MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

QATAR CIVIL DEFENSE

FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
Form SS-ITM-M/E-O-01

2.2
I. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
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QATAR CIVIL DEFENSE
FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
Form SS-ITM-M/E-O-01

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

Legend
Semi-Annual Annually MR

Remarks

Y - Satisfactory N – Unsatisfactory N/A – Not Applicable

Notes
1. Fill up color shaded cells with “Y”, “N”, or “N/A”.
2. Additional notes can be added at the last page of this guide.
3. Methods / Frequencies WITHOUT COLOR are referred to Manufacturer’s Recommendation / Technical
Specialists.
4. Methods of Inspection, Testing and Maintenance shall be based on NFPA 13, NFPA 25, NFPA 3, NFPA Fire
Protection System – Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Manual and/or Manufacturer’s recommendation.
Frequency (Y, N, N/A)
Code Item
CONTRACTOR

Semi-annually Annually

I.i INSPECTION

I.i1 Inspect control valves.

I.i2 Dry Pipe, Pre-action, and Deluge Sprinkler

Systems
I.i3 Alarm Valves and System Riser Check Valves

I.i4 Dry Pipe Pre-action, and Deluge Valves

I.i5 Pre-action Systems

I.i6 Backflow Prevention Devices

I.i7 Inspect alarm devices (water flow device or

pressure switch)
I.i8 Inspect fire department connection

I.i9 Pressure Reducing and Relief Valves

I.i10 Inspect sprinklers and piping

I.i11 Inspect pipe hangers and seismic braces

I.i12 Inspect information signs

I.i13 Verify supply of spare sprinklers and

wrench.
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I.i14 Inspect interior of dry pipe and pre-action

valves when the trip test is conducted.
I.i15 Open flushing connection. Inspect pipe
internally. (every 5 years)
I.i16 Internally inspect wet pipe alarm valves, pre-
action valves, dry pipe valves and associated
strainers, filters, and restrictive orifices.
(every 5 years)
I.t TESTING

I.t1 Main drain test

I.t2 Fire Department Connections

I.t3 Wet Pipe System Flow Alarm

I.t4 Water Flow Alarm

I.t5 Dry Pipe Priming Level

I.t6 Dry Pipe System Low Air Pressure Alarm

I.t7 Wet Pipe System Flow Alarm

I.t8 Quick Opening Device

I.t9 Preaction System Flow Alarm

I.t10 Deluge System Flow Alarm

I.t11 Control Valves

I.t12 Cold Weather Valves

I.t13 Dry Pipe Systems

I.t14 Deluge Systems

I.t15 Preaction Systems

I.t14 Main drain test

I.t15 Wet Pipe Systems (test mechanical flow

alarm)
I.t16 Dry Pipe Systems

I.t17 Pre-action Sprinkler System (trip test)

I.t18 Deluge Sprinkler System (trip test)

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FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
Form SS-ITM-M/E-O-01

I.t19 Cooking Equipment Sprinklers (fusible link

type)
I.t20 Full flow trip test dry pipe valve. (every 3
years)
I.t21 Test or replace gauges. (every 5 years)

I.t22 Replace dry type sprinklers. (every 10 years)

XII.m MAINTENANCE

I.m1 Maintain air dryers in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.
I.m2 Maintain compressors in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
I.m3 Spray Cooking Areas. Replace sprinkler
covering when deposit or residue
accumulates.
I.m4 Lubricate all valve stems.

I.m5 Clean strainers if provided.

I.m6 Dry Pipe, Pre-action, and Deluge Systems

I.m7 Drain all low point drains (drum drips).

I.m8 Maintain valve in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions.
I.m9 Backflow Prevention Assemblies (in
accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
I.m10 Cooking Equipment. Replace sprinklers and
automatic spray nozzles
XII.m1 Refer to manufacturer’s instruction for
complete maintenance procedure.
(Note: May include all necessary daily
or weekly activities to complete ITM
procedures. Also, may include
preventive and corrective maintenance
as per recommendation of
manufacturer or specialists.)
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FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
Form SS-ITM-M/E-O-01

Code Notes / Comments / Resolution: [Key in the code at the beginning of each note (I, II, III, IV, V,
or VI).]

I , hereby declare that the information filled-up on this form is true and correct
and that all system and equipment is operational except as noted in the comments section of this guide.

(Signature above Printed Name) / Date (Signature above Printed Name) / Date

ITM Contractor Facility Manager

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QATAR CIVIL DEFENSE
FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
Form SS-ITM-M/E-O-01

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

GENERAL INFORMATION FORM - 1
Building Name: _______________________________________________________ Date: _________
Location: ____________________________________________________________________________

General
Systems Designation: ___________________________________________________________________
Location of Sprinkler Valve: ______________________________________________________________
Type of Sprinkler System Wet Dry Deluge Pre-action
Make and Model of Sprinkler Valve: _______________________________________________________
Is the building fully sprinklers? YES NO
Is the entire sprinkler systems in service? YES NO
Has the sprinkler system been modified since last inspection? YES NO

Valves
How are valves supervised? Sealed Locked Tampered Switch
Are valves identified with signs? YES NO

Pumps
Is fire pump? Diesel Electric Gasoline Others _______
When was the fire pump last inspected? ___________________________________________________
Is the fire pump in good condition? YES NO

Water Supply
When was the last water supply test made? ________________________________________________
Are reservoirs, tanks or pressure tanks in good conditions? YES NO

Fire Department Connections

Location? ____________________________________________________________________________
Are identification signs provided? YES NO

Wet System
Is system hydraulically calculated? YES NO

Dry System
Remarks: ____________________________________________________________________________

Deluge Systems
Remarks: ____________________________________________________________________________

Pre-action System
Remarks: ____________________________________________________________________________
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QATAR CIVIL DEFENSE
FIRE PREVENTION DEPARTMENT
Form SS-ITM-M/E-O-01

SN SIGNIFICANT COMMENTS

APPROVED REJECTED

(Signature above Printed Name) / Date (Signature above Printed Name) / Date

ITM Contractor Facility Manager