Safety 2013 Proceedings

606 What If Your Sprinkler System Fails? The Critical Need for Fire Pump Testing (I)

Instructor: Thomas W. LaCorte, CFPS, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Warren, NJ

Description: NFPA 25 has specific requirements for weekly and annual fire pump testing. This session will highlight the changes in the 2011 edition of NFPA 25 regarding pump testing. Procedures for weekly and annual fire pump testing, the proper use and set up of test equipment, procedures and safety concerns will be reviewed. Attendees will learn how to evaluate the annual fire pump test results including graphing and analyzing pump and electric motor performance.

Level: I