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October 31, 2007
Sprinkler test questions
Hello all brownstoners,
We have a 3 family house which has sprinklers and they need to be tested. Can someone tell me how often these sprinklers must be tested? We are also thinking of taking that test to conduct the inspection ourselves. Has anyone taken this test or have any experience going this route?
thanks to all,
sxm
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The sprinklers need to be checked every month. They need to be tested every year. My plumber tests them at the same time as he does our yearly boiler service. You could learn how to check them every month. I would spring for the plumber every year. It's not worth the money you'd save vs dying in a horrific way.
Posted by: guest at October 31, 2007 7:14 PM
So I do not need a plumber to check the sprinklers, nor do I have to take a test to check them. I just have to learn how to check them. Is this correct? A plumber once a year is fine w/ me, it's calling a plumber to check them every month that I want to avoid.
Posted by: sxm at October 31, 2007 11:38 PM
In order to check the sprinklers yourself you need to get certified by the FDNY. Check out the DOB site for more info. I think they have a certification test every couple months. You should be able to download the study sheet online. I don't know anyone that's taken the test, but I'm guessing it's not too difficult. Good luck!
ps. you might be exempt because you only have 3 units.
Posted by: guest at November 2, 2007 1:51 PM
i have 2 units. am i required to test the sprinklers each year?
Posted by: guest at November 3, 2007 3:01 PM
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