904.5.2. Semiannual inspection.
FC § 904.5.2
A licensed master fire suppression piping contractor holding a certificate of fitness properly trained and having knowledge of the installation, operation and maintenance of the specific fire extinguishing system, or a person holding a certificate of fitness under the direction and control of such license holder, shall inspect, test, service and otherwise maintain such system in accordance with this section and the manufacturer's specifications and servicing manuals at least on a semiannual basis. Such semiannual inspection, testing and servicing shall include all procedures necessary to determine that the system is in good working order, including the following actions: 1. Verification that the hazard has not changed.
2.Verification that the fire extinguishing system has not been altered.
3.Examination of all detection systems, alarms, manual stations, extinguishing agent containers, releasing devices, piping, hose assemblies, nozzles, and all ancillary equipment.
4.Verification that the extinguishing agent has not been discharged.
5.Verification that the agent distribution piping is not obstructed.
6.Verification that the extinguishing agent container and/or ancillary pressure containers have been, as applicable, inspected, retested and marked in conformance with the requirements of the United States Department of Transportation.
7.A test of the system's automatic and manual releasing devices, including any associated equipment. Fixed temperature-sensing elements shall be maintained to ensure proper operation of the system.
8.A test of the gas and electric power source shut-off (interlock) devices, if applicable.
9.Preparation and submission to the owner of a written report of any system defects.
10.Upon satisfactory completion of the semiannual inspection and correction of all defects, providing the owner with an inspection, testing and service compliance tag. Such tag shall indicate the date issued, the name and license number of the licensed master fire suppression piping contractor issuing the tag and the certificate of fitness holder conducting the inspection, and that the system was found to be in compliance with the requirements of this section. FC Table 904.5.2Fire Extinguishing SystemInspection, Testing and Maintenance Schedule SystemInspectionTestingOther MaintenanceSystemInspectionTestingOther MaintenanceAerosol fire extinguishing systemsMonthlyAnnuallyCarbon dioxide fire extinguishing systemMonthlySemiannuallyAnnuallyClean agent fire extinguishing systemsMonthlySemiannuallyAnnuallyDry chemical fire extinguishing systemsMonthlySemiannuallyExpansion foam systems (low, medium and high)MonthlyAnnuallyFoam water sprinkler and spray systemsSee NFPA 25Halon 1301 fire extinguishing systemsMonthlySemiannuallyWater mist fire extinguishing systemsSee NFPA 25Wet chemical fire extinguishing systemsMonthlySemiannually
