Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Maintenance Checklist

Water-based systems, including sprinklers, standpipes, fire pumps, tanks and hydrants, form the foundation of every building’s fire protection network. They deliver the pressure, flow, and coverage needed to control or extinguish a fire before it spreads. But maintaining them isn’t just about compliance; it’s about ensuring that life-saving equipment performs exactly as designed, every single time.

Over time, valves can seize, gauges may drift off baseline, and piping can corrode or become obstructed. Without consistent inspection, these hidden problems can limit water supply or delay activation during a fire. Routine maintenance ensures that all control valves, alarm devices, and water sources work seamlessly together, keeping your fire protection system ready to respond in seconds.

Our Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Maintenance Checklist provides a clear, step-by-step framework for staying inspection-ready and compliant with fire codes and NFPA standards.

What’s Inside the Checklist

Your downloadable checklist includes:

• Weekly Tasks: Control valve verification, fire pump no-flow tests, and gauge pressure checks.
• Monthly Tasks: Sprinkler head inspections, valve accessibility checks, and tank level monitoring.
• Quarterly Tasks: Alarm and supervisory device testing, valve condition reviews, and tamper switch inspections.
• Annual Maintenance: Main drain and flow tests, standpipe and hydrant inspections, and tank alarm checks.
• 5-Year+ Tasks: Internal piping inspections, hydrostatic testing, and obstruction investigations.
• After Fire Events: Restoration steps, post-incident documentation, and fire protection continuity measures.
• Maintenance Log: A built-in table for recording all inspection intervals, findings, and technician notes.

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Routine inspections keep your system reliable, responsive and ready, ensuring that water pressure, flow, and coverage never fail when needed most.

Download the checklist below to simplify inspections, document compliance, and maintain full fire protection system readiness.