Pressure tanks that have their air pressure source supervised in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be inspected how often?

Pressure tanks that have their air pressure source supervised in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be inspected how often?

• A. Monthly
• B. Quarterly
• C. Weekly
• D. Daily

Answer: (B)

Having the air pressure source for a pressure tank supervised under NFPA 72 means there is continuous monitoring of that air supply. With this level of supervision, the required inspection interval for the pressure tank is quarterly. The supervisory signal helps detect failures between checks, so you conduct formal inspections every three months, while still verifying that the pressure remains within the specified range and that the supervisory circuitry is functioning. Monthly, weekly, or daily inspections aren’t required for supervised air sources and would be more frequent than the standard dictates. During the quarterly inspection, verify the air pressure is within the required range, the gauge is readable, there are no leaks, and the supervisory device is in normal status.

Having the air pressure source for a pressure tank supervised under NFPA 72 means there is continuous monitoring of that air supply. With this level of supervision, the required inspection interval for the pressure tank is quarterly. The supervisory signal helps detect failures between checks, so you conduct formal inspections every three months, while still verifying that the pressure remains within the specified range and that the supervisory circuitry is functioning. Monthly, weekly, or daily inspections aren’t required for supervised air sources and would be more frequent than the standard dictates. During the quarterly inspection, verify the air pressure is within the required range, the gauge is readable, there are no leaks, and the supervisory device is in normal status.