification
Alarm Devices:
5.3.3.1 Water-flow devices including, but not limited to, mechanical water motor gongs and pressure switch type shall be tested quarterly.
5.3.3.2 Vane-type waterflow devices shall be tested semiannually.
5.2.7 Hydraulic Nameplate:
The hydraulic nameplate for hydraulically designed systems shall be inspected quarterly to verify that it is attached securely to the sprinkler riser and is legible.
Fire Department Connections:
12.7.1 Fire department connections shall be inspected quarterly.
The inspection shall verify the following:
(1) The fire department connections are visible and accessible.
(2) Couplings or swivels are not damaged and rotate smoothly.
(3) Plugs or caps are in place and undamaged.
(4) Gaskets are in place and in good condition.
(5) Identification signs are in place.
(6) The check valve is not leaking.
(7) The automatic drain valve is in place and operating properly.
(8) The fire department connection clapper(s) is in place and operating properly.
Hose Valves:
12.5.5.1 Inspection.
12.5.5.1.1 Hose valves shall be inspected quarterly.
12.5.5.1.2 All deficiencies shall be corrected.
12.5.5.1.3 Hose valves shall be inspected to ensure that hose caps are in place and not damaged.
12.5.5.1.4 Hose threads shall be inspected for damage.
12.5.5.1.5 Valve handles shall be present and not damaged.
12.5.5.1.6 Gaskets shall be inspected for damage or deterioration.
12.5.5.1.7 Hose valves shall be inspected for leaks.
12.5.5.1.8 Hose valves shall be inspected to ensure no obstructions are present.
12.5.5.1.9 Hose valves shall be inspected to ensure that restricting devices are present.
Inspection:
12.4.4.1.1 Valve enclosure heating equipment shall be inspected daily during cold weather for its ability to maintain a minimum temperature of at least 40°F.
