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Fire Sprinkler System Inspection

Fire Sprinkler System InspectionAs vital component of your fire protection system, your sprinkler system protects your building and its occupants, as well as emergency first responders and lives depend on it being fully functional.

That’s why NFPA 25, bylaws set out frequent, detailed inspections and tests for your sprinkler system throughout the year. We understand the mechanical and electrical systems involved and have the experience and expertise to do the job safely. Our certified fire protection specialists take pride in performing thorough inspections and tests. Our commitment to a high-quality fire protection service ensures that your building’s sprinkler system is operational & operates as designed in the time of need.

INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Your sprinkler system, including backflow preventers, fire hose, and fire pumps should be monitored constantly.  The requirements set forth in NFPA 25 and other industry standards are not easily understood and can be overwhelming.  We take pride as fire protection specialists to ensure compliance with these codes as well as your insurance company requirements.  In addition, all defiencies are reported directly to you and take immediate corrective action.

    • Anti-Freeze Systems
    • Backflow Preventers
    • Deluge Systems
    • Dry Sprinkler Systems
    • Fire Hose
    • Fire Pumps
    • Heat Tracing
    • Pre Action Systems
    • Special Hazard Systems
    • Stand Pipe Systems
    • Wet Sprinkler Systems

Annual Inspections
NFPA 25, Local AHJ’s  & Your Insurance Underwriter require that you visually inspect your sprinkler system each year.

  • General overview: visually inspect for proper installation and any apparent changes, alterations, additions or damage
  • Visually inspect operation/condition of all valves, gauges, piping, bracing, sprinklers, mechanical and electrical alarms, pumps and all other associated hardware

Wet and dry sprinkler systems, meanwhile, face different testing requirements. Annual functional testing includes:

  • Wet system water flow alarm using the inspector’s test connection
  • Wet system main drain water flow
  • Dry system trip test with the control valve partially open
  • Drain dry system auxiliary low point drains before each winter

In addition, on the appropriate years, our fire protection technicians ensure your system complies with the three, five and 10/20/50-year tests set out in NFPA 25 and other regulatory requirements including:

Every three years:

  • Dry system full-flow trip, conducted through the inspector’s test valve, with the control valve open
  • Dry system air leakage

Every five years:

  • Sprinklers—extra-high temperature/corrosive atmosphere
  • Standpipe—full-flow test from a remote point
  • Manual/dry standpipes—hydrostatic test
  • Full-flow hose connection pressure reducing valves
  • Hydrostatic—Siamese connections (every three years in some locations)

To schedule your sprinkler inspection, call one of our fire protection specialists today 1-800-427-7025….


 

 

Our Clients

The Fire Safety Groups clients span an array of industries from Restaurants to Hospitals. Below you will find a small sample of clients we service.

 




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