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Based on observation, record review and facility staff interview, the facility staff failed to ensure the sprinkler supervisory alarms were installed and monitored per NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2010 edition. The facility census was 38.


Observations on 4/10/2019, during the facility tour, showed a sprinkler system Post Indicator Valve (PIV) connected to the facility sprinkler system water supply in the facility front yard. Observation showed the valve did not have electronic supervision.

During an interview on 4/10/19 at 12:55 P.M., the Facilities Administrator said the valve did not have electronic supervision.

NFPA 101, 2012 edition, Section 9.7.2 states:

"9.7.2 Supervision.

9.7.2.1* Supervisory Signals. Where supervised automatic
sprinkler systems are required by another section of this Code,
supervisory attachments shall be installed and monitored for
integrity in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and
Signaling Code, and a distinctive supervisory signal shall be provided
to indicate a condition that would impair the satisfactory
operation of the sprinkler system. Supervisory signals shall
sound and shall be displayed either at a location within the
protected building that is constantly attended by qualified personnel
or at an approved, remotely located receiving facility."

Please refer to NFPA 72, 2010 ed. Table 14.4.5 (15L), Table 14.4.2.2 (14I) for testing requirements.