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Periodic Inspection of Standpipe System for ReadinessPeriodic Inspection of Standpipe System for ReadinessPeriodic Inspection of Standpipe System for ReadinessPeriodic Inspection of Standpipe System for Readiness
Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: Fire Service InspectionsFire Service InspectionsFire Service InspectionsFire Service Inspections
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 1/1/20011/1/20011/1/20011/1/2001
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 7/5/20107/5/20107/5/20107/5/2010
RRRReplaces:eplaces:eplaces:eplaces: Firefighter Benchmark #Firefighter Benchmark #Firefighter Benchmark #Firefighter Benchmark #99996666
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall inspect a standpipe system for readiness.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
Given a building with a standpipe system, you shall perform a periodic inspection of the
standpipe system. If it is not feasible to perform a particular step, you will be allowed to
verbalize that step. The skill will end when you state to me that you have completed all of the
identified steps. Do you understand these instructions?
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s Examiner’s Examiner’s Examiner’s NoteNoteNoteNote
The firefighter will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of testing.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
Building with a standpipe system
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 162-3.01
B. NFPA, National Fire Protection Association 1001, 4-5.1(a)
C. IFSTA, Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement 5th Edition, pages 122-127.
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402.12B - Periodic Inspection of Standpipe System for Readiness
Discipline: Fire Service Inspections
Name:Name:Name:Name:
Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:
EvaluatoEvaluatoEvaluatoEvaluator:r:r:r:
Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:
Date:Date:Date:Date:
Location:Location:Location:Location:
If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter: (No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)
a) Verbally states that standpipe systems should be inspected at regular
intervals (usually every 6 months) ........................................................... 1.0 _____
b) Verbally states that fire hose and cabinets are used for the storage
of fire fighting equipment only ................................................................ 1.0 _____
c) Verbally describes operation of discharge gates ...................................... 1.0 _____
d) Verbally describes checking gaskets for condition .................................... 1.0 _____
e) Verbally describes checking for evidence of leaks or corrosion ................. 1.0 _____
f) Verbally describes checking outlet threads for compatibility with fire
department equipment ........................................................................... 1.0 _____
g) Verbally describes checking fire department connection for:
1. access ........................................................................................ 1.0 _____
2. protective caps ............................................................................ 1.0 _____
3. thread compatibility or connector damage.................................... 1.0 _____
4. debris in connection .................................................................... 1.0 _____
5. drains being free of dirt/sediment ................................................ 1.0 _____
Points Points Points Points
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AttemptAttemptAttemptAttempt
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