1、ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000ASSE Board Approved: April 2015 ANSI Approved: April 2015 ASSE InternationalAn American National StandardProfessional Qualifications Standard for theInspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000 Professional Qualif
2、ications Standard iIssued: 2015Copyright Information iiiForeword vProfessional Qualifications Standards Committee viSeries 15000 Working Group . viiStandard #15001 1References01-1.1 Reference and Industry Standards and Codes . 101-1.2 Abbreviations and Standards Development Organizations 1Standard #
3、15010 . 2Professional Qualifications Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 10-1.1 Scope 210-1.2 Purpose 210-1.3 Limitations . 210-1.4 Reference and Industry Standards and Codes . 210-2.1 General Knowledge 210-2.2 Product Knowledge 310-2.3 Product
4、 Installation Knowledge . 310-2.4 System Knowledge . 310-3.1 Inspection and Testing . 410-3.2 Maintenance . 510-4.1 Documenting and Recording . 510-4.2 Terminology . 510-5.1 Certification of Field Technicians . 510-5.2 Recertification of Field Technicians 6TABLE OF CONTENTSProfessional Qualification
5、s Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems ii ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000 Professional Qualifications StandardIssued: 2015ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000 Professional Qualifications Standard iiiIssued: 2015ASSE InternationalMokena, IllinoisCopyright 2
6、015All rights reserved.COPYRIGHT INFORMATIONNeither this standard, nor any portion thereof, may be reproduced without the written consent of ASSE International. Organizations wishing to adopt or list any ASSE standard should print the ASSE standard number on the cover page first and in equal or larg
7、er type to that of the adopting or listing organization.Professional Qualifications Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems iv ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000 Professional Qualifications StandardIssued: 2015ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000 Professional Qu
8、alifications Standard vIssued: 2015FOREWORDThis foreword shall not be considered a part of the standard. However, it is offered to provide background information.ASSE International is dedicated to the preservation of public health and safety through the use of proper plumbing and piping practices, a
9、nd approved materials. In 2006, the ASSE International Board of Directors approved the development of ASSE Series 15000, Professional Qualifications Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. With the increase of safety awareness and legislation for
10、the fire protection industry to be in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 25, ASSE developed this standard series for the inspection, testing and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems as part of their Professional Qualifications Standards Program, wh
11、ich includes the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000, Cross-Connection Control Professional Qualifications Standard, and the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 8000, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Replenishment Systems Professional Qualifications Standard. Although other organizations certify individuals as
12、being competent in the inspection and testing aspects of NFPA 25, ASSE International wrote this series of standards to address a level of competence beyond the requirements of NFPA 25. The evaluation of fire protection systems for conformance to applicable codes and standards, as well as the evaluat
13、ion of buildings and their uses to determine if installed sprinkler systems are adequate, is beyond the scope of the NFPA 25 standard. A person certified to this ASSE standard series is expected to be capable of performing such evaluations in consultation with a licensed engineer in those states whe
14、re a licensed engineer is required to perform tasks associated with such judgment. Professional Qualifications Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems vi ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000 Professional Qualifications StandardIssued: 2015Donald Summers Jr
15、., ChairpersonUA Local 562St. Louis, MOKenneth Borski UA Local 68 JACHouston, TXPhilip CampbellUnited AssociationAnnapolis, MDLaurence T. ColemanUA Local 597Mokena, ILDana ColomboNational Inspection Testing & Certification (NITC)Metairie, LARobert L. CrossUA Local 68 JACHouston, TX Edward LyczkoClev
16、eland Clinic - RetireeCleveland, OHMatthew Marciniak (non-voting)IAPMOMilwaukee, WIDouglas MarianUA Local 78Los Angeles, CABarry Pines, CPDC & R PlumbingShelby Township, MIRichard J. ProspalProspal Consulting Services Inc.Brunswick, OHDaniel RademacherPlumbing Code & Design ConsultingButte, MTPhilip
17、 RoachSolarc Architecture & Engineering, Inc.Portland, ORKenneth SchneiderSprinkler Fitters UA Local 268 JATCSt Louis, MOJason ShankUA Local 55Cleveland, OHJaime ValdiviaNational Inspection Testing & Certification (NITC)Los Angeles, CAMarianne Waickman (non-voting) ASSE InternationalMokena, ILASSE P
18、Q STANDARDS COMMITTEEProfessional Qualifications Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000 Professional Qualifications Standard viiIssued: 2015Rita Neiderheiser, ChairpersonSprinkler Fitters UA Local 669Denver, CO Lester
19、AndreeSprinkler Fitters UA Local 669Tucson, AZGary BittnerSprinkler Fitters UA Local 669Somerset, PAAnthony CacioppoSprinkler Fitters UA Local 669Abita Springs, LARichard CoppolaOliver Fire Protection & SecurityKing of Prussia, PAJoseph A. Franks Jr.Pittsburgh Sprinkler Fitters Local 542Pittsburgh,
20、PAKen IsmanNational Fire Sprinkler AssociationPatterson, NYCharles KetnerSprinkler Fitters UA Local 669 JATCColumbia, MDJoseph MathewsSprinkler Fitters UA Local 692 JATCPhiladelphia, PAPhilip RoachMazzettiPortland, ORKen SchneiderSprinkler Fitters UA Local 268 JATCSt Louis, MOMarianne Waickman (non-
21、voting)ASSE InternationalMokena, ILKeith WollerSprinkler Fitters UA Local 669Rockford, IL ASSE SERIES 15000 WORKING GROUPProfessional Qualifications Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems viii ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000 Professional Qualificatio
22、ns StandardIssued: 2015ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000 Professional Qualifications Standard 1Issued: 2015ASSE SERIES 15000 STANDARD #15001References01-1.1 Reference and Industry Standards and CodesThe following list of reference and industry standards and codes is part of the requirements of ASSE Stand
23、ard 15010.01-1.1.1 NFPA 1 2012, Fire Code01-1.1.2 NFPA 3 2015, Recommended Practice on Commissioning of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems01-1.1.3 NFPA 4 2015, Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing 01-1.1.4 NFPA 11 2010, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expa
24、nsion Foam Systems01-1.1.5 NFPA 13 2013, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems01-1.1.6 NFPA 13D 2013, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes01-1.1.7 NFPA 13R 2013, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in L
25、ow-Rise Residential Occupancies 01-1.1.8 NFPA 14 2013, Standard for the Installation of Standpipes and Hose Systems01-1.1.9 NFPA 15 2012, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection01-1.1.10 NFPA 16 2011, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Syste
26、ms01-1.1.11 NFPA 20 2013, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection01-1.1.12 NFPA 22 2013, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection 01-1.1.13 NFPA 24 2013, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances01-1.1.14 NFPA 25 201
27、4, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 01-1.1.15 NFPA 30 2012, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code01-1.1.16 NFPA 30B 2011, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products01-1.1.17 NFPA 72 2013, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Cod
28、e 01-1.1.18 NFPA 291 2013, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants 01-1.1.19 NFPA 409 2011, Standard on Aircraft Hangars01-1.1.20 NFPA 750 2010, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection SystemsNOTE: All questions related to applicability shall be directed to the Authority Ha
29、ving Jurisdiction (AHJ).01-1.2 Abbreviations and Standards Development Organizations NFPA National Fire Protection Association, P.O. Box 9101, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-91912 ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000 Professional Qualifications StandardIssued: 2015ASSE SERIES 15000 STANDARD #15010Pro
30、fessional Qualifications Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 10-1.1 ScopeThis standard applies to a qualified individual who provides inspection, testing and maintenance for water-based fire protection systems in compliance with installation, i
31、nspection, testing and maintenance standards. This individual will be referred to as “field technician” for the remainder of the standard. 10-1.2 PurposeThe purpose of this standard is to provide minimum qualification criteria as defined by the scope.10-1.3 Limitations This standard applies to field
32、 technicians only. This standard does not apply to a person who is performing an engineering evaluation. Compliance with this standard in itself shall not constitute compliance with the requirements for the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) over the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire prot
33、ection systems. 10-1.4 Reference and Industry Standards and CodesThe reference and industry standards and codes listed in ASSE Standard 15001 are a part of this standard. 10-2.1 General Knowledge10-2.1.1 The field technician shall identify and demonstrate knowledge of the applicable laws, codes, rul
34、es, listing agencies and regulations from the federal, state and local levels pertaining to fire protection systems.10-2.1.2 The field technician shall identify the proper procedures to notify all of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).10-2.1.3 The field technician shall demonstrate knowledge
35、 of the installation, inspection, testing and maintenance associated with the following, as well as the implications of improper installations and the methods of correcting installations to comply with applicable codes and standards:a. Acceptance testing per the applicable NFPA standards b. All NFPA
36、 standards from ASSE Standard 15001c. Alarm devicesd. All water-based fire protection systemse. Area of coverage/target areaf. Backflow preventersg. Clearancesh. Compartmentsi. Dry type sprinklers j. Elevation losses and friction losses k. Fire dynamics and heat transfer (basic)l. Flow and pressure
37、demandsm. Inspection, testing and maintenancen. Internationally recognized model codeso. Liabilitiesp. Sprinkler identification (SIN or manufacturer symbol) q. Sprinkler requirements r. System piping configurations. Obstructions to sprinkler operationt. Occupancy hazard classificationsu. Storage com
38、modity classificationsv. Types of sprinklersw. Sprinkler installation orientation10-2.2 Product KnowledgeThe field technician shall understand manufacturers requirements and identify and describe the proper operating principles of the following components:ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000 Professional Qu
39、alifications Standard 3Issued: 2015a. Automatic bypass valvesb. Backflow protectionc. Drains (main/sectional/auxiliary)d. Fire department connectionse. Fire protection valves and trim componentsf. Fire pumps and componentsg. Hangers and supports for pipes and tubesh. Initiating devicesi. Pipe, tube
40、and fittingsj. Pressure regulating devicek. Pressure relief valvel. Sprinklersm. Waterflow alarmsn. Water supply (public/private)10-2.2.1 Test EquipmentThe field technician shall understand the use of the following equipment: a. Electrical test equipmentb. Flow meterc. Flow testing equipment d. Gaug
41、ese. Hoses f. Hydrometerg. Hydrostatic pumph. Infrared thermometeri. PPE (personal protective equipment)j. Refractometerk. Tachometer10-2.3 Product Installation Knowledge10-2.3.1 The field technician shall verify the proper requirements for fire protection systems pertaining to:a. Applicable codeb.
42、Internationally recognized model codesc. Local jurisdiction requirementsd. Manufacturers instructions10-2.4 System Knowledge 10-2.4.1 The field technician shall identify and describe the appropriate use, operation, inspection and testing of the following:a. Anti-freeze systemsb. Circulating closed-l
43、oop sprinkler systemc. Combined dry pipe-preaction sprinkler systemd. Deluge systemse. Dry systemsf. Fire pump systemsg. Preaction systemsh. Proprietary systems i. Standpipe systems1. Automatic dry2. Automatic wet3. Manual dry4. Manual wet5. Semiautomatic dryj. Tri water systemsk. Water-based foam s
44、ystemsl. Water mist systemsm. Water supply systemsn. Wet Systems10-2.4.2 The field technician shall have knowledge of the following:a. Backflow preventersb. Care and handling of sprinklersc. Commonly used plan symbolsd. Conducting acceptance testse. Hangers and supportsf. Heat sources g. Impact of b
45、uilding modificationsh. Impact of hazard classification changei. Impact of system modificationsj. Impairment recognition and proceduresk. Manufacturers requirements for specially listed products l. Obstructions to sprinkler operation m. Performance calculationsn. Periodic inspection requirementso. P
46、eriodic maintenance requirementsp. Periodic testing requirements q. Pipe and tube joiningr. Pipe and tube layouts. Pipe and tube material t. Pipe and tube sizingu. Product information sheetsv. Seismic bracing, restraint and flexibilityw. Specific instances where sprinklers are not requiredx. Sprinkl
47、er locationy. Sprinkler selectionz. Sprinkler spacingaa. Use of pumps to boost pressurebb. Water hammercc. Water supplies10-2.4.3 The field technician shall identify the correct physical locations for the following items:a. Alarm control panel/stationb. Backflow protection assemblies c. Control valv
48、esd. Drainse. Expansion tanksf. Fire department connectiong. Fire pumpsh. Fire pump test headeri. Flow switches4 ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000 Professional Qualifications StandardIssued: 2015j. Hydraulic placard and signagek. Inspector test valvel. Jockey pumpsm. Pressure alarm devicesn. Pressure red
49、ucing valveso. Pressure regulating devicesp. Pressure regulating hose valvesq. Pressure relief valvesr. Pump controllerss. Seismic restraintst. Sprinklers1. Distance from walls2. Distance from ceiling for sidewall3. Distance from ceiling for upright and pendant4. Heat sources5. Distance between sprinklers6. Obstructions7. Sloped ceiling requirements8. Spacing requirements9. Special rules10. Temperature ratings11. Treatment of ceiling pocketsu. System pipingv. Stand pipe outletsw. Valve supervisory devicesx. Water hammer arrestersy. Water service10-3.1 Inspection and
