New Construction Fire Inspection Process Under Ground Fire Line and FDC Inspection & Flush 1. Consult the approved plans 2. Verify a. Size piping b. Type of piping c. Depth of piping d. Proper pipe configuration i. Thrust Blocks ii. Direction Changes iii. Location of 1. Backflow preventer a. Proper Size b. Correct direction 2. Fire Department Connection a. 40 feet away from building b. within 25 feet and on same side of road as the fire hydrant c. 3 foot diameter clearance 3. Fire hydrants a. The large (4.5 inch) port must be facing directly towards the Fire Lane. b. 3 foot diameter clearance 3. Verify all valves are open in the system a. Only Indicating valves are permitted in fire lines. 4. Flush all piping with City water until clear. 5. Hydrostatically test all piping at 200 psi fro 2 hours or 50 psi in excess of system working pressure which ever is greater. 6. Provide Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping to Fire Community Services (fax: 623-773-7295) before calling to schedule your final sprinkler inspection. Rough Fire Sprinkler Piping Inspection 1. Must be scheduled by the fire alarm contractor. 2. Verify the installing contractor has a valid permit with the Peoria Fire Department 3. Consult the Approved Plans 4. Verify the following a. Proper type of piping b. Proper size of piping c. Proper support of Piping d. Proper type and temperature of sprinkler heads ion concealed spaces. e. Proper clearance of heads from obstructions. 5. Hydrostatically test all piping at 200 psi for 2 hours. Final Fire Sprinkler Inspection 1. Must be scheduled by the fire alarm contractor. 2. Fax copy of completed Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping to Fire Community services (623-773-7295) prior to calling for final inspection. a. Final Inspection will not be scheduled without this documentation. b. Final Inspection can not be scheduled until fire alarm system is complete. 3. Consult approved plans 4. Verify Proper components are installed and functioning on the sprinkler system riser. a. Tamper switch b. Water Flow switch 5. Observe a main drain test and verify the residual pressure at the base of the riser meets or exceeds the required the system demand pressure listed in the approved hydraulic calculations. a. Test must be performed at peak water demand (weekdays between 5:30am-7:30am) b. Test must flow for at least 2 minutes. 6. Document static and residual pressures listed on the “calc”plate. 7. Verify proper signage on riser components a. Main Drain b. Control Valve c. Inspectors Test d. Hydraulic “Calc” Plate 8. Verify Spare Sprinkler head box location and contents a. Type and number of heads b. Sprinkler head wrench c. Copy of NFPA 25 9. Verify the placement of a 4-way earthquake support brace on the riser 10. Seal in floor where riser penetrates the building 11. Walk through Building to verify a. Proper placement, type, and temperature of sprinkler heads b. Sprinkler heads are free of obstructions by building elements (i.e. light fixtures, ceiling fans, decorations, etc.) 12. Observe flow test and operation of sprinkler water flow switch via Inspector’s Test valve. 13. Receive written Record of Completion form sprinkler systems contractor. Rough Fire Alarm Inspection 1. Must be scheduled by the fire alarm contractor. 2. Verify the Fire alarm installing contractor has a permit with the City of Peoria Fire Department. a. Installation of fire alarm systems includes pulling wire, installing conduit, placement of fire related boxes (pull stations, horn strobes, detectors, etc.) 3. Consult approved plans. 4. Verify the following: a. Proper wire type b. Proper wire size c. Proper support of all wiring d. Proper support of conduit and back boxes. e. Location of all fire alarm system devices. Final Fire Alarm System Inspection 1. NFPA 72 Report must be completed and faxed to Fire Community Services (623-773-7295) before the final inspection will be scheduled. 2. Must be scheduled by the fire alarm contractor. a. Duct detectors, if installed, must be connected and operational prior to scheduling this inspection. 3. Verify the Fire Alarm Contractor has not changed. a. If contractor has changed… i. Verify the Fire alarm installing contractor has a permit with the City of Peoria Fire Department. 1. Installation of fire alarm systems includes pulling wire, installing conduit, placement of fire related boxes (pull stations, horn strobes, detectors, etc.) 4. Verify the proper location of all fire alarm devices 5. Observe a functional test of all fire alarm devices a. Verify the following i. All signals are received at the FACP ii. All signals are received at the Graphic Annunciator iii. All signals were received at the off-site monitoring agency. b. Measure decibel reading of alarm system i. Must be 15 dB above ambient noise level 6. Observe a 24-hour stand by battery power test. a. At the end of the 24-hour test conduct a 5 minute audible test of one detector and/or pull station. 7. Receive record of completion from alarm system contractor. Kitchen Hood Inspections 1. Must be scheduled by the fire alarm contractor. 2. Verify the installing contractor has a permit with the City of Peoria Fire Department. 3. Consult approved plans 4. Verify the following: a. Location of manual pull stations b. Location, size, and type extinguishing agent. c. Proper pipe size d. Proper nozzle type e. Nozzle locations f. Air movement through all system nozzles g. Test of fusible link h. Activation of manual pull stations i. Deactivation of all fuel sources under hood during all tests j. Activation of building fire alarm during all tests. k. Proper placement of Class “K” fire extinguisher i. Must be within 30 feet of cooking equipment Final Fire Inspection 1. Verify building address size and location a. If located between grade and 11 f t. 11 inches the letters must be a minimum of 6 inches. b. If located above 12 feet from grade, the letters must be a minimum of 12 inches. c. Visible from street or road fronting the property. 2. Verify Riser and FACP rooms are labeled correctly. a. Letter must be contrasting b. Letters must be minimum of 3 inches 3. Verify proper location of Knox Boxes a. Keys are to be placed inside Knox box at this time. 4. Verify fire lanes are appropriately marked. a. Signs or lettering on curb must be at least 80 feet on center. 5. Verify the FDC a. Is painted red b. The address that it supports is stenciled on it in 2 inch letters c. Max height 3 feet 6 inches 6. Verify the placement of fire extinguishers a. Correct type b. Proper location (75 foot max travel distance) c. Mounted d. Unobstructed