NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 2020

Help ensure the integrity and reliability of critical water-based fire protection systems with the latest edition of NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.

NFPA 25 provides comprehensive requirements for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems to help minimize hazards and protect lives and property. Widely incorporated by reference throughout many U.S. states, this essential standard helps ensure that fire protection systems remain operational and ready to respond during emergency situations.

The updated edition reflects evolving technologies, revised maintenance practices, and expanded system coverage, making it an indispensable resource for facility managers, contractors, inspectors, engineers, maintenance personnel, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).

Highlights

Key updates and changes to the 2020 edition of NFPA 25 include:

• Addition of the definition for electrically operated sprinklers along with new inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements addressing this emerging technology
• New provisions in Chapter 4 addressing recalled sprinklers
• Added section covering dry hydrants in Chapter 7
• Modified dry sprinkler testing intervals extended from 10 years to 15 years
• Clarified requirements for automated testing of water flow alarm devices
• Revisions in Chapter 8 clarifying that energized pump controllers should not be opened for safety reasons
• Introduction of the concept of an isolating switch located in a separate compartment as part of the fire pump controller
• Revised requirements for annual fire pump flow testing and evaluations
• Addition of several new requirements in Chapter 12 related to water mist systems

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