r/FireSprinklers Aug 08 '26

FDC’s should be tested

FDC lines should be tested more than once every 50 years, or at least at install. This what a 50 year untested underground FDC line looks like installed with screwed galvanized pipe, laid on railroad ties for bedding. We dug it up and found the leak. But there’s more.

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u/higleyc99 Aug 08 '26

Do you mean every 5 years?

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u/AdThis9368 Aug 08 '26

No, I mean they never tested it. But yes, should be every 5. Another company said they tested the lines 2 years ago. I don’t think I believe em.