Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing Automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems are inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintaining of Water-based Fire Protection Systems. Records of system design, maintenance, inspection and testing are maintained in a secure location and readily available. a) Date sprinkler system last checked _____________________ b) Who provided system test ____________________________ c) Water system supply source __________________________ Provide in REMARKS information on coverage for any non-required or partial automatic sprinkler system. 9.7.5, 9.7.7, 9.7.8, and NFPA 25
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Observations: Name: MAIN BUILDING - Component: 01 - Tag: 0353
Based on document review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide quarterly and semi-annual sprinkler system reports, which serves the entire component.
Findings include:
1. Review of documentation on March 12, 2026, between 8:45 AM and 8:53 AM, revealed the facility lacked documentation, for the following:
a. 8:45 AM, wet system, semi-annual, Valve Supervisory Switches and Pressure Switch Waterflow Alarm;
b. 8:53 AM, 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarterly wet inspections;
Interview at the time of the exit conference with the Administrator and Director of Maintenance on March 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM, confirmed the lack of documentation for wet sprinkler systems.
| | Plan of Correction - To be completed: 03/31/2026
1. Unable to retroactively provide quarterly and semi-annual sprinkler system reports as reports were not completed.
2. Audit of required quarterly and semi-annual sprinkler system reports completed for last quarter to determine if any reports were missing.
3. Education to be completed with Maintenance Director and Maintenance Assistant related to quarterly and semi-annual sprinkler system reports.
4. Maintenance Director/Designee will conduct quarterly audits x 3 quarters to ensure facility sprinkler system reports are maintained timely. Results will be forwarded to the QAPI committee to determine the need for future follow up/monitoring.
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