The sprinkler heads on my system were installed when the building was built in 1920 will they still operate?
Where sprinklers have been in service for 50 years, they shall be replaced or representative samples from one or more areas shall be tested (NPFA 25 para. 5.3.1.1.1) Sprinklers manufactured prior to 1920 shall be replaced. (NFPA 25 para. 5.3.1.1.1.1) Sprinkler manufactured using fast-response elements that have been in service for 20 years shall be tested.(NFPA 25 para.5.3.1.1.1.2) Dry sprinklers that have been in service for 10 years shall be tested or replaced (NFPA 25 para. 5.3.1.1.1.
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