For existing systems we verify system testing by a licensed firm in accordance with NFPA 25. If the test report verifies something was wrong with the water delivery as mentioned, it could be a minor adjustment needed with the air pressure devices to get it dialed in or potential obstruction in need of investigation (in accordance with NFPA 25). If it doesn't pass or is documented as such and especially by times mentioned, the analysis/calculation is about the only thing a jurisdictional official can require…….IMHO
NFPA 25 as referenced by all codes (for existing systems) has specific testing, maintenance and corrective schedules for system components and once a QOD, air pressure devices, valves, obstructions etc. are addressed in accordance with NFPA 25 the only way to solve the delivery issue is with another control valve down stream and very doubtful that retrofit would be applicable on an existing system.
I don’t know of any jurisdictional colleagues that were able to get an additional riser/control valve to really solve what may be the real issue that was created by area growth etc. Maybe InsEng will jump in with some additional guidance......since I could be off base?
On a sadder note, I just watched an umpire (who probably won’t make it out of Detroit) make the worst call I ever saw. The Tigers pitcher Galaragga had a perfect game and made the tag for the last out but the umpire called the Indians runner safe at first. Slow motion showed he made the tag by a step and the runner was out. That’s a real crime.