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Installing Locking Caps on FDCs
An issue increasing in concern throughout the nation, are the dangers associated with uncapped Fire Department Connections (FDCs), which can compromise the effectiveness of the sprinkler system and pose risks to firefighters. Without water, their lives, the lives of occupants, and continuity of the impacted businesses, is put at risk.
Locking FDC caps ensure fire sprinkler systems are protected and they reduce potential firefighter injuries. Clogged FDC lines need to be backflushed, which can exceed $2,000 per instance depending on the size of the building and fire sprinkler system. Additionally, damage to the threading, burglary of brass piping, etc. can lead to additional costs for the building owner.
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Compromised FDCs Threaten the Sprinkler System, Firefighters, and a Structure’s Occupants!
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Ready. Set. Flow.™ is a NASFM campaign designed to increase education for the fire service, businesses, and fire sprinkler contractors on the importance of protecting FDCs with locking caps.
Protecting life, property and the environment from fire and related hazards is the mission of the National Association of State Fire Marshals. NASFM is a proponent of fire protection systems that protect lives and property, including fire sprinkler systems.
National fire codes have recognized and incorporated the need for FDCs to be capped, but many jurisdictions have not adopted the code, leaving unlocked connections vulnerable:
Debris Vandalism Theft Terrorism
Criminal activities
such as drug drops
Debris
Theft
Criminal activities
such as drug drops
The number of uncapped FDC connections is increasing:
A lack of inspections and reductions in prevention personnel play a significant role in increased deficiencies
Open FDCs are often listed as "non-critical deficiencies" which results in no action by the AHJ
Use of cheap “tear away” caps result in caps not being replaced, falling off, being tampered with, etc.
After investing in a structure’s sprinkler system, it's remiss to leave the system unsecured and vulnerable to inoperability. Locking FDC caps ensure debris will not enter the system, while reducing the potential need for future restoration, repairs, and rebuilding expenses.
Reduces property damage and the potential long-term disruption to residential and commercial occupants
Helps protect occupants, properties, infrastructure and business operations as smoke and heat damage increases with nonexistent or low water pressure
Less property damage results in less disruption to residential and commercial tenants
Damage and vandalism to fire department connections (FDCs) is a frequent occurrence. Passersby shove trash in the FDC opening, building owners block them or thieves steal parts for the metal. All these things can cause significant damage or make the connection inoperable.
This issue may be more prevalent during protests. While most protesters are not out to cause property damage, some are. It is important to be vigilant and inspect FDCs more often if there are protests in your jurisdiction.
U.S. Fire Administration July 30, 2020
Compromised FDCs Threaten the Sprinkler System, Firefighters, and a Structure’s Occupants!
“Ready. Set. Flow.” is an awareness campaign that will increase education for both the fire service, businesses and the contractors that install and service automatic sprinkler systems on the importance of securing FDC connections
NASFM members are comprised of State Fire Marshals, or the equivalent position in select states and their top deputies, who provide educational materials to the fire service within their state. It is NASFM’s is working to secure FDC connections that will help increase the proper operation of a sprinkler system and the accompanying potential risks.
Protecting life, property and the environment from fire and related hazards is the mission of the National Association of State Fire Marshals. NASFM supports many types of fire protection systems that protect lives and property, including fire sprinkler systems, and has been a long-time proponent of their use to assist firefighters and the public in saving lives and reducing risks.
Ready. Set. Flow.™ is a NASFM campaign designed to increase education for the fire service, businesses, and fire sprinkler contractors on the importance of protecting FDCs with locking caps.
Protecting life, property and the environment from fire and related hazards is the mission of the National Association of State Fire Marshals. NASFM is a proponent of fire protection systems that protect lives and property, including fire sprinkler systems.
Install Locking FDC Caps
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