The Contractors' Material & Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping is the certificate a sprinkler contractor completes in Marietta, Georgia, when aboveground fire sprinkler piping has been installed and tested. It is printed under the Marietta Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Office, and is signed by both the contractor's representative and the owner's representative. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by the City of Marietta at the official source link.
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What is Contractors' Material & Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping – Marietta, GA?
The Contractors' Material & Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping is the test record, printed under the Marietta Fire Department's Fire Marshal's Office, on which a sprinkler contractor documents the materials used and the results of tests on an aboveground piping system, with the owner's representative witnessing.
The form's procedure note says that, on completion of the work, the contractor's representative makes inspections and tests and an owner's representative witnesses them. All defects must be corrected and the system left in service before the contractor's personnel finally leave the job.
The certificate records the property name, address and date; whether the installation conforms to accepted plans and the equipment use is approved; whether the person in charge of fire equipment was instructed on control valves and on care and maintenance; the sprinklers, pipe and fittings; alarm, dry pipe, deluge and preaction valve tests; pressure reducing valve tests; hydrostatic, pneumatic and drain tests; flushing of underground mains; welding and cutout certifications; and hydraulic nameplate data. The owner's representative's signature does not prejudice any claim against the contractor for faulty material, poor workmanship, or failure to meet the approving authority's requirements or local ordinances.
This is a fire protection test certificate, not a business license. The City's Fire Marshal inspections page lists Business License Approval/Tenant Move-in as a separate inspection, and anyone searching for a Marietta business license needs that process rather than this form.
Who needs to file Contractors' Material & Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping – Marietta, GA?
The sprinkler contractor that installed the aboveground piping completes this certificate through its representative, and the property owner's representative witnesses the tests and signs it. The form states that it is filled out and signed by both representatives.
Copies go to the approving authorities, the owner and the contractor. The approving authority named on the form is the Marietta Fire Marshal's Office, 112 Haynes St, Marietta, GA 30060.
Related roles on the agency's inspection page:
- A general contractor cannot request an inspection on a Fire Safety Systems Permit; the trade or contractor responsible for that permit does.
- A building general contractor cannot schedule the 100% (final) inspection until all child Fire Safety Systems Permits have been closed by the responsible trades or contractors.
Do not use this certificate as a business license application or as a certificate of occupancy; it records piping tests only.
When to file Contractors' Material & Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping – Marietta, GA
Complete the certificate when the work is finished and the tests have been made. The form says inspection and tests are performed upon completion of work, and that all defects must be corrected and the system left in service before the contractor's personnel finally leave the job. The certificate itself records the date the system was left in service with all control valves open.
The form prints no separate filing deadline. For timing of the related fire inspections, the Fire Marshal's Office says inspections may be scheduled until 4 PM for the next business day, that it normally inspects the business day after the request, and that appointments for each required inspection must be made separately.
Documents you need
- A copy of U-Form No. 85B, if you answer Yes to the question whether the flushing of underground mains and lead-in connections was verified by a copy of that form.
- Copies of system components instructions, care and maintenance instructions, and NFPA 25, which the form asks whether you have left on the premises.
How to fill out Contractors' Material & Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping – Marietta, GA
Enter property details and date
Fill in Property Name, Property Address and Date. The approving authority is pre-printed as the Marietta Fire Marshal's Office, 112 Haynes St, Marietta, GA 30060.
Answer plans and instructions questions
Mark Yes or No for whether the installation conforms to accepted plans, equipment use is approved, and the person in charge of fire equipment was instructed on control valves and on care and maintenance. Explain any deviations or No answers, then mark whether system components instructions, care and maintenance instructions and NFPA 25 were left on the premises.
Record sprinklers, pipe and fittings
Enter the supplies buildings and the sprinkler make, model, year of manufacture, size, quantity and temperature rating. Add the type of pipe and the type of fittings.
Complete alarm valve and flow indicator data
Enter the alarm valve or flow indicator type, make and model, and the maximum time to operate through the test connection in minutes and seconds.
Record dry pipe valve and Q.O.D. tests
Enter make, model and serial number for the dry valve and Q.O.D., then the operating test times, pressures and trip points. Mark whether the alarm operated properly, with and without Q.O.D.
Complete deluge and preaction valve results
Select the operation type (pneumatic, electric or hydraulic) and mark the supervision and testing questions. Record each circuit's supervisory loss alarm, valve release and maximum time to operate.
Record pressure reducing valve tests
For each valve enter location and floor, make and model, setting, static and residual pressures (psi) and flow rate (gpm).
Enter hydrostatic, pneumatic and drain tests
Enter the psi, bars and hours for the hydrostatic test, or state the reason if not tested. Mark the dry piping pneumatic test, proper equipment operation and the additives and corrosive chemicals certification, and record the drain test gauge readings.
Complete flushing, fasteners and gaskets
Mark the underground flushing questions, including verification by U-Form No. 85B, and whether powder-driven fastener sample testing was completed in concrete. Enter blank gasket number used, locations and number removed.
Answer welding and cutout certifications
Mark whether piping is welded. If yes, answer the AWS D10.9, Level AR-3 certifications and the quality control certification, and the cutouts (discs) control feature question.
Add nameplate, service date and remarks
Mark whether the hydraulic nameplate was provided and explain if not. Enter the date left in service with all control valves open, the sprinkler contractor name, remarks and any additional notes.
Sign, review and download the PDF
Enter signatures, titles and dates for the property owner and the sprinkler contractor. Review every Yes/No answer, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and prepare copies as described under How to submit.
How to submit Contractors' Material & Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping – Marietta, GA
The form names no filing channel; it says copies are prepared for the approving authorities, the owner and the contractor. The approving authority printed on it is the Marietta Fire Marshal's Office.
- In person or by mail: Fire Marshal's Office, 112 Haynes Street, 2nd Floor, Marietta, GA 30060 (the form prints 112 Haynes Street NE).
- By phone: the Fire Marshal's Office, 770-794-5450. For plan review questions, the City lists the Fire Protection Analyst at 770-794-5459.
- Inspection scheduling: requests for inspections are scheduled by the applicant for a particular day, until 4 PM for the next business day; add notes and an on-site contact if you want a more specific time.
Ask the Fire Marshal's Office how it wants the signed certificate delivered for your project. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels the City of Marietta gives.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the job before all defects are corrected and the system is left in service; the form's procedure requires both.
- Submitting the certificate signed by only one side; it must be signed by both the contractor's and the owner's representatives.
- Not preparing copies for the approving authorities, the owner and the contractor.
- Leaving differential dry-pipe valve clappers closed during the hydrostatic test; the form says they must be left open to prevent damage.
- Answering Yes to the certification that no additives or corrosive chemicals, sodium silicate or its derivatives, or brine were used for testing or stopping leaks when they were used.
- Answering No to a question such as plan conformity, equipment approval or nameplate without completing the "If no, explain" line.
- Having a general contractor request an inspection on a Fire Safety Systems Permit, which the City says a general contractor cannot do.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Contractors' Material & Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping?
It is the Marietta Fire Marshal's Office certificate on which a sprinkler contractor records materials and test results for aboveground piping. The owner's representative witnesses the tests, and both representatives sign the completed certificate.
Who has to sign the aboveground piping test certificate?
Both the contractor's representative and the owner's representative. The signature block has lines for the property owner and for the sprinkler contractor, each with title and date, under the heading Test Witnessed By.
When do I complete the aboveground piping certificate?
When the work is finished and tested. The form says tests are made on completion, defects must be corrected and the system left in service before the contractor's personnel finally leave the job. It also records the date left in service.
What hydrostatic test pressure does the certificate require?
Not less than 200 psi (13.6 bars) for 2 hours, or 50 psi (3.4 bars) above static pressure where static pressure exceeds 150 psi (10.2 bars), also for 2 hours. Differential dry-pipe valve clappers stay open during the test.
Is this form a Marietta business license?
No. It is a fire sprinkler piping test certificate. The City of Marietta's Fire Marshal inspections page lists Business License Approval/Tenant Move-in as a separate inspection, so ask the Fire Marshal's Office at 770-794-5450 about that process.
Where do I send the completed certificate?
The form names no channel; it says copies go to the approving authorities, owner and contractor. The approving authority is the Marietta Fire Marshal's Office, 112 Haynes Street, 2nd Floor, Marietta, GA 30060, phone 770-794-5450.
Can I fill out this certificate online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not connected to the City of Marietta, and does not file or deliver the certificate; you deliver it through the City's channels.
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