{"id":927,"date":"2026-07-08T19:11:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T11:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/borrapumps.com\/blog\/nfpa-25-fire-pump-inspection-and-testing-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T23:48:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T15:48:40","slug":"nfpa-25-fire-pump-inspection-and-testing-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/borrapumps.com\/es\/blog\/nfpa-25-fire-pump-inspection-and-testing-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"NFPA 25 Fire Pump Inspection and Testing Guide for Facility Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b2b-article\" style=\"max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>fire pump inspection testing<\/strong> \u2014 NFPA 25 inspection and testing keeps fire pumps ready after acceptance\u2014schedules, no-flow runs, annual flow tests, and owner records differ from one-time NFPA 20 commissioning. This guide focuses on practical evaluation steps for U.S. industrial and commercial buyers\u2014hydraulic duty, documentation, and lifecycle support\u2014not generic marketing claims. Where equipment selection is involved, cross-check public specifications on borrapumps.com and confirm project-specific limits with your consulting engineer or AHJ. Section checklists can be reused as RFQ attachments and commissioning handover outlines.<\/p>\n<nav style=\"background:#f7f9fb;border:1px solid #e3e8ee;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 24px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>On this page<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 1.2em;line-height:1.7;\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><a href=\"#part-1-nfpa-25-itm-scope-for-fire-pumps\">Part 1. NFPA 25 ITM Scope for Fire Pumps<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><a href=\"#part-2-weekly-monthly-and-annual-test-types\">Part 2. Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Test Types<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><a href=\"#part-3-records-deficiencies-and-owner-responsibi\">Part 3. Records, Deficiencies, and Owner Responsibilities<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><a href=\"#part-4-documentation-and-handover-checklist\">Part 4. Documentation and Handover Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><a href=\"#part-5-commissioning-monitoring-and-long-term-op\">Part 5. Commissioning, Monitoring, and Long-Term Operations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<figure style=\"margin:26px 0;text-align:center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:640px;width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nfpa-25-fire-pump-inspection-and-testing-guide-cover-1.webp\" alt=\"fire pump inspection testing concept illustration with official product background (not a real site photo)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"part-1-nfpa-25-itm-scope-for-fire-pumps\" style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">Part 1. NFPA 25 ITM Scope for Fire Pumps<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Once a fire pump is in service, NFPA 25 defines the inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) program owners must follow as adopted by the AHJ.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Export skids may be shop-tested before shipment, but site ITM still begins when the system is placed in service locally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Distinguish NFPA 20 acceptance (initial proof of performance) from NFPA 25 recurring tests that prove readiness over the building lifecycle.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Fire pump selection starts with the approved hydraulic calculation and the governing code edition referenced in project specifications.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">End-suction and split-case designs trade footprint, efficiency, and maintenance access\u2014confirm AHJ and insurer expectations before finalizing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Cross-check <a href=\"https:\/\/borrapumps.com\/product\/40-3000-cubic-meter-flow-range-fire-fighting-pump-package\/\">fire pump packages<\/a> ratings against the duty point on the pump curve, not catalog headline flow alone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Capture rated flow, total dynamic head, fluid properties, and suction conditions in the RFQ package to reduce back-and-forth during technical review.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">If the site mixes intermittent peaks and sustained duty, size the driver for the governing thermal condition\u2014not catalog nameplate alone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Define acceptance criteria before shipment\u2014flow, head, efficiency, or NFPA witness points\u2014so commissioning disputes are less likely.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #2e7d32;background:#f3faf4;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Align ITM calendars with insurance and AHJ audit requirements before occupancy.<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"part-2-weekly-monthly-and-annual-test-types\" style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">Part 2. Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Test Types<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Weekly churn tests verify auto-start and basic controller response without requiring full flow to discharge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">No-flow tests exercise the pump and alarms while minimizing water discharge\u2014document run time and alarm points each cycle.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Annual flow tests demonstrate rated performance at agreed points on the certified pump curve with witnessed records.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Driver selection (electric vs diesel) must match site utility rules, backup power strategy, and witnessed test requirements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Jockey or booster stages maintain system pressure between main pump runs\u2014size them to avoid excessive cycling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Review <a href=\"https:\/\/borrapumps.com\/applications\/\">application and solution pages<\/a> for packaged skid options when field assembly time is constrained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Capture rated flow, total dynamic head, fluid properties, and suction conditions in the RFQ package to reduce back-and-forth during technical review.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">If the site mixes intermittent peaks and sustained duty, size the driver for the governing thermal condition\u2014not catalog nameplate alone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Define acceptance criteria before shipment\u2014flow, head, efficiency, or NFPA witness points\u2014so commissioning disputes are less likely.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Related guides in our blog cluster include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarkefire.com\/blog\/fire-pump-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inspection overview<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/borrapumps.com\/blog\/fire-pump-system-design-basics\/\">System context<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/borrapumps.com\/blog\/jockey-pump-fire-package-guide\/\">Package components<\/a>.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Test type<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Typical frequency<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">What to verify<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Churn \/ no-flow<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Weekly per NFPA 25 schedule<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Auto-start, alarms, run time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Monthly inspection<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Visual + controller checks<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Valves, gauges, power, leaks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Annual flow<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Performance at flow points<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Curve duty, driver, relief devices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure style=\"margin:26px 0;text-align:center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:640px;width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nfpa-25-fire-pump-inspection-and-testing-guide-body-1.webp\" alt=\"fire pump inspection testing \u2014 BORRA official product with illustrative industrial background (not a real site photo)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"tip-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #2e7d32;background:#f3faf4;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Log deficiencies immediately\u2014deferred repairs can fail the next AHJ review.<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"part-3-records-deficiencies-and-owner-responsibi\" style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">Part 3. Records, Deficiencies, and Owner Responsibilities<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Owners must retain test sheets, corrective actions, and pump run hours tied to asset tags and serial numbers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Deficiencies found during ITM should be classified by severity and tracked to closure before the next scheduled test.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Contractors and facility staff should share a single record set so export handover and local O&#038;M stay aligned.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Acceptance testing should document flow, pressure, and driver performance at agreed load points.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Keep as-built drawings, valve settings, and controller programming with the O&#038;M manual.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Submit NFPA or owner witness parameters via <a href=\"https:\/\/borrapumps.com\/contact-us\/\">BORRA engineering contact<\/a> when duty falls outside standard tables.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Capture rated flow, total dynamic head, fluid properties, and suction conditions in the RFQ package to reduce back-and-forth during technical review.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">If the site mixes intermittent peaks and sustained duty, size the driver for the governing thermal condition\u2014not catalog nameplate alone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Define acceptance criteria before shipment\u2014flow, head, efficiency, or NFPA witness points\u2014so commissioning disputes are less likely.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #2e7d32;background:#f3faf4;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Keep as-built pump curves and valve settings with the O&#038;M manual after commissioning.<\/div>\n<div class=\"warning-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #f9a825;background:#fffbf0;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Do not skip annual flow tests without AHJ approval\u2014insurance and life-safety audits often require documented performance.<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"part-4-documentation-and-handover-checklist\" style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">Part 4. Documentation and Handover Checklist<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Industrial acceptance should not rely on energization alone\u2014documentation proves ratings, safety, and maintainability for the next maintenance cycle.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Use the tables below as a starting RFQ checklist; your AHJ, insurer, or EPC contract may require additional items.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">For product-specific datasheets, cross-check <a href=\"https:\/\/borrapumps.com\/product\/40-3000-cubic-meter-flow-range-fire-fighting-pump-package\/\">fire pump packages<\/a> and request any missing factory test excerpts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Align factory acceptance tests with items your insurer or owner witness agreement may require.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">When comparing quotations, normalize currency, Incoterms, and included commissioning services before ranking suppliers.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Document \/ item<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Purpose<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">When to request<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Factory pump performance curve<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Verify flow, head, efficiency, and NPSHr at rated speed<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Before purchase order<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Driver nameplate and coupling data<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Electrical service and alignment<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Design phase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Installation and O&#038;M manual<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Commissioning and maintenance planning<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Before FAT\/SAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Spare parts list (5+ year)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Seal kits, impellers, bearings lifecycle<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Contract negotiation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Commissioning \/ acceptance checklist<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">NFPA or owner witness tests<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Before energization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Application<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Duty profile<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Typical pump approach<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Municipal fire protection<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Sustained rated flow + overload<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">End-suction or split-case with listed driver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Industrial hazard<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Variable demand + jockey<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Main fire pump + jockey\/booster package<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">High-rise booster<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Steady pressure maintenance<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Vertical multistage or inline booster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Skid package export<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Fixed layout, witnessed test<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Factory-assembled skid with documented FAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"tip-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #2e7d32;background:#f3faf4;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Store factory test reports with the pump serial number for future warranty claims.<\/div>\n<div class=\"tip-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #2e7d32;background:#f3faf4;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Confirm metric and imperial dimensions if shipping to mixed-design sites.<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"part-5-commissioning-monitoring-and-long-term-op\" style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">Part 5. Commissioning, Monitoring, and Long-Term Operations<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Commissioning should verify flow, head, and driver performance at the agreed duty points\u2014not only at no-load or nameplate conditions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Functional tests typically include vibration, seal leakage, control response, and documented comparison to the factory pump curve.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Monitoring after startup helps catch cavitation, hunting, or seal wear before they affect production or fire protection readiness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Train maintenance staff on lockout\/tagout, priming procedures, and which alarms require immediate shutdown versus scheduled service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Schedule a post-warranty review to reassess duty changes\u2014plant expansions often change flow profiles within three to five years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Keep a spare-parts criticality list (seals, impellers, bearings, filters) based on lead time and production impact, not catalog defaults alone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #2e7d32;background:#f3faf4;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Log baseline flow, pressure, and power draw after commissioning for future troubleshooting comparisons.<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">Recommended BORRA Products<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">For project support, explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/borrapumps.com\/product\/40-3000-cubic-meter-flow-range-fire-fighting-pump-package\/\">fire pump packages<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/borrapumps.com\/applications\/\">application and solution pages<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/borrapumps.com\/about-us\/\">OEM and manufacturing capabilities<\/a> on borrapumps.com.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:26px 0;text-align:center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:640px;width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nfpa-25-fire-pump-inspection-and-testing-guide-product-1.webp\" alt=\"BORRA fire \u2014 official product photo with illustrative scene background (not a real site photo)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 10px;font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.35;\">What does NFPA 25 require for fire pump testing?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Owners must follow the ITM schedule in NFPA 25 for churn, no-flow, and annual flow tests as adopted by the local AHJ.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 10px;font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.35;\">How is NFPA 25 different from NFPA 20 acceptance testing?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">NFPA 20 covers installation and initial acceptance; NFPA 25 governs ongoing inspection and testing after the system is in service.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 10px;font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.35;\">What is a no-flow test?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">A test that exercises the pump and controls without flowing water to discharge, verifying auto-start and alarm response.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 10px;font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.35;\">Who can witness annual flow tests?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Qualified personnel per local code\u2014often the owner, fire protection contractor, or AHJ representative.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 10px;font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.35;\">What records should be kept?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Test dates, results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and pump run hours tied to asset tags.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 10px;font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.35;\">Can export sites defer ITM until commissioning?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Initial acceptance still applies; ongoing NFPA 25 ITM begins once the system is placed in service at the final site.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">References<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 1.2em;line-height:1.7;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/product\/nfpa-25-standard-for-the-inspection-testing-and-maintenance-of-water-based-fire-protection-systems\/p0025code\/25-std-for-the-inspection-testing-and-maintenance-of-water-based-fire-protection-systems-redline-13-pdf\/2013rl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NFPA 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/up.codes\/viewer\/nfpa\/nfpa-25-2023\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UPCodes NFPA 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/product\/nfpa-20-standard-for-the-installation-of-stationary-pumps-for-fire-protection\/p0020code\/20-std-for-the-install-of-stat-pumps-for-fp-redline-13-pdf\/2013rl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NFPA 20<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/borrapumps.com\/product\/40-3000-cubic-meter-flow-range-fire-fighting-pump-package\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BORRA Fire Pump Package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Ready to discuss your project?<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/borrapumps.com\/contact-us\/\">BORRA engineering support<\/a> with your project parameters and technical requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does NFPA 25 require for fire pump testing?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Owners must follow the ITM schedule in NFPA 25 for churn, no-flow, and annual flow tests as adopted by the local AHJ.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How is NFPA 25 different from NFPA 20 acceptance testing?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"NFPA 20 covers installation and initial acceptance; 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