During an inspection you observe conditions affecting annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 (scenario variant 23). What is the most appropriate technical judgment?

Question: During an inspection you observe conditions affecting annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 (scenario variant 23). What is the most appropriate technical judgment?

Answer options:

• Defer all action on annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 (scenario variant 23) to the next annual inspection without notification ✅ The requirement defined for annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 (scenario variant 23) is met and recorded on the ITM report
• Apply manufacturer marketing literature instead of the code for annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 (scenario variant 23)
• Treat any anomaly in annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 (scenario variant 23) as a non-deficiency regardless of severity

Correct answer: The requirement defined for annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 (scenario variant 23) is met and recorded on the ITM report

Explanation: Per AWWA M17, annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 governs the correct procedure. Distractors omit or contradict the standard.