NFPA Sprinkler Compliance Checklist

Record the sprinkler system, its area of coverage and the responsible party.

Confirm the system type (wet-pipe, dry-pipe, preaction or deluge) and apply the checks that fit that type.

Confirm the installation standard and design basis for the system are known and available.

Flag any area where the system type or design basis cannot be confirmed for follow-up.

Check each control valve is in the correct open or closed position for the system.

Confirm valves are sealed, locked or electrically supervised as required for the system.

Check valves are accessible, identified, and free from leaks or damage.

Check sprinklers for corrosion, paint, physical damage or loading that could affect operation.

Confirm sprinklers are the correct type and orientation for the area and are not obstructed.

Confirm the required spare sprinklers and the correct sprinkler wrench are on site in the cabinet.

Record sprinklers that must be replaced rather than cleaned or repaired.

Inspect exposed piping and fittings for leaks, corrosion, mechanical damage or misalignment.

Check hangers, supports and seismic bracing are in place, secure and undamaged where required.

Confirm no loads are hung from the sprinkler piping.

Check pressure gauges are in good condition and read within the expected range for the system.

Confirm the water supply is available and, where fitted, the supply valve is open and supervised.

Record abnormal gauge readings and confirm gauges are within their applicable test or replacement interval.

Confirm waterflow devices, alarms and supervisory devices are in place and undamaged.

Check alarm and monitoring connections to the fire alarm or supervising station are intact.

Confirm required tests of waterflow and supervisory signals are carried out at the applicable frequency and recorded.

Check the required clearance below sprinklers to storage or equipment is maintained.

Record obstructions to spray pattern and any changes in occupancy or storage that affect coverage.

Record corrosion, damage, leakage or freezing risk affecting the system.

Where the system includes a fire pump, confirm it is inspected and tested at the applicable frequency and results recorded.

Where the system includes a stored water supply or tank, confirm level, condition and required checks are recorded.

Confirm these components are covered by their own component-specific inspection and test records.

Confirm inspection, testing and maintenance are performed at the frequency that applies to each component and the system type, per NFPA 25.

Check the records identify the system, the work performed, the date and the qualified person or contractor.

Confirm required tests (for example main drain, alarm and, where applicable, dry-pipe or deluge tests) are recorded for the system type.

Record each deficiency or non-conformity against the component and the applicable NFPA 25 requirement.

Capture photographs, gauge readings and the relevant record as evidence.

Assign corrective action with an owner and due date, distinguishing impairments that need immediate action.

Reinspect corrected items, confirm the system is returned to service, and escalate overdue items before sign-off.