Fire Protection Checklist

FIRE PROTECTION CHECKLIST
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DESIGN
Calculations
Pipe sizes and Materials
Sprinklers
Smoke Detectors
Fire Hydrants
Deluge Systems
Hose Stations
Portable Extinguishers
Hose Houses
Fire Pump
Fire Suppression Systems
DRAFTING
Symbol Legend and Drawing List
Uniformity and Consistency
Identification
Standards
Spelling
Title Blocks and Seals
DRAWINGS
Identification
Accessibility, Clearance, and Interference
Capacities and Sizes
Dimensions
Code and Standards Compliance
Client Requirements
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Coordination with Specifications
Related Work by Others
General
INSTALLATION
Scope Sections
Material and Equipment Sections
Project Completion Sections
General
MODEL (See Model Checking Checklist)

DESIGN
Calculations
Check each calculation for the following:
Job name and number.
Date.
Designer’s name.
Title or designation of what the calculation is for.
Check all calculations for use of correct formulas and

equations, correct factors, reasonable assumptions, correct
arithmetic, and reasonable answers.
Calculations for sizes and capacities are used on drawings

and in specifications are formally documented.
Pipe Sizes and Materials
Check fluid velocities and pressure drops for conformance to

requirements, codes, and standards.
Pipe materials and fittings are suitable for the application.

Do they meet NFPA and UL/FM approval?
Pipe wall thickness conforms with applicable codes.
Sprinklers
Check for proper sprinkler head types, orifice size (K factor)
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and temperature rising.
Sprinkler head spacing is in accordance with applicable

codes.
Flow alarms are of the correct type and in the proper location.
The proper number and type of backflow preventers are

provided.
Freeze protection has been provided for exposed sprinkler

systems.
Proper coverage classification has been checked.
Smoke Detectors
Check smoke detectors for the proper type, spacings and

locations.
Duct detectors are installed.
Fire Hydrants
Check the number, type, and locations of fire hydrants.
Proper connections are provided.
Deluge Systems
Check flow rates, pipe size and pressure drop.
Check for correct nozzle type.
Check detector type, spacings and locations.
Hose stations
Check that locations and spacings are in accordance with

code.
Check hose length, diameter and material.
Check valve type and size.
Piping system feeding hose stations is of adequate size to

allow water flow rate and pressure drop in accordance with
codes.
Portable Extinguishers
Check type, locations and size. Check inspection dates.
Check cabinet type.

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Hose Houses
Check to see that each hose house has the proper equipment.
Check that locations are correct.
Fire Pump
Check fire pump for required GPM, outlet pressure and

NPSH.
Check that proper accessories have been provided.
Check jockey pump for required GPM, outlet pressure and

NPSH.
The unit UL/FM is approved.
Pump cooling has been provided for.
Fire Suppression Systems
Confirm that the proper fire suppression system is used for

the area and/or equipment to be covered.
Verify that required area and/or equipment is properly

covered.
Alarm Systems
Confirm that proper alarms are installed.
Check that alarm signals are sounding or are visual at

designated places.
Check panels for alarm-reset capacities.
DRAFTING
Symbol Legend and Drawing List
There is a legend of symbols and abbreviations.
All symbols are used on drawings and are listed in the

legend.
Check that fire protection drawing list is complete, accurate,

and up-to-date.
Uniformity and Consistency
The same symbols are used on all of the drawings and agree
with the legend.
Lettering and linework is uniform throughout the drawings
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and consistent with the Project procedure Manual.
Equipment callouts and nomenclature do agree with

equipment list and specifications.
Correct revision number has been used consistently on the

same sheet.
Match lines do check from sheet to sheet. Reference drawing

number are shown and are correct.
Confirm size, type, service, direction of flow, and location of

pipe and equipment crossing match lines on adjacent
drawings.
Sections do agree with plans in equipment shown, size of

equipment, orientation and location.
Requirements for monorails, cranes, etc. are shown on plans

and in sections.
Identification
Check room names and/or numbers with architectural plans

and/or general arrangements.
Check column lines and numbers.
There is a north arrow for each plan.
There are titles and graphic scales on all plans, elevations,

sections, details and diagrams.
Section cutting lines and numbers are shown for all sections
and in accordance with project drafting standards.
Reference to other drawings are correct.
The floor, equipment, pipe and roof elevations are called out
on the plans and there is a riser diagram that indicates
relative heights.
There is a key plan (with area designation if applicable) on all

plans.
Standards
Project drafting standards are adhered to.
Standard general notes are provided.
Each drawing does have a copyright stamp.
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Spelling
Check for spelling errors throughout the drawings.
Title Blocks and Seals
Title blocks are filled in.
An engineer’s/architect’s seal is on each drawing.
DRAWINGS
Identification
Fire protection equipment is identified by notes or symbols

on plans and sections.
Equipment names, numbers and locations do agree with

those in the equipment list and on other department’s
general arrangement drawings.
Accessibility, Clearance, and Interference
Provisions have been made for installation or removal of fire

protection equipment.
There is clearance for servicing equipment.
Drawing and testing means are provided.
Interference between equipment and any of the following:
Building structure and framing.
Building equipment, doors, etc.
Process piping.
Process equipment.
Electrical fixtures, cable trays, conduit racks, and equipment.
Control systems equipment.
Plumbing fixtures and equipment.
HVAC equipment and ductwork.
Material handling equipment.
Other fire protection equipment and piping.
Capacities and Sizes
Capacity or size of each piece of equipment is indicated by

note, schedule or specification.
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Capacities and sizes do agree with documented calculations.
Densities are properly shown.
Dimensions
Each piece of fire protection equipment is located

dimensionally on plans.
Code and Standards Compliance
Check the project against governing code requirements.

(Federal, State, Local, NFPA, FM/UL)
Check for compliance with project standards.
Hazardous areas are defined according to code requirements.
Verify that smoke and/or fire dampers are shown where

required.
Verify that type, rating and location of fire odors are as

required by code.
Client Requirements
Client requirements for this project have been provided

within scope of work and design criteria.
Coordination with Specifications
Check the names, numbers and types of equipment shown on

the drawings and schedules with those in specifications.
Verify all references to the specifications.
Related Work by Others
Check the drawings of other departments for indication of items as follows, and report discrepancies to
the particular department:
Architectural:
Check locations and sizes of openings required in floors, roof

and walls.
Access has been provided to all fire protection equipment,

such as ladder to roof, ceiling access doors, catwalks, fire
department connections, inspection test connects, etc.
Check ceiling heights versus equipment and piping.
Check locations of walls, doors, and windows.
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Check requirements of fire rated walls, doors, and hardware.
Check for proper egress provisions.
Ceilings are rated.
Structural:
Verify that locations of slabs, platforms, or special steel

provided for fire protection equipment are as required.
Check locations and size of openings required in slabs, walls,

roofs, and curbs for same (if required).
Verify column spacing, orientation and designation.
Check crane/monorail requirements, locations, elevations,

lengths, clearances, width of beam flange, etc.
Check interior and exterior wind bracing and gusset plates

relative to fire protection equipment and piping.
Investigate effect of building expansion joints relative to fire

protection equipment arrangements and piping.
Verify foundation locations versus equipment locations and

pipe entrance locations.
Verify that structural framing is protected.
Electrical:
Check locations of required drains and vents.
Check for drainage from contaminated areas.
Check that water tap and equipment are correct.
HVAC:
Review areas containing wide ductwork for possible special

design to permit proper coverage at floor level.
Check requirements of fire dampers inside ducts penetrating

fire walls. Also check for required duct detectors.
Equipment does shut down when required.
Material Handling:
Verify that material handling equipment penetrative fire

walls is protected with electrical duct-off, spray system,
guillotine or other system to prevent spread of fire.
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In-rack sprinklers or other special systems are installed.
General
Special considerations have been met for freeze protection,

cooling, heating and ventilation of equipment and areas
specified by fire protection section.
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
Scope Sections (Scope of work, description of systems, owner furnished materials, contractor furnished
materials, etc.)
Check these sections to confirm that they have been tailored

to this project.
Check the drawings listed in the specification against the

drawing numbers.
Materials and Equipment Sections
Make sure that there is a specification which conforms to

code requirements for each new piece of equipment and each
material shown on the drawings.
Project Completion Sections (Testing, balancing and adjusting, operating and maintenance data,
guarantees)
Check these sections to confirm that they have been tailored

to this project.
General
Check through the specifications for errors in typing,

spelling, grammar, etc.
Where reference is made to the drawings, check the drawings

to verify.
MODEL (See Model Section Checking Checklist)
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FIRE PROTECTION CHECKLIST

Client and Project Name: Date:

Project Number: PM:

APPLICABLE ITEMS TO BE CHECKED CHECKED DATE

Pipe sizes and Materials

Fire Suppression Systems

Uniformity and Consistency

Title Blocks and Seals

Accessibility, Clearance, and Interference

Capacities and Sizes

Code and Standards Compliance

APPLICABLE ITEMS TO BE CHECKED CHECKED DATE

Related Work by Others

Material and Equipment Sections

Project Completion Sections

MODEL (See Model Checking Checklist)

Check each calculation for the following:

Job name and number.

Title or designation of what the calculation is for.

Check all calculations for use of correct formulas and

Calculations for sizes and capacities are used on drawings

Pipe Sizes and Materials

Check fluid velocities and pressure drops for conformance to

Pipe materials and fittings are suitable for the application.

Pipe wall thickness conforms with applicable codes.

Check for proper sprinkler head types, orifice size (K factor)

APPLICABLE ITEMS TO BE CHECKED CHECKED DATE

Sprinkler head spacing is in accordance with applicable

The proper number and type of backflow preventers are

Freeze protection has been provided for exposed sprinkler

Proper coverage classification has been checked.

Check smoke detectors for the proper type, spacings and

Duct detectors are installed.

Check the number, type, and locations of fire hydrants.

Proper connections are provided.

Check flow rates, pipe size and pressure drop.

Check for correct nozzle type.

Check detector type, spacings and locations.

Check that locations and spacings are in accordance with

Check hose length, diameter and material.

Check valve type and size.

Piping system feeding hose stations is of adequate size to

Check type, locations and size. Check inspection dates.

Check cabinet type.

APPLICABLE ITEMS TO BE CHECKED CHECKED DATE

Check that locations are correct.

Check fire pump for required GPM, outlet pressure and

Check that proper accessories have been provided.

Check jockey pump for required GPM, outlet pressure and

The unit UL/FM is approved.

Pump cooling has been provided for.

Fire Suppression Systems

Confirm that the proper fire suppression system is used for

Verify that required area and/or equipment is properly

Confirm that proper alarms are installed.

Check that alarm signals are sounding or are visual at

Check panels for alarm-reset capacities.

There is a legend of symbols and abbreviations.

All symbols are used on drawings and are listed in the