What type of information should maintenance records include to support NFPA 20 compliance?

• A. Only the date of service.
• B. Only the technician's name.
• C. Service intervals, date, issues or repairs, and compliance status.
• D. Only the pump model.

Answer: (C)

NFPA 20 compliance hinges on keeping records that clearly prove the fire pump is maintained at the required frequencies and that every service keeps the system ready to operate. The best records include the service intervals (how often maintenance is due and performed), the date of each service, any issues found or repairs performed, and the overall compliance status after the service. This combination creates a clear, auditable trail showing that checks, tests, and maintenance were completed, problems were addressed, and the system remains within the standard’s requirements. Recording only the date doesn’t reveal whether maintenance occurred at the proper intervals or what was fixed. Recording only the technician’s name omits what was actually done and the outcome. Recording only the pump model leaves out the maintenance history and the results of inspections and tests. So, including intervals, date, issues or repairs, and compliance status provides the complete picture needed for NFPA 20 compliance.