NFPA 25 — Awareness of Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

Based on NFPA 25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems (2026 edition). Introduces recurring inspection, testing and maintenance processes used to keep water-based fire protection systems in serviceable condition. Intended learners: Facility managers, fire protection and maintenance technicians, HSE staff, service contractors and personnel who coordinate system inspection and testing. Learning outcomes: 1. Explain the purpose and scope of an NFPA 25 inspection, testing and maintenance programme. 2. Recognise inspection and testing activities for common water-based systems and components. 3. Identify how deficiencies, impairments and corrective actions should be recorded and followed up. 4. Prepare a basic system-specific ITM schedule and records checklist. Assessment: Knowledge check and a case-based ITM schedule, deficiency record and follow-up exercise. The course carries 5 credits and 50 notional learning hours, including 20 guided learning hours.