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This document outlines the standard operating procedure for inspecting and testing the electric fire pump located in Berry Library on a weekly basis in accordance with NFPA 25. It details the responsibilities of supervisors, employees, and EHS and provides a 14 step procedure for conducting the inspection and test, which includes notifying key parties, monitoring the pump, checking for issues, completing inspection forms, and addressing any deficiencies found. The goal is to ensure the fire pump is properly maintained and operational.

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Fire Pump Inspection Test PDF

This document outlines the standard operating procedure for inspecting and testing the electric fire pump located in Berry Library on a weekly basis in accordance with NFPA 25. It details the responsibilities of supervisors, employees, and EHS and provides a 14 step procedure for conducting the inspection and test, which includes notifying key parties, monitoring the pump, checking for issues, completing inspection forms, and addressing any deficiencies found. The goal is to ensure the fire pump is properly maintained and operational.

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FO&M/EHS #10C

Fire Pump Inspection and Testing SOP

Purpose: To ensure the electric fire pump located in Berry Library will be inspected, tested
and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25 (The Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and
Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems – 2008 Edition). Weekly tests will be
conducted without flowing water in a “no-flow” or “churn” method. Annual tests will flow
water.

Scope: This procedure applies to the fire pump located in Berry Library.

Responsibilities:

A. Supervisors must ensure the inspection and testing is completed weekly, the employee
has the tools necessary to complete the work, the work is completed following the
applicable codes and standards and documentation is complete and filed.
B. Employees must complete the work following applicable codes and standards,
document the work done and initiate repairs of the system as needed.
C. EHS will maintain records, review program and update as needed and recommend
training.

Procedure:

1. Prior to beginning the inspection/test – the inspector will contact the following and make
them aware inspection/testing is being done at a specific location:
a) Department of Safety and Security (646-4000)
b) AHJ [Hanover Dispatch(643-3424) or Lebanon Dispatch (448-1212)]
c) Heating Plant (646-2344)

2. The control panel for the fire alarm system in Berry, will be deactivated during the 10
minute inspection/test of the fire pump. The inspector will begin the inspection/test.

3. The pump will be monitored by the inspector during the inspection/test.


4. Start the pump with a drop in system pressure. To do this, a two inch drain valve will be
opened. Record the pump starting pressure.

5. Check the pump packing glands to verify that a slight discharge of water is visible. If no
water is dripping, adjust the packing gland nuts appropriately.

6. Check for excessive vibration, unusual noise, or other signs of malfunction. Make
corrections as needed. Discontinue the test if destructive failure appears imminent.
Make repairs as soon as possible. If all appears normal continue with the test.

7. Record the system suction and discharge pressures. Record other system data as listed
on the appropriate checklist.

8. Verify that the pump operates for the appropriate time period; a minimum of 10
minutes for electric motor. (The fire pump control panel has a 10 minute timer installed)

9. Periodically verify that the pump and driver are not overheating during the test.

10. The Fire Pump Inspection and Testing Checklist will be completed. (See attached)
An inspection/test form will be completed for each week.
a) Deficiencies will be noted during the inspection/test.
b) Those that can be corrected immediately will be corrected and documented on
the inspection/testing form.
c) Work orders will be issued for those deficiencies needing repair on the day of the
inspection/test or at the conclusion of the inspection/test. Or a specialist third
party will be contacted for immediate repair.
d) A copy of the work order/repair request will be attached to the inspection/testing
form.
e) Deficiencies of a significant nature (that threaten the safety of those in the
building or the ability of the system to notify responders) may require mitigating
measures appropriate to the hazard. Dartmouth College in conjunction with the
AHJ will determine appropriate measures based on the building, occupancy,
nature and duration of the impairment and condition of other fire protection
systems and features.

11. The control panel for the fire alarm system in Berry will be reactivated. Any other loops
taken out of service will be put back into service.
12. Upon completion of the inspection/test the inspector will notify:
a) Department of Safety and Security (646-4000)
b) AHJ [Hanover Dispatch(643-3424) or Lebanon Dispatch (448-1212)]
c) Heating Plant (646-2344)

13. The completed Fire Pump Inspection and Testing Checklist and work orders issued will
be filed with the Fire and Life Safety Manager.

14. Upon completion of a deficiency repair, the system component(s) will be


inspected/tested. A completed Fire Pump Inspection and Testing Checklist(See
attached) will be filed with the Fire and Life Safety Manager.

______________________

Jason Angell, Fire and Life Safety Manager

______________________

Frank Roberts, Director of Operations FO&M

April 7, 2010

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