periodic inspection and maintenance of system components are required. Inspection should include a visual check and, if possible, a test of the components to be sure a working condition exists. The frequency of the overall testing and inspection process is summarized in table 8-2.

INSPECTION AND TESTING

During inspections of sprinklers, certain conditions indicate maintenance requirements. If these conditions are not corrected, they will reduce the reliability of the system. These conditions and

Table 8-2. - Summary of Inspection and Test Frequencies for Sprinkler Systems