Fire detection and sprinkler systems
ASP written lesson, 11 min read. ASP Domain 4: Fire Prevention and Protection
AI-drafted from the cited rules and fact-checked against them. Study aid, not site-specific safety advice. The official rule controls.
What you'll learn
- State when 29 CFR 1910.159 and 1910.164 apply and when they do not
- Recall the sprinkler test schedule: acceptance, annual and two-year tests
- Apply the 20-sprinkler and 30-minute thresholds for water supply and alarms
- Explain who maintains detection systems and what upkeep is required
- Apply the 30-second limit on delaying alarms from detector actuation
What this lesson covers
This lesson covers the two OSHA general industry standards that govern automatic sprinkler systems and fire detection systems: when they apply, which tests and thresholds they set, and who must do the work. These are the numbers and duties the exam draws on, and the ones an inspector checks on site.
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