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Owner's Required Maintenance

Backflows & FDC
FDC sign example RD
FDC your address
  • Remove all visible rust, paint RED using oil based (Rust-Oleum or similar) industrial coating

  • Maintain visible signage to indicate address the backflow/FDC feeds

  • Backflow to be chained

  • 5" Storz connection required (upgrading to 5" is required if 2.5" Siamese is still in place)

  • Annual testing by a company licensed to perform such work.  Report any water leaks for repair.

  • Keep free of landscaping and plant growth 3 feet around for emergency access

Fire Sprinkler System
  • Remove all visible rust, paint RED using oil based (Rust-Oleum or similar) industrial coating

  • If inside a room, make sure door is clearly labeled for emergency access

  • Annual testing by a company licensed to perform such work

  • Every 5 years requires an obstruction test in addition to the annual inspection

  • Keep free of landscaping and plant growth 3 feet around for emergency access

shiny new red fire riser outside a building
a door labelled stand pipe
a door labelled pump room
door photo example
Fire Alarm Documents example
FACP Room example
Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP)
  • Contact NRFD for any changes to after-hours point of contacts or keyholder information

  • Maintain visible signage to indicate the location of the FACP

  • Annual testing by a company licensed to perform such work.  Report any troubles for repair

  • Contact fire department if there are any questions on the necessity of a firewatch during system outages or scheduled repairs

Please Click Below to update NRFD on changes to your after-hours contacts or to request us to come out and update the keys in the Knox Box for your business.

Please Click Below to Pay False Alarm Fees

Privately Owned Fire Hydrants

The responsibility for properly maintaining a water-based fire protection system belongs to the owner of the property where the private system is located.  (Unless a tenant's lease specifically states otherwise)

Per the Florida Fire Prevention Code, a private fire service hydrant shall be properly maintained to provide at least the same level of performance and protection as designed.  The owner shall be responsible for maintaining the system and keeping it in good working condition (NFPA 1; 13.5.4.1) Flow testing and repairs must be conducted by a company licensed to perform such work.

Note:
Blue Reflective Tape on Collar

Blue Pavement Marker

Hydrant Photo
hydrant and street marker example
flammable cabinet
Safety Data Sheets
Hazardous Materials
  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) need to be current, complete and quickly identifiable

  • Flammable cabinets

  • Non-flammable high pressure cylinders must be secured

  • Hazardous materials to be stored in a controlled area

  • Leak detector and process to test propane cylinders

  • Appropriate fire extinguishing agents for products on site

Miscellaneous
  • Check Fire Extinguishers monthly for proper location, pin in place, gauge is in the green, easily accessible

  • Fire Extinguishers require annual testing by a company licensed to perform such work.

  • Check electric cords to ensure no extension cords in use (only for temporary use)

  • All power strips should be plugged directly into a wall, with all large appliances directly into an outlet

  • Check EXIT and Emergency Lights EVERY 30 days to ensure working order

  • Check for EXIT maps and proper signage to inform occupants of exits

evacuation map
fire extinguisher
fuel lockup
bollards and fuel tanks placards
Fuel Tanks / Propane
  • All excess propane tanks not in use must be stored outdoors in locked cabinets

  • Bollards and Fire Extinguisher required for outdoor fueling locations

  • Placards and labelling of tanks as required

  • Appropriate fire extinguishing agents for products on site

Electrical Panels
  • Protect from forklift accidents

  • Mark areas to identify area to keep clear of storage

electrical panel
protection from forklifts
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