Preso is the flow meter brand and I actually see a lot of them up here but there is nothing on the internet about the manufacturer oddly enough. I have sent emails to several of their distributors without a reply. Nothing like a phone call though.
And yes, just the gauge requires calibration...
From the 25 2014 Handbook:
8.3.3.1.4 Where 8.3.3.1.2.2 or 8.3.3.1.2.3 is used, the flowmeter shall be adjusted immediately
prior to conducting the test in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.3.3.1.4.1 If the test results are not consistent with the pr evious annual test...
MatthewJWillis (Mechanical)2 Jun 16 17:59
EVERY inspection I conducted was Complete. I have hundreds of stories.
Do the inspection and look at every sprinkler.. The rest does not matter.
R/
Matt
I'd say you should publish those stories as a guide then. I have been doing inspections since 25...
Quick question to get a feel for how this issue is addressed elsewhere:
Our job as an inspection provider is to do ITM as per NFPA 25 and provide a report. It is not:
* Having to explain to belligerent tenants what we are doing and why,
* Having to deal with the site of naked passed out...