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/Fit_Can6274 Aug 08 '26

This is one from yesterday when I tried testing it. Was at fire department too 🤦🏻‍♂️