UFC 3-600-02
1 January 2001
Table 2-3. Dry Pipe Automatic Sprinkler Systems ITM Tasks (Continued)
Component
Tasks
2 Years
3. Quick Opening Devices
1. Test to verify operability.
(Continued) 4. Low Air Pressure Alarm
1. Test to verify initiation and receipt of
supervisory alarm.
5. Automatic Air Pressure
1. Inspect to verify proper operation.
Maintenance Devices
5 Years
1. Strainers
1. Internal inspection and cleaning
to verify condition.
10 Years
1. Gauges
1. Recalibrate or replace gauges.
20 Years
1. Fast Response Sprinklers and
1. Test sample heads to verify
Extra High Temperature Heads
response characteristics.
50 Years
1. Standard Sprinkler Heads
1. Replace or test sample heads to
verify response characteristics.
As Part of
Entire System
Visually check:
Building
1. Pipe hangers.
Inspection
2. Heads for obstruction.
3. Piping for leaks.
4. Riser condition.
5. Sprinkler spares.
2-2.5
Deluge Sprinkler Systems. Detection devices for actuation are addressed in
paragraph 2-2.2. Technical guidance on the tasks is contained in NFPA 25.
Table 2-4. Deluge Sprinkler Systems ITM Tasks
Component
Tasks
Monthly
1. Control Valves (without
1. Verify valve position.
lock or supervision)
Annual
1. Control Valves (locked or
1. Verify valve position.
supervised)
2. Waterflow Alarm Devices
1. Operate to verify initiation and
receipt of alarm.
2. Verify alarm test valve alignment and
tamper switch (if supervised).
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