During an inspection you observe conditions affecting annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 (scenario variant 30). 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 30). What is the most appropriate technical judgment?

Answer options:

• Ignore the requirement for annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 (scenario variant 30) since it is non-mandatory ✅ The technician follows the acceptance criteria associated with annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 (scenario variant 30)
• Replace the entire system rather than address annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 (scenario variant 30) per the standard
• Use a generic municipal bylaw in place of the NFPA / referenced standard for annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 (scenario variant 30)

Correct answer: The technician follows the acceptance criteria associated with annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 (scenario variant 30)

Explanation: Per AWWA C503 (wet-barrel) / NFPA 291 §4 (color class), annual visual per NFPA 25 §7.2.2 governs the correct procedure. Distractors omit or contradict the standard.