Annual Inspection (wet type) include:

• Water flow alarm tests using the inspector’s test connection to be conducted annually (BC Fire Code Section 6.5.3.2-1)).
• Main drain water flow test (BC Fire Code Section 6.5.3.11-1).

Annual inspections must also include:

• General overview of system to look for proper installation and any apparent changes, alterations, additions, damage.
• Operation/condition of all valves, gauges, piping, bracing, sprinklers, mechanical and electrical alarms, pumps and all other associated hardware.

Monthly Inspections include:

• Inspection of water supply valves that are locked in the open position

Annual Inspections (dry type) include:

• Trip test annually with control valve partially open ( BC Fire Code Section 6.5.3.12-1 ). (Full trip conducted through inspector’s test valve, with control valve open, must be conducted every three years.)
• Auxiliary low point drains to be drained before each winter ( BC Fire Code Section 6.5.4.8-1).