Testing Services for Fire Protection Systems
Fire Sprinkler MIC testing
Huguenot Laboratories offers the most comprehensive laboratory analysis testing services for Fire Protection Systems (FPS). Our corrosion coupon testing kits allow for easy sampling of system waters and discovered deposits. Depending on which analysis is indicated, samples are captured and returned to the Laboratory for prompt analysis. A full analysis includes an Anaerobic and Aerobic MIC bacterium study, and 23 complete mineral comparison studies to determine if the mineral deposition is a contributing factor in causing corrosion and under deposit corrosion. Testing services also include an A.S.T.M. certified corrosion study to accurately determine the true corrosion potential of the supply waters. This detailed analysis provides clients accurate detailed information with viable corrosion mitigation options. Our Single Bottle analysis conforms to Building Uniform Code UFC 3‐600‐01 to determine the expected life cycle of the fire sprinkler systems components. Our deposit analysis kit is designed to assist clients in completing the required 5-year obstruction investigation testing protocol as required per NFPA 25, 2002 edition.
CORROSION COUPON, CARBON STEEL, ASTM CERTIFIED
Corrosion Coupon, Carbon Steel, ASTM Certified Carbon 1010 Steel Preweighed Coupon with full report.
SKU: LCCCS0
CORROSION COUPON, COPPER, ASTM CERTIFIED
Corrosion Coupon, Copper, ASTM Certified Copper Preweighed Coupon with full report.
SKU: LCCCOP
CORROSION COUPON, GALVANIZED STEEL, ASTM CERTIFIED
Corrosion Coupon, Galvanized, ASTM Certified Galvanized Steel Preweighed Coupon with full report.
SKU: LCCGAL
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY (GC) ANALYSIS OF FIRE SPRINKLER ANTIFREEZE
Gas Chromatography (GC) analysis of antifreeze for purposes of determining if the solution is Glycerin or Propylene.
SKU: LTPGCA
FOUR BOTTLE FULL WATER ANALYSIS
Developed for the Tennessee Fire Marshall Association. This testing is the most comprehensive and conclusive way to determine the extent of MIC and generalized corrosion that is occurring in wet fire sprinkler systems. Testing includes 6 Microbiology tests, 23 mineral analysis tests, and 3 physical tests. As well as a corrosion potential analysis. This kit is designed to conform to the requirements of NFPA 13, 2002, 4.3 requiring the building owner or their agent to provide an Owners Certificate detailing any knowledge of the water supply used for the sprinkler system. As well as complying with 23.1.5 requiring water supply to be evaluated for MIC or other corrosive properties.
SKU: L4BFWA
ICP-MS DEPOSIT ANALYSIS
ICP-MS is a testing technique to determine the elemental analysis of the deposit material in question. Testing is based on the ionization of atoms by means of sustained argon plasma. Positive ions are accelerated into the mass separation device to be separated by mass/charge in the quadrupole or by mass and momentum in the Electrostatic Analyzer (ESA). ICP-MS is a highly effective technique for identifying the elemental components of a sample.
SKU: LICPMS
NFPA 25 BACTERIAL DEPOSIT ANALYSIS
This kit is designed to conform to the requirements of NFPA 25, 2002, 13.2.1.2 requiring testing for MIC if slime or tubercles are discovered in an internal inspection. The test involves removing some of the slime, deposit, scale, tubercles, mounds, etc. and sending them to Huguenot laboratories for microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) analysis.
SKU: LDEPAN
SINGLE BOTTLE MIC FULL ANALYSIS
Normally completed on supply water for new construction projects. Used to determine if bacteria is present in the supply water. Testing includes the 6 Microbiology tests, 23 minerals analysis test and 3 physical tests. As well as a corrosion potential analysis. This kit is designed to conform to the requirements of NFPA 13, 2002, 4.3 requiring the building owner or their agent to provide an Owners Certificate detailing any knowledge of the water supply used for the sprinkler system. As well as complying with 23.1.5 requiring water supply to be evaluated for MIC or other corrosive properties.
SKU: L1BFWA
SINGLE BOTTLE MIC ONLY ANALYSIS
MIC Testing (Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion)
Normally completed on domestic supply water for new construction projects or existing fire sprinkler system to determine if bacteria known to contribute to MIC (Microbiological Influenced Corrosion) is present. This kit is designed to conform to the requirements of NFPA 13, 2002, 4.3 requiring the building owner or their agent to provide an Owners Certificate detailing any knowledge of the water supply used for the sprinkler system. As well as complying with section 23.1.5 requiring water supply to be evaluated for MIC or other corrosive properties.
SKU: L1BMOA
THREE BOTTLE FULL WATER ANALYSIS
Normally completed on wet systems. This testing is the most comprehensive and conclusive way to determine the extent of MIC and generalized corrosion that is occurring in these types of fire sprinkler systems. Each Bottle Tested includes 6 Microbiology tests, 23 mineral analysis tests and 3 physical tests. As well as a corrosion potential analysis. This kit is designed to conform to the requirements of NFPA 13, 2002, 4.3 requiring the building owner or their agent to provide an Owners Certificate detailing any knowledge of the water supply used for the sprinkler system. As well as complying with 23.1.5 requiring water supply to be evaluated for MIC or other corrosive properties.
SKU: L3BFWA
TWO BOTTLE FULL WATER ANALYSIS
Normally completed on dry, pre-action and antifreeze systems. Used to determine the extent of MIC and generalized corrosion that is occurring. Each Bottle Tested includes the 6 Microbiology tests, 23 minerals analysis test and 3 physical tests. As well as a corrosion potential analysis. This kit is designed to conform to the requirements of NFPA 13, 2002, 4.3 requiring the building owner or their agent to provide an Owners Certificate detailing any knowledge of the water supply used for the sprinkler system. As well as complying with 23.1.5 requiring water supply to be evaluated for MIC or other corrosive properties.
SKU: L2BFWA
UFC 3-600-01 MIC ANALYSIS
Typically completed on supply water for new military construction projects. Used to determine corrosion potential of supply water and determine if bacteria is present in the supply water.
This kit is designed to conform to the requirements of UFC code 3-600-01 4-2.3.2 requiring military installations to evaluate the supply water for both microbiological and alvanic corrosion.
The evidence of either may disqualify the use of schedule 10 pipe. As well as complying with 23.1.5 requiring water supply to be evaluated for MIC or other corrosive properties.
Upon receiving the sample, the lab will establish a chain of custody and prepare the sample for bacterium extraction. Six groups of bacteria will be cultured: Anaerobic Bacterium
which determines bacterium which do not rely on oxygen to survive, aerobic which need oxygen to survive. Slime Forming Bacterium (aids in tubercle formation); Iron Related Bacterium (iron-pipe oxidizing and reducing bacterium); Sulfate Reducing Bacterium (causes pit corrosion) and Acid producing Bacterium (causes pit corrosion) and Coliform Bacterium. A full written report with pictures will be provided detailing the types of bacteria present with CFU (Colony
Forming Units) counts. These CFU counts will be used to determine how aggressively the bacteria are affecting the piping. A corrosion analysis will also be conducted to determine the corrosion potential of the supply water resulting in a Mils Per Year Loss equation which will be used to
evaluate if schedule 10 pipe can be used. The testing will take approximately 9 days to allow for bacteria culture growth.