904.5.1 Monthly inspection.
FC § 904.5.1
At least once a month, a visual inspection of the fire extinguishing system shall be conducted by a trained and knowledgeable person to confirm that the system appears to be in good working order, including the following conditions: 1. The fire extinguishing system is intact and undamaged, including the extinguishing agent container, system piping, nozzles and protective nozzle caps.
2.Any fusible links or other fire detection devices are clean.
3.Access to each manual activation device, if required, for the fire extinguishing system is not obstructed and any tamper indicator is intact.
4.Check the pressure gauge, control panel or control unit, as applicable, to determine whether the fire extinguishing system is operational and whether there are any supervisory or trouble signals.
5.If an automatic foam system or water mist system, check the water supply valve to confirm that it is in the locked, open position; if the system is manually operated, confirm that the water supply is in good working order.
6.The maintenance tag for the fire extinguishing system is in place and has not expired.
