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Checklist · QC-FIR-CHK-001
Fire Hydrant System Checklist
25 checkpoints across 4 sections. During installation and post-commissioning of fire hydrant/hose reel systems in buildings ≥ 2 storeys or > 1000 m²
25 Checkpoints
4 Sections
Per zone/system installation; annual maintenance audit
QC Engineer, Fire Safety Inspector

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. WATER SUPPLY AND PRESSURE
A1Primary water source pressure at main connection ≥ 3.5 bar (0.35 MPa) minimum
Acceptance: Minimum 3.5 bar sustained pressure; supply sufficient for simultaneous operation of 2 hydrants
Cl. 4.1 — Water supply source
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Pressure gauge installed and functional at main supply point
Acceptance: Gauge calibrated, visible, marked 0-6 bar or higher
Cl. 4.2 — Instrumentation
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Water supply line isolation valve (main isolation) accessible and labeled
Acceptance: Isolation valve within 1 m of inlet, lockable, clearly labeled 'Main Isolation'
Cl. 5.1 — Valves and controls
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Check valve installed to prevent backflow from system to main supply
Acceptance: Check valve functional, permits forward flow only, tested with flow reversal test
Cl. 5.2 — Anti-siphon protection
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A5System capacity documentation (storage tank volume, pipe diameter) provided and verified
Acceptance: Design documentation shows flow rate ≥ 20 litres/minute per hydrant; storage per building classification
Cl. 3.1 — System Design
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A6Pressure relief valve set and sealed at appropriate pressure (if applicable)
Acceptance: Relief valve set ≤ 6 bar, tamper-sealed, certificate of setting provided
Cl. 5.3 — Safety devices
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. HYDRANT INSTALLATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
B1Hydrants spaced at maximum 30 m intervals along exit routes and common areas
Acceptance: Spacing measured, max 30 m from any point in protected area; accessible from all directions
Cl. 6.1 — Spacing and location
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Hydrant height mounted 1.1 to 1.5 m above floor level
Acceptance: Vertical height 1.1-1.5 m measured from finished floor to hydrant outlet axis
Cl. 6.2 — Mounting height
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Hydrant outlet diameter 38 mm (1.5 inch) — verifies ISO/IS standard coupling
Acceptance: Outlet measured 38 mm ± 1 mm; ISO/Storz coupling compatible; outlet cap in place when not in use
Cl. 7.1 — Outlet dimensions
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Protective cage/cover installed around hydrant where risk of damage exists
Acceptance: Cage installed in high-traffic areas; designed to allow access within 5 seconds
Cl. 8.1 — Protection
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B5Identification signage and color marking (red) visible on hydrant cabinet/location
Acceptance: Red cabinet or red frame; label reading 'HYDRANT'; location clearly marked on building plans
Cl. 8.2 — Identification and marking
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B6Hose reel (if applicable) installed with smooth operation and hose inspection
Acceptance: Reel rotates smoothly; hose 25-30 mm diameter; hose condition inspected, no cracks/splits
Cl. 9.1 — Hose reel systems
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B7Hose length sufficient (minimum 30 m for typical building) and stored without kinks
Acceptance: Hose fully extended reaches all protected areas; no permanent deformation or kinks
Cl. 9.2 — Hose length and storage
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B8All shut-off nozzles and couplings functioning smoothly without leakage
Acceptance: Nozzle opens/closes with one hand; no water seepage when closed; coupling tightness verified
Cl. 7.2 — Nozzles and couplings
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. PIPING INSTALLATION AND INTEGRITY
C1Piping material approved (GI, MS, or HDPE) with thickness per design standards
Acceptance: GI pipe: min 2 mm wall thickness; MS pipe: min 1.6 mm; HDPE: certified; mill certificates available
Cl. 10.1 — Pipe material specification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Pipe size verified as per design (minimum 50 mm diameter for main risers)
Acceptance: Main riser ≥ 50 mm ID; sub-mains ≥ 38 mm ID; measured and documented
Cl. 10.2 — Sizing
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3All pipe joints welded or threaded with proper fittings (no compression fittings for main)
Acceptance: Welds inspected (visual + hydrostatic); threads tightened with pipe wrench; leak test at 5 bar min
Cl. 10.3 — Jointing methods
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4System pressure tested at 1.5 × maximum working pressure for 1 hour minimum
Acceptance: Test pressure ≥ 5.25 bar (1.5 × 3.5 bar); no visible leaks; pressure drop < 0.2 bar/hour
Cl. 11.1 — Pressure test
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C5All pipes adequately supported with clamps/brackets at ≤ 2 m intervals
Acceptance: Clamps spaced ≤ 2 m for horizontal runs; ≤ 1 m at risers; no sagging or movement
Cl. 10.4 — Support and securing
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C6Drain valve installed at lowest point(s) of system; accessible and labeled
Acceptance: Drain valve within 1 m of lowest point; manual ball valve; labeled 'DRAIN'; pipe drains to sump/floor
Cl. 10.5 — Drainage provision
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. WATER SUPPLY AND PRESSURE
A1Primary water source pressure at main connection ≥ 3.5 bar (0.35 MPa) minimum
Cl. 4.1 — Water supply source (IS 2189:2018)
Minimum 3.5 bar sustained pressure; supply sufficient for simultaneous operation of 2 hydrants
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Pressure gauge installed and functional at main supply point
Cl. 4.2 — Instrumentation (IS 2189:2018)
Gauge calibrated, visible, marked 0-6 bar or higher
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Water supply line isolation valve (main isolation) accessible and labeled
Cl. 5.1 — Valves and controls (IS 2189:2018)
Isolation valve within 1 m of inlet, lockable, clearly labeled 'Main Isolation'
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Check valve installed to prevent backflow from system to main supply
Cl. 5.2 — Anti-siphon protection (IS 2189:2018)
Check valve functional, permits forward flow only, tested with flow reversal test
OKNCNAHOLD
A5System capacity documentation (storage tank volume, pipe diameter) provided and verified
Cl. 3.1 — System Design (IS 2189:2018)
Design documentation shows flow rate ≥ 20 litres/minute per hydrant; storage per building classification
OKNCNAHOLD
A6Pressure relief valve set and sealed at appropriate pressure (if applicable)
Cl. 5.3 — Safety devices (IS 2189:2018)
Relief valve set ≤ 6 bar, tamper-sealed, certificate of setting provided
OKNCNAHOLD
B. HYDRANT INSTALLATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
B1Hydrants spaced at maximum 30 m intervals along exit routes and common areas
Cl. 6.1 — Spacing and location (IS 2189:2018)
Spacing measured, max 30 m from any point in protected area; accessible from all directions
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Hydrant height mounted 1.1 to 1.5 m above floor level
Cl. 6.2 — Mounting height (IS 2189:2018)
Vertical height 1.1-1.5 m measured from finished floor to hydrant outlet axis
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Hydrant outlet diameter 38 mm (1.5 inch) — verifies ISO/IS standard coupling
Cl. 7.1 — Outlet dimensions (IS 2189:2018)
Outlet measured 38 mm ± 1 mm; ISO/Storz coupling compatible; outlet cap in place when not in use
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Protective cage/cover installed around hydrant where risk of damage exists
Cl. 8.1 — Protection (IS 2189:2018)
Cage installed in high-traffic areas; designed to allow access within 5 seconds
OKNCNAHOLD
B5Identification signage and color marking (red) visible on hydrant cabinet/location
Cl. 8.2 — Identification and marking (IS 2189:2018)
Red cabinet or red frame; label reading 'HYDRANT'; location clearly marked on building plans
OKNCNAHOLD
B6Hose reel (if applicable) installed with smooth operation and hose inspection
Cl. 9.1 — Hose reel systems (IS 2189:2018)
Reel rotates smoothly; hose 25-30 mm diameter; hose condition inspected, no cracks/splits
OKNCNAHOLD
B7Hose length sufficient (minimum 30 m for typical building) and stored without kinks
Cl. 9.2 — Hose length and storage (IS 2189:2018)
Hose fully extended reaches all protected areas; no permanent deformation or kinks
OKNCNAHOLD
B8All shut-off nozzles and couplings functioning smoothly without leakage
Cl. 7.2 — Nozzles and couplings (IS 2189:2018)
Nozzle opens/closes with one hand; no water seepage when closed; coupling tightness verified
OKNCNAHOLD
C. PIPING INSTALLATION AND INTEGRITY
C1Piping material approved (GI, MS, or HDPE) with thickness per design standards
Cl. 10.1 — Pipe material specification (IS 2189:2018)
GI pipe: min 2 mm wall thickness; MS pipe: min 1.6 mm; HDPE: certified; mill certificates available
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Pipe size verified as per design (minimum 50 mm diameter for main risers)
Cl. 10.2 — Sizing (IS 2189:2018)
Main riser ≥ 50 mm ID; sub-mains ≥ 38 mm ID; measured and documented
OKNCNAHOLD
C3All pipe joints welded or threaded with proper fittings (no compression fittings for main)
Cl. 10.3 — Jointing methods (IS 2189:2018)
Welds inspected (visual + hydrostatic); threads tightened with pipe wrench; leak test at 5 bar min
OKNCNAHOLD
C4System pressure tested at 1.5 × maximum working pressure for 1 hour minimum
Cl. 11.1 — Pressure test (IS 2189:2018)
Test pressure ≥ 5.25 bar (1.5 × 3.5 bar); no visible leaks; pressure drop < 0.2 bar/hour
OKNCNAHOLD
C5All pipes adequately supported with clamps/brackets at ≤ 2 m intervals
Cl. 10.4 — Support and securing (IS 2189:2018)
Clamps spaced ≤ 2 m for horizontal runs; ≤ 1 m at risers; no sagging or movement
OKNCNAHOLD
C6Drain valve installed at lowest point(s) of system; accessible and labeled
Cl. 10.5 — Drainage provision (IS 2189:2018)
Drain valve within 1 m of lowest point; manual ball valve; labeled 'DRAIN'; pipe drains to sump/floor
OKNCNAHOLD
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