Professional Understanding for NFPA 25

(Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems)

Course Duration:

• Total Duration: 36 hours
• Structure: 6 Days × 6 Hours per Day
•  or 9 Days × 4 Hours per Day
• or 12 Days × 3 Hours per Day
• Includes lectures, group exercises, field demos, and assessments.

Overview:

This 36-hour intensive diploma provides professionals with practical and theoretical expertise in NFPA 25, the standard for the inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of water-based fire protection systems. The course explores all NFPA 25 chapters and annexes in detail, focusing on real-world application through hands-on sessions, case studies, and compliance evaluations. It is designed to help learners achieve a confident and professional-level understanding to ensure system readiness and code compliance.

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of fire protection systems (particularly water-based systems)
• Familiarity with NFPA standards is recommended but not mandatory
• Background in facility maintenance, engineering, safety, or fire protection is preferred

Who Should Attend:

• Fire Protection Engineers and Technicians
• Facility and Maintenance Engineers
• Safety and Loss Prevention Officers
• AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction)
• Building Inspectors
• Fire System Contractors and Consultants
• Insurance Risk Assessors

Course Content

PART ONE
1- Administration
1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Application
1.4 Units
2- Referenced Publications
2.1 General
2.2 NFPA Publications
2.3 Other Publications
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections
3- Definitions
3.1 General
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions
3.3 General Definitions
3.4 Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems Definitions
3.5 Valve Definitions
3.6 Water-Based Fire Protection System Definitions
3.7 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) Task Frequencies
4- General Requirements
4.1 Responsibility of Property Owner or Designated Representative
4.2 Manufacturer’s Corrective Action
4.3 Records
4.4 Water Supply Status
4.5 Inspection
4.6 Testing
4.7 Performance-Based Compliance Programs
4.8 Maintenance
4.9 Safety
5- Sprinkler Systems
5.1 General
5.2 Inspection
5.3 Testing
5.4 Maintenance
5.5 Component Action Requirements
6- Standpipe and Hose Systems
6.1 General
6.2 Inspection
6.3 Testing
6.4 Maintenance
6.5 Component Action Requirements
7- Private Fire Service Mains
7.1 General
7.2 Inspection and Corrective Action
7.3 Testing
7.4 Maintenance
7.5 Component Action Requirements
8- Fire Pumps
8.1 General
8.2 Inspection
8.3 Testing
8.4 Reports
8.5 Maintenance
8.6 Component Replacement Testing Requirements
9- Water Storage Tanks
9.1 General
9.2 Inspection
9.3 Testing
9.4 Maintenance
9.5 Automatic Tank Fill Valves
9.6 Component Action Requirements
10- Water Spray Fixed Systems
10.1 General
10.2 Inspection and Maintenance Procedures
10.3 Operational Tests
10.4 Ultra-High-Speed Water Spray System (UHSWSS) Operational Tests
10.5 Component Action Requirements
11- Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems
11.1 General
11.2 Inspection
11.3 Operational Tests
11.4 Maintenance
11.5 Component Action Requirements
12- Water Mist Systems
12.1 General
12.2 Inspection
12.3 Testing
12.4 Maintenance
12.5 Training
13- Common Components and Valves
13.1 General
13.2 General Provisions
13.3 Control Valves in Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
13.4 System Valves
13.5 Pressure-Reducing Valves and Relief Valves
13.6 Hose Valves
13.7 Backflow Prevention Assemblies
13.8 Fire Department Connections
13.9 Automatic Detection Equipment
13.10 Air Compressors and Nitrogen Generators
13.11 Component Testing Requirements
14- Internal Piping Condition and Obstruction Investigation
14.1 General
14.2 Assessment of Internal Condition of Piping
14.3 Obstruction Investigation and Prevention
14.4 Ice Obstruction
15- Impairments
15.1 General
15.2 Impairment Coordinator
15.3 Tag Impairment System
15.4 Impaired Equipment
15.5 Preplanned Impairment Programs
15.6 Emergency Impairments
15.7 Restoring Systems to Service
16- Special Requirements from Other NFPA Documents
16.1 General
16.2 Small Residential Board and Care Occupancies
ANNEXES
A Explanatory Material
B Forms and Reports for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
C Possible Causes of Pump Troubles
D Obstruction Investigation
E Hazard Evaluation Form
F Connectivity and Data Collection
G Color-Coded Tagging Program
H Informational References
PART TWO
Supplements
1 Conducting Fire Pump Flow Tests
2 ITM Roles and Responsibilities
3 Role of the Inspector
4 Role of the Owner or Designated Representative
5 Role of the Authority Having Jurisdiction

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