§ 912-01 Periodic Testing of Standpipe and Sprinkler Systems With Fire Department Connections.
RCNY § 912-01
(a)Scope. This section sets forth standards, requirements and procedures for testing standpipe systems and sprinkler systems that have fire department connections.
(b)General Provisions.
(1)Periodic testing. Upon order of the Commissioner, but at least once every five (5) years, the following tests shall be conducted, at the owner's risk, by his or her representative before a representative of the Department: (A) The entire standpipe system shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test and a flow test to demonstrate its suitability for Fire Department use. (B) Standpipe system and sprinkler system fire department connections shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test to demonstrate their suitability for Fire Department use.
(2)The contractor shall have the system ready for test at the time of the appointment and shall have sufficient personnel present to conduct the test in a proper manner.
(3)All defects noted during the test must be corrected before the test can be approved.
(c)Standpipe Pressure and Flow Tests. Standpipe systems shall be tested in accordance with the following procedures: (1) Hydrostatic test. (A) A pressure of 50 psi in excess of static pressure shall be applied to the entire system before replacing clappers in fire department connection check valves. Where intermediate tanks are provided, static pressure must be calculated from the roof tank. (B) The test connection shall be made at the fire department connection. (C) Standpipe systems shall not be tested using air or other pneumatic methods.
(d)Sprinkler System Pressure Test.
