Perform quarterly fire department connection (FDC) inspection
domain: NFPA 25 ch. 13, fire department connections · 6 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps
Visually inspect the FDC location for accessibility, confirming it isn't blocked by parked vehicles, landscaping, snow, or new construction
Check caps/plugs are in place and swivels rotate freely, and confirm gaskets are present and serviceable
Verify identification signage indicates the correct system(s) served, especially on buildings with multiple systems or combination standpipe/sprinkler connections
Confirm the automatic drip/check valve at the FDC piping is not leaking or plugged, since a plugged drip traps water that can freeze in cold climates
Verify the clapper/check valve on multi-inlet FDCs and confirm threads match the local fire department's hose connection standard
Document any obstruction, missing cap, or signage deficiency for owner correction
Known gotchas
FDC accessibility deficiencies (blocked by parking, landscaping growth, a new fence/planter) are common and easy to miss on a drive-by inspection versus a physical walk-up check
Non-standard or mismatched thread types versus local fire apparatus hose is a life-safety issue that a routine checklist can overlook without cross-checking the local fire department's actual thread standard
A missing or damaged FDC cap allows debris into the standpipe/sprinkler piping, which can later surface as an unrelated-looking obstruction finding during a 5-year internal assessment
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