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Home My WebLink AboutFire Sprinkler Inspection - 3/3/11 ti7 I L E I1 1 INSPECT ON & T ST REPORT Inspeded By: Greg Krueger Inspection Date: 03/03/2011 Inspection #: 2369 Property Name: North Lake O�ce Center #3 eill To: Engelsman Limited Partnership Property address: �4162 Commerce Avenue NE ain To address: c!o Kraus Anderson Realty Co Prior Lake, MN 55372 4210 West Old Shakopee Road Contact & Phone: 612-723-3904, Jeff VanHecke Bloomington, MN 55437 Was owner representative contaded prior to inspection? []■ Yes � No Representative's Name: same Date Contacted: Rep present during inspection? Q Yes � No Rep's Name: Same Were all rooms availa6le for inspection? Q■ Yes � No Last inspection report available? ❑ Yes � No As-built drawings available? � Yes Q No Zone map available? � Yes � No •• • Date of Installation: No. of Systems: � No. of Wet: � No. of �ry: No. of Preaction: No. of Other: � tocation of valve Assy: mech rooms � � Yes No N/A Other Yes No N/A Other � �.. � • Gauges (Dry, Preaction, Deluge) Control Valves Waterflow Devices Pressure Regulating Devices Valve Supervisory Devices Piping Supervisory Signal Devices (Except Valve) Hose Connections Supervisory Switches Cabinet Gauges (Wet System) Hose Hydrautic Nameplate Hose Storege Device Hanger/Seismic Bracing (Exposed Only) x Hose Nozzle Pipe & Fittings (Exposed On�y) ' � Sprinklers Hose Houses Spare Sprinklers Hose Hydrants (Dry Barrel & Wall) Fire Department Connection x Monitor Nozzles Control Valves +• Hydrants (Wet Barrel) Alarm Valves Mainline Strainers Check Valves Piping(Exposed) Pre-Action/Deluge Piping(Underground) Dry Pipe Valves Valves - Other Pressure Reducing & Relief Backflow Prevention Assemblies �. . •• � Yes No Waterflow Devices Water Motor Gong: No. Present: Did the Alarm Sound? Q ❑ Vane Type: � Pressure Switch Do all waterflow devices operate properly? Q ❑ Valves Supervisory Devices No. Present: 3 Do all supervisroy devices operate properly? � ❑ Supervisory Signai Devices No. Present: Type: MainDrainTest StaNc: 88 P51 Residual: 82 P51 Antifreeze Solution Specific Gravity at 60 F: Freezing Point: °F Adjustment needed? � � � • •' • � • • '� / • • • J • • � � . � � " • Gilbert Mechanicol CoMracton, Inc., 4451 W 76th Stree� Edina, MN 55435 (952) 835-3810 Page 1 of 2 ' • ` � • ' •� ' • ... .. . . NFPA 25 (2002) 'An invpstigation of piping and branch line condit�'ons shall be conducted every 5 years by opening a flushing connection at the end of one main and by removing a sprinkler toward the end of one branch line for the purpose of investigating for the presence of foreign organic and inorganic material:' (Stoted in NFPA 25, 2002 Chapter 13.2.1J Yes No Has the owner been informed of the obstruction investigation requirement? � Q. Date last obstruction investigation was performed: -------- Has an obstruction investigation been performed? � Q Is obstruction investigation required with this inspection? Q� if yes, owner's authorization: ------- Inspections to be completed every 3 years ❑ Hose Connection Pressure Reducing Valves ❑ Water Storage Tank ❑ Hose Rack Assembly Pressure fteducing Valves Inspections to be completed every 5 years ❑ Fire Hose ❑ Systems ❑ Standpipe & Hose System Hydrostatic Test Q. Obstruction Inspection (1 Inspection/system� ❑ Standpipe & Hose System Flow Tests Q Check Valves (InYerior) ❑ Water Storage Tanks Level Indicators � Preaction/Deluge Valves (Interior) � Gauges � Dry Pipe Valves (Interiorj ❑ Sprinklers - Extra High Temperature Tests to be completed every 3 years ❑ Sprinklers - Corrosive Environment � Dry Pipe Valves (Full Flow Trip Test) 7ests to be completed every 10 years � Quick-Opening Devices ❑ Sprinklers - Fast Response Tests to be compieted every 5 years [� Sprinklers in service over SD years � Pressure Reducing and Relief Valves � • � � 1. Definitions - "Inspection" is a visual examinatlon of a system or portion thereof to verify that it appears to be undamaged and in operational condition. "TesY' is a procedure used to determine the status of a system as intended by conducting periodic physical checks on water-based fire protection systems such as waterflow testr, fire Qump tests, alarm tests, and trip tests of dry pipe, preac0o�, or deluge valves. These tests follow up on the origina! acceptance tests at intervals specified 6y NfPA 25. Maintenance" is work performed to keep fire system equipment opera6le or to make repairs. "Owner" is the owner of the property or the occupaht, management firm, or managing indrvidual that has received authority from the owner for the inspectian, testing, and mainte- nance of the fire protection system. "NFPA 25' is the Standard for the Inspection, Testing� and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems (2002 edition) published by the National Fire Protection Association. "Authority Having Jurisdiction" is an organizapon, office, or individual responsible for enforcin� the requirements of NFPA 25 or for approving procedures, "Deficiency" is a condrtion where a sysiem componenY appears to be damaged, not in operadng condition, or the application is not within its designed limits or application. "Work" is the inspections, tests, and maintenance as required by NFPA 25 and as limited by the scope of the contract. 2. Wwk Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. shall inspett and test the fire sprinkler system for the 6uilding in accordance with these terms and conditions. The inspection and tests shall be performed 6y yualified inspectors meeting any and all requirements of the applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction. The Owner shall provide access to all areas of building containing system equ�pment and components requiring inspection under the scope of this inspection. The Owner shall provide a safe working environment and to the best of the Owner's knowledge, no unsafe materials or conditions exist. The Owner agrees to provide all MSDS sheets upon Gilbert Mechanical Contrectors, Inc. request. 3. Scope (a) Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Int. shall inspect and test the fire sprinkler system(s) in accordance with the applicable requirements as contained in the 2002 edition of NFPA 25. All applicable testr and inspections will be performed on an annual basis. (b) The following ihspections and testr are excluded from the scope of this inspectlon and test: (i) Inspections: (ii) Tests: Periodic (5 Year Inspections Periodic (S Year) Tests Fire sprin�lers, pipe, fittings, hanger, and brd�ing in concealed spaces Sample testing for aged fire sprinklers such as above suspended ceilings Backflow device pertormance test(s) except for forward flow test Roadway valves (iii) Maintenance 6uried check valves Corrective or preventative actions inciuding repairs, adjustments, or modifications to System check and alarm valves (internal) correct deficiencies unless specifically included in the scope of contract. Building areas for adequate heat 4. Records The Owner shall provide access io original system commissioning documentr including maintenance manuals, material test certificates, certified fire pump curves and as-huiit draw- ings. The Owner further agrees to prowde any and all copies of inspections and testr perFormed on the fire sprinkler rystem post cammissioning within the guidelmes of NFPA 25. If these documents and records are not available, the Owner shall hold Gilbert Mechamcal Contractors, Inc. harmless for all exclusions, omissions, and damage to the sys[em that may result from the lack of information contained within such documents. The Owner acknowledges that these inspections and tesks are not intended to reveal design or installadon deficiencies. The inspections and tests are to verify that the system appears to be in operating condition and system componen[s appear to be undamaged. 5. Corrective Action The Owner is solely responsible for the correction action required to correcf deficiencies identified by the inspections and testr performed under the scope of this inspection. The Owner further acknowledges that the inspection and tests are limited to the condition of the system found at the 4me of the work and Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is not responsibie for the condihon of the system at any time su6sequent to the date of the work. In addit�on, certain commentr and recommendations made as a result of the inspections and tests may transcend the scope of NFPA 25. Such ohservations are made without knowl- edge of when the potential deviation occurred and what codes, standards, or jurisdictional amendmentr or vanances were m affect at f�'me of said deviation. Such exceptions are only a record of observations of potential deviaHons from current codes and standards and are in no way an implication that any other rystem componentr or areas of coverage are in or out of compliance. 6. Price and Payment Terms and Conditions The Owner shall pay the fees identified in this agreement. Payment is due thirty (30) days from the date of the invoice, Inspections may be subject to inflationary cost increases. This agreement shall remai� in effect for a period of (1) year and shall auYOmatically continue from year to year thereafter unless thirty (30) days prior to the termination of any yearly period, either party gives written notice to other party of its inten[ to terminate or renegotiate the terms and conditions set forth herein. 7. liability Re�ease and Indemnity The Owner hereby reieases Gil6ert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. and its affiiiates, and [heir directors, officers, empioyees and a ents from all ciaims, liabilities and damages which arise or result directly or indirectly, from tRe Owner's negligence, error or omission and the Owner agrees To defend, indemni� and hold harmless Giibert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. and its af�iliates, and their directors, officers, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, losses or damages to persons or property resulting indiredly or directly fram the Owner's conduct or omission. 8. Limitation of Ltab(lity The Owner agrees thatGilbert Mechanical Conttactors, Inc.'s lia6ility for any claims, losses or damages resulting directly or indirectly from Gil6ert Mechanical Contractors, Inc:s per- formance of this agreement, including any negligence, error or omiss�on on the part of Gilbert Mechanical Contradors, Inc., shall be limited to the amount of fees received by Gilbert Mechanical Cont2ctors, Inc. under this agreement. 9. Waivers No waiver of a�y provision of this Agreement shall be effective except pursuant to a written instrument tigned by the party waiving compliance, and any such waiver shall be effective onty in the specrfic instance and for the specific purpose stated in such writing. 10. Subrogation The Owner hereby releases distharges and agrees to hold Gilbert Mechanical Contrectors, Inc. and its affiliates harmless from any and all claims liabilities, damages, losses or expenses arising from oi caused by any hazard covered 6y insurance resuldng from or related to this inspection, whether said claim is made by Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc., his agent or insurance company or by any other parties claiminp under or through the Owner. The Owner agrees to indemnify Gilbert Mechartical Contractors, Inc. against, defend and hold Gilbert Mechanical Cont2ctors, Inc. harmless from any claims for subrogation which may be brought against Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. by any insurer or msurance company or its age�ts or assigns, including payment of all damages, expenses, costs and attorneys fees. Gilbert Mechanicol Contractors, Ine., 4451 W 76th Street Edina, MN 55435 (951J 835-38I0 Page 2 of 2 V� L U 1.. � i 1NS ECTION & T ST REPORT Inspected ey: Greg Krueger Inspection Date: 0 310 3/2 01 1 Inspection #: 2370 Property Name: North Lake Office Center #2 gill To: Engelsman Limited Partnership Property address: �4180 Commerce Avenue NE Bili To Address: c/o Kraus Anderson Realty Co Prior Lake, MN 55372 4210 West Old Shakopee Road Contact & Phone: Bloomington, MN 55437 Was owner representative contacted prior to inspection? Q Yes � No Representative's Name: same Date Contacted: Rep present during inspection? Q Yes [] No Rep's Name: Same Were all rooms available for inspection? Q Yes � No Last inspecfion report available? ❑ Yes � No As-buiit drawings available? � Yes Q No Zone map available? � Yes � No • • Date ofi lnstallation: No. of Systems: � No. of Wet: � No. of Dry: No, of Preaction: No, of Other: � Location of Valve Assy: meCh �OOf1lS ■ � Yes No N/A Other Yes No N/A Other � �.. � • Gauges (Dry, Preaction, Deluge) Control Valves Waterflow Devices Pressure Regulating Devices Valve Supervisory Devices Piping Supervisory Signal Devices (Except Valve) Hose Connections Supervisory Switches Cabinet Gauges (Wet System) Hose Hydraulic Nameplate Hose Storage Device Hanger/Seismic Bracing (Exposed Only) Hose Nozzle Pipe & Fittings (Exposed Only� • ' � Sprinklers Hose Houses Spare Sprinklers Hose Hydrants {Dry Barre� & Wa11) Fire Department Connection Monitor Nozzles Control Valves +. Hydrants (Wet Barrel) Alarm Valves Mainline Strainers Check Valves Piping(Exposed) Pre-Action/Deluge Piping�Underground) Dry Pipe Valves Valves - Other Pressure Reducing & Relief Backflow Prevention Assemblies .. . �• � Ves No Waterflow Devites Water Motor Gong: No. Present: Did the Alarm Sound? Q ❑ Vane Type: � Pressure Switch Type: Do all waterFlow devices operete properly7 Q ❑ Valves Supervisory Devices No. Present: 2 Do all supervisroy devices operate properly? � � Supervisory Signal Devices No. Present: Type: Main Drain Test Static: 90 P51 Residual: 85 P51 Antifreeze Solution Specific Grevity at 60° F: F�eezing Point: °F Adjustment neededT � � - � . •• � • • • � • •� •' � •� J � � •�' '• . � � . Gilbert Mechanical Contractors; Inc., 4451 W 76th Street Edina, MN 55435 (952J 835-3810 Page 1 of 2 . � . � . . �� ' • ... .• . . NFPA 25 (2002) "An investigation of piping and branch line conditions shall be conducted every 5 years by opening a flushing connection at the end of one main and by removing a sprinkler toward the end of one branch line for the purpose of investigating for the presence of foreign organic and inorganic material." (Stoted in NFPq 25, 2002 Chapter I3.2.IJ Yes No "------ Has the owner been informed of the obstruction investigation requirement? � Q Date last o6structlon investigation was performed: Has an obstruction investigation been performed? � Q ______ Is obstruction investigation required with this inspection? �� If yes, owner's authorization: inspections to be completed every 3 years ❑ Hose Connection Pressure Reducing Valves ❑ WaterStorage Tank ❑ Hose Rack Assembly Pressure Reducing Valves Inspections to be completed every 5 years ❑ Fire Hose ❑ Systems ❑ Standpipe & Hose System Hydrostatic Test Q. Obstruction Inspection (1 Inspection/system) ❑ Standpipe & Hose System Fiow Tests Q. Check Valves (Interior) ❑ Water Storage Tanks Level Indicators � Preaction/Deluge Valves (interior) Q Gauges � Dry Pipe Valves (Interior) ❑ Sprinklers - Extra High Temperature Tests to be tompleted every 3 years ❑ Sprinklers - Corrosive Environment � Dry Pipe Valves (Full Flow Trip Test) Tests to be completed every 10 years � Quick-Opening Devices ❑ Sprinklers - Fast Response Tests to be completed every 5 years ❑ Sprinklers in service over 50 years � Pressure Reducing and Relief Valves � � • � • 1. Definitions "inspection" is a visual examination of a system or portion thereof to verify that it appears to be undamaged and in operetional condition. "Test" is a procedure used to determine the status of a system as intended by conducting periodic physical checks on water-based fire protection systems such as waterflow tests, fire Qump tests, alarm testr, and trip tests of dry pipe, preaction, or deluge valves. These tests foflow up on the original acceptance tests at intervals specified by NFPA 25. Maintenance" is work pertormed to keep fire system equipment opera6le or to make repairs. "Owner" is the owner of the property or the occupant, management firm, or mahaging indrvidual that has received authority from the ownet for the inspection, testing, and mainte- nance of the fire protection system. NFPA 25" is the Standard for the Inspection, Testing� and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems (2002 edition) published 6y the National Fire Protection Association. "Authority Having lurisdiction" is an organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of NFPA 25 or for approvtng procedures. "Deficiency" is a condition where a system component appears to be damaged , not in operettng condition, or the applicatioh is not within it5 designed limits or application. "Work" is the inspecp'ons, tests, and maintenance as requrred by NFPA 25 and as limited by the scope of the contract. 2. Work Gilbert Machanical Controttors, Inc. shall inspect and test the fire sprihkler system for the building in accordance with these terms and conditions. The inspection and tests shall be performed hy Gualified inspectors meeting any and all requirements of the applitable Authorities Having Jurisdiction. The Owner shall provide access to all areas of building containing system equipment and componentr requiring inspection under the scope of this inspection. The Owner shall provide a safe working environment and to the best of the Owner's knowledge, no unsafe materials or co�dihons exist. The Owner agrees to provide all MSDS sheets upon Gil6ert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. request. 3. Scope (a) Gilhert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. shall inspect and test the fire sprinkler systemfs) in accordartce with Yhe applicable requirements as tontained in the 2002 edition of NFPA 25. All applicable tests and inspections will be performed on an annual basis. (b) 7he following inspections and tests are excluded from the scope of this inspectlon and test: (i) Inspections: . (ii) Tests: Periodic (5 Year) Inspections Periodic (5 Year) Tests Fire sprinklers, pipe, fittings, hanger, and brating in concealed spaces Sample tesiing for aged fire sprinklers such as above suspended ceilings Backflow dev¢e performance test(s) extept for forward flow test Roadway valves (iii) Maintenance Buried check valves Corrective or preventative actions including repairs, adjurtments, or modificatlons to System check and alarm valves (internai) correct deficienaes unless specifically in[luded in the scope of contract. Building areas for adequate heat 4. Records The Owner shall provide access to origina( system commissioning documentr including maintenance manuals, material test certificates, certified fire pump curves, and as-builY draw- ings. The Owner further agrees to prowde any and all copies of inspectlons and testr Qerformed on the fire sprinkler rystem post tommissioning within the gwdelines of NFPA 25. If these documents and records are not available, the Owner shall hold Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, �nc. harmless for all exclusions, omissions, and damage to the system that may result from the lack of information contained within such documentr. The Owner acknowledges that these inspections and tests are not intended to reveal design or installation deficiencies. The inspections and testr are to verify that the system appears to be in opereting condition and system componentr appear to be undamaged. 5. Corrective Action The Owner is solely responsible for the correction action required to correct deficiencies identified by the inspections and tests performed under the scope of this inspection. The Owner further acknowledges that the inspectioh and tests are limited to the condition of the system found at the time ot the work and Gilbert Mechanical Contrattors, Inc. is not responsible for the candit�on of the system at any time su6sequent to the date of the work. In addit�on, certain commentr and recommendations made as a result of the inspections and tests may transcend the scope of NFPA 25. Such observations are made without knowl- edge of when the potential deviatlon occurred and what codes, standards, or jurisdictional amendments or vanances were in affect at time of said deviation. Such exceptlons are only a record of observations of potential deviations from current codes and standards and are in no way an implication that any other rystem components or areas of coverage are in or out of compiiance. 6. Price and PaymentTemfs and Conditions The Owner shall pay the fees identified in this agreement. Payment is due thirty (30) days from the date of the invoice. Inspections may be subject to inflationary cost increases. This agreement shall remain in effect for a period of (1) year and shall automatically continue from year to year thereaker unless thirty (30) days priar to the termination of any yearly period, either party gives written notice to other party of its intent to terminate or renegotiate the terms and conditlons set forth herein. 7. liability Release and Indemnity The Owner hereby releases Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. and its affiliates, and their directors, officers, employees and agents, from afl claims, liabitities and damages which arise or result directty or indirectly, from the Owner's negligente, error or omission and the Owner agrees to defend indemnity and hold harmless Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. and its afEiliates, and their diredors, officers, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, losses or damages to persons or property resulting indirectly or directly from the owner's condud or omission. 8. Gmitatian of Ltability The Owner agrees that Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc:s liability for any claims, losses or damages resulting directly or indirectly from GilbeR Mechanical Contractors, Inc.'s perv formance of this agreement, including any negligence, error or omission on the part of Gilhert Mechanical Contractors, Inc., shall be limited to the amount of fees received hy Gilbert Mechanital Contractors, Inc. under this agreement. 9. Waivers No waiver of any provisioh of this Agreement shall be effective extept pursuant to a written instrument signed 6y the party waiving compliance, and any such waiver shall be effective only in the specific rosWnce and for the spenfic purpose stated in such wnhng. � 10. Subrogation The Owner hereby releases discharges and agrees to hoid Gil6ert Mechanical Contractors, lnc. and its affiliates harmless from any and all claims liabil'ities, damages, �osses or expenses arising from or caused by any hazard covered by insurance resulting from or related to this inspection, whether said claim is made by Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc., his agent or insurance company or 6y any other parties claiming under or through the Ownec The Owner agrees to indemnify Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. against, defend and hold Gilbert Mechanical Contractors Inc. harmless from any claims for subrogation which may be brought against Gitbert Mechanical Contractors, tnc. by any insurer or insurance company or its agentr or assigns, including payment of all damages, expenses, costs and attorneys fees. Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc., 4451 W 76th Street Edina, MN 55435 (952f 835-3810 Page 2 of 2