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Hi all,
We are a 5 yr-old condo and are trying to make sense of the new regulations regarding inspections of the sprinkler system. Are the regs just for new coops and condos or for existing ones? Our insurer is requiring a yearly inspection of the pressure in the sprinkler system but the agency we have asked to do the inspection thinks they should be coming out monthly at an expense of $4,000 per NYC regs. Can anyone clarify this for us.
Thanks in advance!
If your building is five years old, the 5-year Pressure Test should be coming up for renewal. This test is performed by a licensed plumber and the Fire Department is present to witness and pass/fail your system. There should be a card in the superintendents office with the date of the last test.
If I understand this correctly your property is subject to a monthly visable inspection which your super should carry out (he would require a certificate of fitness for this from the FDNY). There is a standard list of items that need to be checked. In addition the system is subject to a five year pressurized test which a licenced plumber would carry out on your behalf and file with the city. You can always check the FDNY web site or swing by your local fire house (with coffee and doughnuts)
Hope this helps Bob.
Thanks Bob. The problem is we don't have a super. We are a small condo (20 units) with back-office management (i.e. they do the billing). I think I'll take you up on the FDNY web site. I cant find anything that says we are required to do a monthly check. If it is required, maybe a Board member can do it the checklist. Thanks!
I still think you may need someone to inspect the equipment on a monthly basis that has an FDNY Certificate of Fitness. You can always e-mail me directly for additional information.
jawitmolh@aol.com
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Have your Suoer get a C of F for a sprinkler and he can maintain it by keeping a log book of his monthly inspections and making sure the sprinkler valves are maintained in the open position plus keeping extra sprinkler heads on hand.
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