We test for MIC in two ways: We remove a metal coupon from the suspect pipe (without draining down) and through a metallurgical examination of the inside surface, assess pipe-work condition for its suitability for continued use. Thus physical evidence of MIC can be seen and used for AHJ purposes. Additionally we take a sample of system water from the same location (water is undiluted and not disturbed) this is sent to a certified laboratory to check for microbial loading. Turnaround is usually within a week. As we are in the UK there would be no point in giving you the Lab name but no doubt there are plenty in the US who do the same. FM Global have conducted much research into this and I find it curious that the locations for MIC (geographical) are so varied but the common factor seems to be water from lakes or rivers??? Am I right there? Regards Tom
-----Original Message----- From: Brian Fain [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 21 October 2011 16:20 To: [email protected] Subject: MIC Testing Anyone know of a company that does MIC testing? Or is there a testing kit available? Regards, Brian K. Fain, CET Vice President Central Piedmont Fire Protection 601B Hedrick St. Salisbury, NC 28144 PH: 704-647-9883 Fax: 704-647-9885 Cell: 704-798-0645 [email protected] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/private/sprinklerforum/attach ments/20111021/8179d378/attachment.html> _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
