Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Records
In accordance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC) and Fire Prevention Code of the County of Fairfax (FPCCF), inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of all fire protection systems within a building, structure, or property shall be performed and documented as outlined in the applicable referenced standard listed in Section 901.6.1 of the SFPC and FPCCF that states the following:
901.6.1 Standards. Fire protection systems shall be inspection, tested, and maintained in accordance with the referenced standards listed in table 901.6.1.
The referenced standards for the different types of fire protection systems provide information concerning the system and associated components and inspection and test interval for systems and components that may be in a building, structure, or property. Table 901.6.1, found below, lists the type of fire protection system, reference standard, and link to the specific chapter that applies to the system. (NFPA links are viewable by NFPA subscribers.)
Currently, the Office of the Fire Marshal requires that upon completion of the annual inspection and test of all fire protection systems applicable to the building, structure, or property, the complete records of the inspections, tests, and results shall be uploaded to the Planning and Land Use System (PLUS) portal. Click this link for additional information concerning how to set up an account and how to use PLUS for ITM report sharing.
The annual inspections and tests cover all systems and associated components. However, in addition to the annual inspection and test report, there are requirements for inspection and testing intervals that, for some system components and devices, are every three, five, and for some system components, every 12 years. Therefore, those inspections and test shall be submitted at the appropriate internal along with the annual inspection and test report.
To maintain compliance with the SFPC and FPCCF, review the chapter links in the table for awareness of the minimum requirements related to the system and associated components. Failure to inspect, test, and maintain, provide reports, or act in a timely manner to resolve deficiencies will result in inspection fees.
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SFPC and FPCCF Table 901.6.1 Fire Protection System Maintenance Standards
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Type of System / Water-Based
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Applicable Standard
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Applicable Chapter
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Sprinkler
Internal Piping Condition and Obstruction Investigation
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NFPA 25 / 2020 Edition – Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
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Chapter 5
Chapter 14
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Standpipe & Hose Systems
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NFPA 25
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Chapter 6
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Private Fire Service Mains
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NFPA 25
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Chapter 7
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Fire Pumps
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NFPA 25
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Chapter 8
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Water Storage Tanks
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NFPA 25
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Chapter 9
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Water Spray Fixed Systems
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NFPA 25
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Chapter 10
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Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems
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NFPA 25
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Chapter 11
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Water Mist Systems
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NFPA 25
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Chapter 12
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Common Components and Valves
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NFPA 25
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Chapter 13
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Type of System / Gas-Based
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Applicable Standard
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Applicable Chapter
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Carbon Dioxide
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NFPA 12 / 2018 Edition – Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
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Chapter 4
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Halon
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NFPA 12A / 2018 Edition – Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
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Chapter 6
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Hybrid
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NFPA 770 / 2021 Edition – Standard on Hybrid (Water and Ga Fire-Extinguishing Systems
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Chapter 14
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Clean Agent
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NFPA 2001 / 2018 Edition – Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
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Chapter 8
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Aerosol
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NFPA 2010 / 2020 Edition – Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems
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Chapter 9
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Type of System / Chemical -Based
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Applicable Standard
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Applicable Chapter
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Dry Chemical
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NFPA 17 / 2021 Edition Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
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Chapter 11
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Wet Chemical
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NFPA 17A / 2021 Edition Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
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Chapter 8
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Type of System / Other
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Applicable Standard
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Applicable Chapter
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Fire Extinguishers
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NFPA 10 / 2018 Edition Standard for Portable Fire Extinguisher
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Chapter 7
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Fire Alarm and Detection (Includes Elevator Shaft / Machine Room / Lobby Smoke and Heat Detectors)
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NFPA 72 / 2019 Edition National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
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Chapter 14
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Smoke Control and Smoke Management
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NFPA 92 / 2018 Edition – Standard for Smoke Contral Systems
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Chapter 8
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Smoke and Heat Vents
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NFPA 204 / 2018 Edition – Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting
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Chapter 12
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Low, Medium, High Expansion Foam
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NFPA 11 / 2016 Edition - Standard for Low-, Medium-, High-Expansion Foam
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Chapter 12
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