Fire Code Inspections

The NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2014 provides Niagara Fire with the policies to be adhered to for fire code inspections.

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Here you will find the list of maintenance and inspection requirements as required by the Ontario Fire Code:

DAILY to 6 MONTHS - MAINTENANCE OF SPRINKLER & FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT

EVERY DAY

• All exit lights should be checked for damage and proper operation. (2.7.3.1./2.)
• Check fire alarm AC power light and trouble light. (5.17.3.2.)
• Check trouble conditions indicated on the fire alarm. (6.3.2.1.)
• Check central alarm and control facility functions. (6.3.2.2.)
• Check heating equipment for fire protection water tanks during cold weather. (6.6.2.2./3./4.)
• Check fire pump room temperature during cold weather. (6.6.3.2.)

EVERY WEEK

• Check that unsupervised sprinkler system control valves are open. (6.5.3.1.)
• Check that air pressure on dry pipe systems is being maintained. (6.5.3.3.)
• Inspect valves controlling fire protection water supply. (6.6.1.2.)
• Check water level and air pressure for pressure water tanks. (6.6.2.12.)
• Inspect relief valves on air and water supply lines of pressure tanks. (6.6.2.13.)
• Check water level in fire pump reservoirs. (6.6.3.1.)
• Operate and inspect fire pump. (6.6.3.3./4.)

EVERY MONTH

• Inspect all doors in fire separations. (2.2.3.4.)
• Emergency lighting systems to be inspected. (2.7.3.3.)
• Inspect all portable fire extinguishers. (6.2.7.2.)
• Check all fire alarm components including standby power batteries. (6.3.2.1
• Test fire alarm system. (6.3.2.1.)
• Test voice communication to and from all floors and areas. (6..3.2.3.)
• Inspect all fire hose cabinets. (6.4.2.1.)
• Test the sprinkler system alarm test connection. (6.5.5.2.)
• Inspect water level in gravity tanks. (6.6.2.8.)

EVERY 2 MONTHS

• Test sprinkler system central station connections. (6.5.5.7.)

EVERY 3 MONTHS

• Conduct a fire alarm drill in all high-rise buildings. (2.8.3.2.)
• Test all fire safety devices as by the Subsection 3.2.6. of the building code. (7.2.1.1.)

EVERY 6 MONTHS

• Inspect fire protection system for commercial cooking equipment. (2.6.1.13.)
• Test gate valve supervisory switches and other sprinkler & fire protection system supervisory devices. (6.5.5.7.)
• Check and clean crankcase, breathers, governors & linkages on the emergency generator sets. (6.7.1.1.)
• Conduct inspection and maintenance of special extinguishing systems. (6.8.1.)

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1 YEAR to 12 YEAR - MAINTENANCE OF SPRINKLER & FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT

EVERY YEAR

• Inspect all fire dampers and fire stop flaps. (2.2.3.7.)
• Inspect disconnect switches for mechanical conditioning and ventilation. (2.6.1.8.)
• Conduct Fire alarm drills in all buildings which have a fire alarm system. (2.8.3.2.)
• Fire alarm system to be tested by a C.F.A.A. certified technician. (6.3.2.1.)
• Check all fire alarm components including standby power batteries. (6.3.2.1.)
• Remove caps on fire department connections and inspect for wear, rust or obstructions. (Standpipe Systems) (6.4.1.2.)
• Test all standpipe hose valves. (6.4.2.4.)
• Re-rack all standpipe fire hoses. (6.4.2.5.)
• Inspect all exposed sprinkler system pipe hangers. (6.5.3.2.)
• Check all sprinkler heads. (6.5.3.5.)
• Inspect dry pipe valve priming level. (6.5.4.3.)
• Remove caps on fire department connections and inspect for wear, rust or obstructions. (Sprinkler Systems) (6.5.4.4.)
• Test water flow on wet sprinkler system, using remote test connection. (6.5.5.3.)
• Trip test dry pipe trip system. (6.5.5.4.)
• Conduct a main drain flow test of the sprinkler system water supply. (6.5.5.5.)
• Inspect fire protection water supply tanks. (6.6.2.1.)
• Inspect cathodic protection of fire protection water supply tanks. (6.6.2.7.)
• Inspect all parts of the gravity tanks. (6.6.2.9.)
• Test fire pump at full rated capacity. (6.6.3.5.)
• Inspect all fire hydrants on private property. (6.6.5.1.)
• Inspect all fire hydrant water flow. (6.6.5.7.)
• Conduct general engine and generator maintenance & engine tune-ups for emergency generator sets. (6.7.1.1.)

EVERY 2 YEARS

• Check for corrosion on the fire protection water supply tanks. (6.6.2.5.)
• Inspect fire protection water tanks connected to non-portable water supply for sediment (6.6.2.6.)
• Check valve adjustments and torque heads for emergency generator. (6.7.1.1.)

EVERY 3 YEARS

• Clean injector nozzles and check valve adjustments for emergency generators. (6.7.1.1.)

EVERY 5 YEARS

• - Hydrostatic test of carbon dioxide and water type fire extinguishers. (6.2.7.1.)

EVERY 6 YEARS

• - Dry chemical extinguishers shall be emptied and proper maintenance provided. (6.2.7.1.)

EVERY 12 YEARS

• - Conduct hydrostatic testing of dry chemical fire extinguishers as required. (6.2.7.1.)

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