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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIR2002-00052 Sprinkler Flow Test - FIR Inspections - 7/21/2003 M MASON COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL Mason County Bldg.III 426 W Cedar St PO BOX 186 Shelton,WA 98584 (360)427-9670 Ext.273 ^� a e CIIA CODE ENFORCEMENT FIRE INSPECTIONS FIRE INVESTIGATION PUBLIC EDUCATION RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL FLOW TEST Name/Address: p� pf � Vv�w� �� Permit#: FIR c ov SPECIAL PROVISIONS NS 1. Locate the hydraulically most remote heads (as indicated on the plans). 2. Close sprinkler control valve. 3. Drain system piping. 4. Remove selected remote heads from the system. 5. Install "full flow" quarter-turn valves at each head location. 6. Remove the fusible element and deflector from selected sprinkler heads. 7. Install test heads in the ball valves and connect each assembly to the system. 8. Replace the next up-stream head with a 200 psi, calibrated pressure gauge. 9. Place a 2" PVC pipe over the orifice of the test heads. Direct the discharge into a calibrated 30 gallon container. 10. Flow the most remote head for 30 seconds. Record the static pressure prior to the flow, and the residual pressure during the 30 second flow test. 11. Measure the volume of water in the container and multiply X 2. Record the results and empty the container. 12. Flow the most remote heads for 30 seconds. Record the static pressure prior to the flow, and the residual pressure during the 30 second flow test. 13. Measure the volume of water in the container and multiply X 2. Record the results and empty the container. 14. Verify that flow rates and pressures conform with the hydraulic calculations and are within the manufacturers specifications for the coverage area of the sprinklers. COVERAGE MIN. MIN STATIC ACTUAL ACTUAL AREA PSI FLOW PRIOR PSI FLOW 1 HEAD L ! 6 4 HEADS (�{ J 2J�- Ia• �a, '� ��(Ia �� o�"Z(��M ' W MASON COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL Mason County Bldg. III 426 W Cedar St PO BOX 186 Shelton,WA 98584 (360)427-9670 Ext.273 CODE ENFORCEMENT FIRE INSPECTIONS FIRE INVESTIGATION PUBLIC EDUCATION RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL FLOW TEST Name/Address: Permit#: FIR�; I_ Dcc'��-Cr�;SD_ SPECIAL PROVISIONS 1. Locate the hydraulically most remote heads (as indicated on the plans). 2. Close sprinkler control valve. 3. Drain system piping. 4. Remove selected remote heads from the system. 5. Install "full flow" quarter-turn valves at each head location. 6. Remove the fusible element and deflector from selected sprinkler heads. 7. Install test heads in the ball valves and connect each assembly to the system. 8. Replace the next up-stream head with a 200 psi, calibrated pressure gauge. 9. Place a 2" PVC pipe over the orifice of the test heads. Direct the discharge into a calibrated 30 gallon'container. 10. Flow the most remote head for 30 seconds. Record the static pressure prior to the flow, and the residual pressure during the 30 second flow test. 11. Measure the volume of water in the container and multiply X 2. Record the results and empty the container. 12. Flow the most remote heads for 30 seconds. Record the static pressure prior to the flow, and the residual pressure during the 30 second flow test. 13. Measure the volume of water in the container and multiply X 2. Record the results and empty the container. 14. Verify that flow rates and pressures conform with the hydraulic calculations and are within the manufacturers specifications for the coverage area of the sprinklers. COVERAGE MIN. MIN STATIC ACTUAL ACTUAL AREA PSI FLOW PRIOR PSI FLOW 1 HEAD .� 1(0 �© )( D 9 6w\ 2 HEADS � 1 4 HEADS � �� FIRE & LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION: STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCY & CORRECTIVE ACTION FACILITY ADDRESS CITY ZIP PHONE NAME c� ACC INSPECTORIF ��OIC AGENCY DATE DAVE 360-42 -9670 X-273 MASON COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL FD ITEM STATEMENT OF CODE OR WAC CORRECTIVE ACTION CORRECTION NO. DEFICIENCY REFERENCE REQUIRED REQUIRED BY DATE f3� � COve.�C o Q _ 1 W co � Go o01 tL a o � c U H 3 C: Z L N O � U SON D = x m L w ?cf CDZ O ova x N Q C O O °D .. C OO10 L � a THE DEFICIENCIES DESCRIBED ABOVE HAVE BEEN SIGNATURE REINSPECTION DATE EXPLAINED TO ME, AND I AGREE TO MAKE CORRECTIONS / NO LATER THAN THE DATES INDICATED PAGE OF PAGES White Copy: Occupant— Yellow Copy: Fire Marshal — Pink Copy: Fire District