S12 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS SPRINKLER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 NEWEST UPDATE

S12 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS SPRINKLER

When a system filled with a nonfreezing solution is used and the system
is connected to to a potable (drinking) water supply, it shall be subject to
the requirements of the—– – ANSWER- Health Department and the
Bureau of water supply of the Department of Environmental Protection
When a system filled with a nonfreezing solution is used and the system
is connected to a potable (drinking) water supply, it shall be subject to
the requirements of the Health Department and the Bureau of water
supply of the Department of Environmental Protection and may require
that a —- be installed – ANSWER- backflow preventer be installed
Approved nonfreezing solutions include glycerin not greater than—- and
glycon greater than —- non freezing solution – ANSWER- 48%/38%
Approved nonfreezing solutions include glycerin not greater than 48%,
and propylene glycol not greater than 38% non-freezing solution.
Sprinkler heads subject to damage shall be —- – ANSWER- protected
IV. GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR RECORD KEEPING,
IMPAIRMENTS AND SAFETY – ANSWER-


It shall be the responsibility of the Certificate of Fitness holder to
perform the following: – ANSWER- It shall be the responsibility of the
Certificate of Fitness holder to perform the following:
Record keeping. The Certificate of Fitness holder shall maintain a
detailed record of all inspections.
Records. Records of all system inspections, tests, servicing and other
maintenance required by this NYC Fire Code, the NYC Fire Rules or the
referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises or other
approved location for a minimum of 3 years and made available for
inspection by any Fire Department representative. (FC 901.6.2)
Detailed Records. A detailed inspection report shall include information
relative to conditions of water supply, gravity and pressure tanks and
levels therein, valves, risers, piping, sprinkler heads and Fire Department
connections, alarms, fire , booster and special service pumps,
obstructions, and conditions of all other system equipment and
appurtenances. All defects and/or impairments shall be noted on the
report. Records shall be readily available to any representative of the
Fire Department.
Riser Card. In addition to those records required by NFPA 25 as
mentioned above, an approved card bearing the dates of each inspection,
certificate of fitness number and signature of the certificate of fitness
holder shall be posted on the premises near the main water supply
control valve. (FC 901.6.2.1) (This approved card shall not replace or
supersede the detailed record of inspection).


Notification of all defects shall be reported to the owner or their
representative by the Certificate of Fitness holder. After 30 days, any of
the defects that have not been corrected shall be immediately reported to
the Fire Department Borough Communication Office.
Failure to make inspections, maintain records, and report defects or
violations may be cause for revocation of the Certificate of Fitness and
court
Record keeping – ANSWER- The Certificate of Fitness holder shall
maintain a detailed record of all inspections.
Records of all —-, —-, —- and —–required by this NYC Fire Code, the
NYC Fire Rules or the referenced standards shall be maintained on the
premises or other approved location – ANSWER- system inspections,
tests, servicing and other maintenance
Records of all system inspections, tests, servicing and other maintenance
required by this NYC Fire Code, the NYC Fire Rules or the referenced
standards shall be maintained on the premises or other approved location
for a minimum of—- years and made available to—- – ANSWER- 3
years/any Fire Department representative
Detailed Records. A detailed inspection report shall include information
relative to – ANSWER- conditions of water supply
gravity and pressure tanks and levels therein

valves
risers
piping
sprinkler heads and fire dept connections
alarms
fire
booster andspecial service pumps
obstructions
and conditions of all other system equipment and appurtenances.
Records shall be readily available to any representative of – ANSWERthe fire dept
Riser Card. In addition to those records required by NFPA 25 as
mentioned above, an approved card bearing the – ANSWER- dates of

Reference https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/cof-s12

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