Leadership requires a business case to justify capital expenditures. The Return on Investment (ROI) demonstrates cost savings, efficiency, and risk reduction benefits of replacing the boiler, making it the most critical piece of information. Size, maintenance cost, or timeline support the request, but ROI is decisive for approval.
References: CHFM Handbook - Financial Management, capital budgeting principles.

According to NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, the following frequencies apply:
Waterflow devices (D): Must be tested quarterly.
Supervisory signal devices: Semiannual testing.
Duct detectors and door holders: Tested annually.
Thus, only water flow devices require quarterly testing.
References:
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, Table 14.4.3.2.
The Joint Commission, Environment of Care Standards - Fire alarm system maintenance/testing.
CHFM Candidate Handbook - Compliance domain.

According to standard accounting practices, when an overhaul or replacement extends the useful life of an asset, it is considered a capital expenditure. Operating costs are day-to-day expenses; contingency is reserved budget for unforeseen costs; non-depreciable refers to land, not equipment.
References: AHA/ASHE CHFM Handbook - Financial Management (capital vs. operating cost criteria).

A low-water cut-off is a safety device that shuts down the burner when water level falls below a safe operating point. This prevents catastrophic overheating and potential boiler explosion. It does not stop steam flow, air supply, or water feed; instead, it directly interrupts burner operation.
References: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; NFPA 85 (Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code); CHFM Maintenance and Operations domain.

NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers requires that extinguishers be visually inspected at least monthly. This inspection confirms accessibility, proper charge, and readiness.
Weekly, quarterly, semi-annual are not correct; only monthly inspections are mandated.
References:
NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, Section 7.2.1.2.
The Joint Commission Environment of Care Standards - Fire protection equipment requirements.
CHFM Candidate Handbook - Compliance domain (fire safety systems).