Inspection Frequency
The required intervals at which fire protection systems must be inspected and tested per applicable NFPA standards.
In Detail
Inspection frequency refers to the mandated intervals for inspecting and testing various fire protection systems. Frequencies are defined by NFPA standards and enforced by the AHJ. Common frequencies include: daily (fire pump visual check in some facilities), weekly (valve positions, gauges), monthly (fire extinguisher visual, sprinkler valve positions), quarterly (fire alarm device testing, waterflow alarm testing), semi-annual (kitchen hood suppression, clean agent systems), annual (comprehensive sprinkler inspection, fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher maintenance, fire door inspection, emergency lighting 90-min test), 3-year (fire pump flow test), 5-year (sprinkler internal pipe inspection, standpipe hydrostatic test, dry system trip test), and longer intervals for specialized items. Tracking these overlapping frequencies across multiple buildings and system types is the core scheduling challenge FireLog solves.
Related Terms
NFPA 25
The National Fire Protection Association standard for inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems.
NFPA 72
The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code — the standard for fire alarm system installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance.
Sprinkler Inspection
Regular examination of automatic fire sprinkler systems to verify they are in proper working condition and ready to operate.
AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)
The organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing fire codes and approving fire protection systems in a given jurisdiction.