Main Drain Test Water Flow Test Procedures and Frequencies

Course Description:

Course Description: Description: This class will provide a review of the NFPA 25 requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements for water-based fire protection systems as they relate to main drain and water flow testing (fire hydrants, fire pumps and other systems) including required frequencies and pass/fail criteria. Prerequisites: This class is ideally suited for participants conduct ITM requirements on water-based fire protection systems. Audience: ITM technicians, AHJs, Facility management, building engineers, Insurance professionals Learning Objectives: Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Identify the required periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements for water-based fire protection systems and system components
• Perform the required periodic water flow tests, main drain test and valve status tests for water-based fire protection systems and system components
• Interpret the results from periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance activities, explain any deficiencies and corrective measures for owners and managers.

1.5 Hours Continuing Education Instructor: Bob Caputo This course requires that a minimum total time of 90 minutes is spent in the coursework.