Interactive guide
NFPA 25 2019 inspection and testing frequency planner.
Use this interactive planner to understand common inspection, testing, and maintenance frequencies for water-based fire protection systems. Filter by system, open each item for practical notes, and estimate the next due date from the last completed date.
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This is a planning aid, not a substitute for NFPA 25.
NFPA 25 is copyrighted and should be consulted directly for complete requirements, definitions, exceptions, tables, and procedures. Ontario buildings may also be affected by the Ontario Fire Code, local authority requirements, system design, manufacturer instructions, insurer requirements, and site conditions. Have a qualified provider confirm what applies to the specific building.
Frequency planner
Filter the chart by frequency, system, or task.
29 items
Select a last completed date to estimate next due dates for calendar-based items.
Why owners return to this page
Fire protection schedules are easy to lose track of.
Building owners, property managers, facility teams, and contractors can use this page before board meetings, budget reviews, annual inspections, deficiency repairs, and contractor quote reviews.
Plan workUnderstand whether a task is weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, five-year, or long-term capital planning.
Ask better questionsUse the task notes to ask providers what is included in their inspection or repair scope.
Compare quotesIf a quote includes NFPA 25 work, check whether the scope is clear before approving it.
Keep recordsUse the guide as a prompt for reports, test results, deficiency lists, and closeout documents.