What documentation must be maintained after conducting inspections and tests?

Maintaining records including the date, location, results, and signature of the responsible individual is crucial for compliance with NFPA 25 standards. These records provide a comprehensive account of the inspections and tests conducted on the water-based fire protection systems. This documentation serves several important purposes:

1. Compliance Verification: It helps demonstrate that inspections have been performed in accordance with the required timelines and protocols established by NFPA guidelines. Regulatory bodies or insurance companies may require this information to ensure safety and compliance with fire protection standards.

2. Accountability: The inclusion of the signature of the responsible individual provides accountability, ensuring that qualified personnel conducted the inspections and that results are substantiated by a trained professional.

3. Historical Records: These records form a historical basis for the performance of the system over time, allowing for trend analysis and identification of potential issues before they become significant problems.

In contrast, while detailed plans, invoices, and photographs may support the inspection process, they do not serve the same compliance and operational roles as the specific documentation required by NFPA 25.