Inspections - Fire Sprinklers

Sprinkler System Inspections are performed by inspectors from the Fire Marshal's Office to verify that the installation of the system is in compliance with all applicable codes and is done in accordance with the approved plans. The State of Georgia requires that installations and modifications of sprinkler systems be performed or supervised by the Certificate of Competency Holder. Please ensure that a Sprinkler Supervision Certificate Form is filled out and is available on site.

The way the plans have been submitted the Cherokee County Fire Marshal’s Office has changed and the plans will now be submitted online through the https://cityview.cherokeega.com/cvprodportal/ under “apply for a building permit”.

The following is a list of items that are checked during sprinkler system inspections:

Site Plans for Reference

Copy of Water flow test Scanned and on plans. Water Flow Test must be complete within six months of submittal
Indication of flow hydrants and test hydrant, pipe length, type pipe, pipe size, fittings, backflow devices, PIV, FDC, and corresponding hydraulic nodes on underground piping and devices. Note: It is understood the sprinkler contractor is typically not the underground contractor, however, the information above is required for review of the sprinkler system
Indicate Elevation of Base of Riser pad and test hydrant (residual Hydrant). Note: Please contact FMO if elevation information is not available from the water authority
Underground pipe installation must comply with the manufacturer's specification for installing and burying pipe
Provide Thrust block details (see Cherokee Water and Sewer website for details on pipe installation)

General Requirements

Building construction type
Obstructed ceiling type construction
Unobstructed ceiling type construction
Indicate the number of sprinklers per riser, type of sprinkler head, and/ spacing on plans (see NFPA 13 spacing requirements)
Temperature rating of sprinkler heads
1/2 Spacing to walls or obstructions
Indicate room use
Riser details and/or standpipe details
Hanger and trapeze details
Detail of sprinkler breakers and locations
Minimum and maximum spacing requirements
Locate any potential sprinkler discharge obstructions
High-pressure rod required for 100 psi static or greater pressures. (Hangers to be 12" from the end)

Riser

Proper underground installations
Provide clearance around all sides of the riser
Indicate all gauges and mounted no higher than 6 ft
Main drain
Required signage indicated
Indication of tampers and flows on all valves

Piping

Clearly indicate sizing of pipes on plans
Indicate pipe type
Hydrostatic test performed and completion of both Aboveground Test Certificate and Underground Test Certificate

Hangers/Supports/Bracing

Hangers 3 inches from the centerline of uprights heads
EOL supported 1 inch= 36 inch, 1^1/4 inch = 48 inch, 1^1/2 inch and larger = 60 inch
Armovers =24 inches or 12 inches for 100 psi with rod down
Support top of the riser

Sprinklers

Provide a reflected ceiling plan for head placement
Indicate the distance from the ceiling to the sprinkler head
Indicate on plans when using the small room rule on plans

Dry Pipe

Indicate the pitch of pipe per code
Indicate if refrigerated areas need dry pendants with plug and drain
Provide detail on dry pendant heads with the sealing of roof details
Indicate dry pipe air setting pressure for both high and low air

Wet Pipe

Indicate ball drip at the low point of FDC

Signage

FDC and other fire protection equipment signed and/or labeled.
Label all riser rooms or fire equipment rooms