What is Hydrostatic Testing & Suppression Inspections?
Where to start?
Finding the perfect system Staying current on your fire protection Testing and Inspections by a licensed technician are crucial. Extinguishers and safety equipment need maintenance and inspections to ensure they will do their job in the event of an emergency. The NFPA requires several inspections and testing on standard ABC fire extinguishers. What current test and state regulations are needed is our expertise through specialize in Hydrostatic testing and Suppression Inspections.
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Hydrostatic Testing Requirements
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the hydrostatic test requirements for different types of fire extinguishers vary. NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers provides the following guidelines for hydrostatic testing:
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Pressurized water extinguishers (such as water and foam extinguishers) must be hydrostatically tested every 5 years.
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Carbon dioxide extinguishers must be hydrostatically tested every 5 years or every 10 years if the manufacturer's instructions allow it.
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Dry chemical extinguishers must be hydrostatically tested every 12 years.
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Wet chemical extinguishers must be hydrostatically tested every 5 years.
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Class D extinguishers must be hydrostatically tested every 12 years.
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Cartridge-operated dry chemical extinguishers must be hydrostatically tested every 12 years (chemical cylinder) or every 5 years (pressure cylinder) if the manufacturer's instructions allow it.
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A 6 year maintenance is required if the cylinder requires a 12 year hydrostatic test.
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Suppression Inspections
State and local authorities and the fire protection manufacturers typically require that fire suppression systems are tested by a fire suppression specialist once a year. This includes Water Flow Tests, alarm tests, fire pump tests, and where applicable, and antifreeze concentration test and more.