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Checklist · QC-FIR-CHK-002
Fire Sprinkler System Checklist
28 checkpoints across 5 sections. During installation, testing and commissioning of automatic sprinkler systems in buildings requiring fire suppression (commercial, industrial, hospitality ≥ 2 floors or > 1500 m²)
28 Checkpoints
5 Sections
Per system installation; annual functional test
QC Engineer, Fire Safety Inspector

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. WATER SUPPLY AND PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
A1Water supply pressure ≥ 2.8 bar (0.28 MPa) at most remote sprinkler head
Acceptance: Pressure gauges installed at supply point and remote zone; minimum 2.8 bar maintained under design flow conditions
Cl. 4.1 — Water supply and pressure
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Water flow rate verified ≥ minimum design flow per sprinkler head (typically 10-15 l/min)
Acceptance: Flow measured at each zone outlet; design specification verified; no water deficit conditions
Cl. 4.2 — Flow requirements
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Water supply source capacity sufficient for system demand (volume check performed)
Acceptance: Tank volume ≥ design specification; overflow discharge verified; tank clean and sediment-free
Cl. 5.1 — Supply tank/source sizing
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Main isolation valve and strainer installed at supply inlet; accessible and labeled
Acceptance: Gate valve installed; strainer ≥ 100 mesh; bypass strainer if size > 100 mm; labeled 'MAIN ISOLATION'
Cl. 5.2 — Main valve arrangement
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A5Check valve installed to prevent backflow from system to supply source
Acceptance: Swing check valve with at least 0.15 bar cracking pressure; functional test passed
Cl. 5.3 — Anti-siphon protection
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A6Pressure relief valve set, sealed and tagged with setting documentation
Acceptance: Relief valve pressure set to max 5.5 bar; tamper seal applied; test certificate attached
Cl. 5.4 — Safety controls
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. SPRINKLER HEAD INSTALLATION
B1Sprinkler heads spaced correctly per design (K-factor/coverage area verification)
Acceptance: For pendent heads: max 2.5 m × 2.5 m spacing (≤ 6.25 m² per head); measured and documented
Cl. 6.1 — Head spacing
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Sprinkler head mounting height and alignment verified (typically 20-50 cm below ceiling)
Acceptance: Pendent: 15-50 cm below ceiling; upright: 10-30 cm above floor; alignment perpendicular and secure
Cl. 6.2 — Installation geometry
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3No obstructions to sprinkler spray pattern (≥ 45 cm clearance from walls, beams, ducts)
Acceptance: Measured clearance ≥ 45 cm from obstruction; spray pattern not deflected > 15° from vertical
Cl. 6.3 — Obstruction clearance
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Sprinkler frame/arm secure and immovable; no corrosion or visible defects
Acceptance: Arm fixed securely; no paint/corrosion > 5% of surface; joint rotation < 2 mm
Cl. 6.4 — Mechanical integrity
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B5Sprinkler head bulb rated and compatible with system temperature classification
Acceptance: Bulb rating matches ambient: 57°C (orange) for normal, 68°C (red) for high ambient; certificate provided
Cl. 7.1 — Thermal rating
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B6Each head factory-sealed and undamaged; sealing caps/covers in place during installation
Acceptance: Sealing caps removed only during final flushing; no dirt ingress; visual inspection passed
Cl. 7.2 — Factory finish protection
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B7Sprinkler head K-factor (discharge coefficient) matches design specification (e.g., K=5.6, K=8.0)
Acceptance: K-factor documented; test sample flow rate within ±5% of specification at test pressure
Cl. 7.3 — Performance rating
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. PIPING INSTALLATION AND FLUSHING
C1Pipe material approved (steel/GI/copper) with certification; diameter per design (typically 25-50 mm)
Acceptance: Steel pipe ≥ 2 mm wall; GI pipe minimum 1.6 mm; mill certificates available; no prohibited materials (zinc)
Cl. 8.1 — Piping material specification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2All pipe joints welded or screwed; no compression fittings in main system
Acceptance: Welds inspected and tested; threads tapered and sealed with PTFE tape; leak test at 5 bar minimum
Cl. 8.2 — Jointing method
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3System flushed thoroughly to remove mill scale, dirt, and debris
Acceptance: Flush at ≥ 1.5 m/s velocity until water runs clear; filter cup placed at discharge; flushing log maintained
Cl. 9.1 — Flushing procedure
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Pressure test performed at 1.5 × maximum working pressure; sustained 1 hour with < 0.2 bar drop
Acceptance: Test pressure ≥ 4.2 bar (1.5 × 2.8 bar); test gauge calibrated; test certificate issued
Cl. 9.2 — Hydraulic test
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C5Drain valve installed at lowest point(s) with test connection nearby
Acceptance: Drain within 1 m of low point; manual ball valve; test point located ≤ 2 m from final outlet
Cl. 8.3 — Drainage provision
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C6All pipes adequately supported with clamps/brackets at ≤ 2 m intervals (horizontal); ≤ 1 m (vertical risers)
Acceptance: Clamps spaced as specified; no sagging; pipe movement < 5 mm under pressure surge conditions
Cl. 8.4 — Pipe support
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. WATER SUPPLY AND PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
A1Water supply pressure ≥ 2.8 bar (0.28 MPa) at most remote sprinkler head
Cl. 4.1 — Water supply and pressure (IS 15105:2015)
Pressure gauges installed at supply point and remote zone; minimum 2.8 bar maintained under design flow conditions
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Water flow rate verified ≥ minimum design flow per sprinkler head (typically 10-15 l/min)
Cl. 4.2 — Flow requirements (IS 15105:2015)
Flow measured at each zone outlet; design specification verified; no water deficit conditions
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Water supply source capacity sufficient for system demand (volume check performed)
Cl. 5.1 — Supply tank/source sizing (IS 15105:2015)
Tank volume ≥ design specification; overflow discharge verified; tank clean and sediment-free
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Main isolation valve and strainer installed at supply inlet; accessible and labeled
Cl. 5.2 — Main valve arrangement (IS 15105:2015)
Gate valve installed; strainer ≥ 100 mesh; bypass strainer if size > 100 mm; labeled 'MAIN ISOLATION'
OKNCNAHOLD
A5Check valve installed to prevent backflow from system to supply source
Cl. 5.3 — Anti-siphon protection (IS 15105:2015)
Swing check valve with at least 0.15 bar cracking pressure; functional test passed
OKNCNAHOLD
A6Pressure relief valve set, sealed and tagged with setting documentation
Cl. 5.4 — Safety controls (IS 15105:2015)
Relief valve pressure set to max 5.5 bar; tamper seal applied; test certificate attached
OKNCNAHOLD
B. SPRINKLER HEAD INSTALLATION
B1Sprinkler heads spaced correctly per design (K-factor/coverage area verification)
Cl. 6.1 — Head spacing (IS 15105:2015)
For pendent heads: max 2.5 m × 2.5 m spacing (≤ 6.25 m² per head); measured and documented
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Sprinkler head mounting height and alignment verified (typically 20-50 cm below ceiling)
Cl. 6.2 — Installation geometry (IS 15105:2015)
Pendent: 15-50 cm below ceiling; upright: 10-30 cm above floor; alignment perpendicular and secure
OKNCNAHOLD
B3No obstructions to sprinkler spray pattern (≥ 45 cm clearance from walls, beams, ducts)
Cl. 6.3 — Obstruction clearance (IS 15105:2015)
Measured clearance ≥ 45 cm from obstruction; spray pattern not deflected > 15° from vertical
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Sprinkler frame/arm secure and immovable; no corrosion or visible defects
Cl. 6.4 — Mechanical integrity (IS 15105:2015)
Arm fixed securely; no paint/corrosion > 5% of surface; joint rotation < 2 mm
OKNCNAHOLD
B5Sprinkler head bulb rated and compatible with system temperature classification
Cl. 7.1 — Thermal rating (IS 15105:2015)
Bulb rating matches ambient: 57°C (orange) for normal, 68°C (red) for high ambient; certificate provided
OKNCNAHOLD
B6Each head factory-sealed and undamaged; sealing caps/covers in place during installation
Cl. 7.2 — Factory finish protection (IS 15105:2015)
Sealing caps removed only during final flushing; no dirt ingress; visual inspection passed
OKNCNAHOLD
B7Sprinkler head K-factor (discharge coefficient) matches design specification (e.g., K=5.6, K=8.0)
Cl. 7.3 — Performance rating (IS 15105:2015)
K-factor documented; test sample flow rate within ±5% of specification at test pressure
OKNCNAHOLD
C. PIPING INSTALLATION AND FLUSHING
C1Pipe material approved (steel/GI/copper) with certification; diameter per design (typically 25-50 mm)
Cl. 8.1 — Piping material specification (IS 15105:2015)
Steel pipe ≥ 2 mm wall; GI pipe minimum 1.6 mm; mill certificates available; no prohibited materials (zinc)
OKNCNAHOLD
C2All pipe joints welded or screwed; no compression fittings in main system
Cl. 8.2 — Jointing method (IS 15105:2015)
Welds inspected and tested; threads tapered and sealed with PTFE tape; leak test at 5 bar minimum
OKNCNAHOLD
C3System flushed thoroughly to remove mill scale, dirt, and debris
Cl. 9.1 — Flushing procedure (IS 15105:2015)
Flush at ≥ 1.5 m/s velocity until water runs clear; filter cup placed at discharge; flushing log maintained
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Pressure test performed at 1.5 × maximum working pressure; sustained 1 hour with < 0.2 bar drop
Cl. 9.2 — Hydraulic test (IS 15105:2015)
Test pressure ≥ 4.2 bar (1.5 × 2.8 bar); test gauge calibrated; test certificate issued
OKNCNAHOLD
C5Drain valve installed at lowest point(s) with test connection nearby
Cl. 8.3 — Drainage provision (IS 15105:2015)
Drain within 1 m of low point; manual ball valve; test point located ≤ 2 m from final outlet
OKNCNAHOLD
C6All pipes adequately supported with clamps/brackets at ≤ 2 m intervals (horizontal); ≤ 1 m (vertical risers)
Cl. 8.4 — Pipe support (IS 15105:2015)
Clamps spaced as specified; no sagging; pipe movement < 5 mm under pressure surge conditions
OKNCNAHOLD
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