Standpipe System Inspection

What is a Standpipe System

A standpipe system is a series of pipes at a building, connecting the water supply to hose connections. A standpipe system is an extension of the fire-hydrant system for use by firefighters or trained occupants in the event of a fire in the building.

Standpipe System Testing

Standpipe system testing in Ontario came into effect on July 1, 2018 and all building owners needed to comply by January 1, 2019 according to Ontario Regulation 108/18. Ontario Regulation 108/18 can be downloaded here

Standpipe System Requirements

According to the Reg. 108/18

Section 6.4.3.2.(1):

 Standpipe system piping shall be hydrostatically tested for 2 hours at a pressure of not less than

(a) 1400 kPa (gauge), or
(b) 350 kPa (gauge) in excess of the normal hydrostatic pressure when the normal hydrostatic pressure is in excess of
1050 kPa (gauge).

 Section 6.4.3.7.(1):

The dry portion of the fire department connection piping of a standpipe system shall be hydrostatically tested … at intervals of not more than five years where:
(a) the fire department connection piping has been in service for more than thirty years, or
(b) the age of the fire department connection piping cannot be determined.

For more information please contact Stevenson Sprinkler and Fire Protection by phone: 905-562-7575 or email: info@stevensonsprinkler.ca

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