Testing and maintenance is per which NFPA code?

• A. NFPA 13D
• B. NFPA 70
• C. NFPA 101
• D. NFPA 25 2013

Answer: (D)

Testing and maintenance of fire protection systems is governed by NFPA 25, the standard for inspecting, testing, and maintaining water-based fire protection systems. It tells you what to inspect, how often to test, and what condition the system components should be in when in service, covering elements like sprinklers, valves, gauges, alarms, and related piping.

This is distinct from NFPA 13 (and NFPA 13D), which focus on the design and installation of sprinkler systems; NFPA 70 covers electrical installations; NFPA 101 addresses life safety and occupancy requirements but does not prescribe testing procedures for water-based systems. The edition cited is the 2013 version, so follow that specific edition as required by the exam or jurisdiction.