Man Hours .5
Special Instructions:
The work required by this procedure may cause the activation of an alarm and/or a
supervisory signal. Tamper switches may be provided. (See FPFSUPSIGTST-Q). The
office manager and the control center or fire department that will receive
the alarm and/or signal must be notified prior to start of work. When a valve is
left unattended in a position which will interrupt fire protection water supply,
special procedures must be complied with. Most fire system control valves are
normally in the open position. If a valve is found closed at the time of the
inspection, confirmation must be obtained through the buildings manager's office
on the proper normal valve position. This work should be done when other
scheduled maintenance is being performed that involves water flow through
valve(s). (See Insp. FPACHKVV-A, FPDRYPPDLGE-M, & FPFPSTINDW-A). Review
manufacturer's instructions.
Items to Check & Initial Completion:
1. ___ Remove any obstructions for easy accessibility of valve.
2. ___ Determine that safe ladders or access ways are in place
where needed.
3. ___ Inspect for damage to valve or accessories, including
tampering devices.
4. ___ Determine that valve is properly identified.
5. ___ Check that nonrising stem and underground valves are marked
with direction in which to open. If not, permanently mark valve
with proper direction to open.
6. ___ Lubricate outside stems, and other friction points used for
operating valves.
7. ___ Remove any tamper locking devices and completely close (or
open) valves. Check that water flow has ceased when valve is
closed.
8. ___ Inspect for leaks.
9. ___ Reopen (or close) valve and check for leaks at stem and
joints.
10.___ Replace tamper seals or locks.
11.___ Clean up and remove all debris from work area.
Tools & Materials:
1. Standard Tool Kit
Plus Pipe wrenches to 24"
Tubing cutters
Flaring tool
Small acetylene outfit
Packing tool kit and packing
3/4" socket set
Crescent wrenches to 14"
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