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At a minimum the system should be inspected by a fire sprinkler contractor at least once a year. Quarterly or every 6mo. is better. This should find any problems with the system and keep the local fire marshal at ease.
Inspection and testing for wet pipe fire sprinkler systems involves checking the system components, such as pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads, for any damage or leaks. The water supply is also tested for proper pressure and flow. Regular inspections and tests are done to ensure the system is in good working condition and can effectively respond to a fire incident. It is essential to comply with the applicable codes and regulations while conducting these inspections and tests.
Ordinary water is used in most fire sprinkler systems. Most fire sprinkler systems are connected directly to the same water you get from the fire hydrant, which is also often the source for drinking water as well.
Some fire sprinkler systems have a valve for testing the water-flow alarm by allowing water to flow to the alarm, or through the alarm-sensing pipe, without activating any sprinklers in the rest of the system.
Reviews for fire sprinkler systems can be found from the Fire Protection Agency and from the Fire Industry Association. These give their own independent reviews of how good the different systems are.
California requires sprinkler systems in newly built one and two story residences. Sprinkler systems are also required for condominiums.
NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Ordinary water is used in most fire sprinkler systems. Most fire sprinkler systems are connected directly to the same water you get from the fire hydrant, which is also often the source for drinking water as well.
that depends upon what type of sprinkler it is, what type of occupancy it is installed in, what standards apply for inspection, and any special circumstances that may require more frequent inspection (e.g., level of hazard, partial sprinkler coverage, freezing season, etc). NFPA 25, for example, contains charts for the required inspection frequency for various components of water-based fire protection systems. Certain sections of NFPA 101 may grant some leeway on some elements or on the required frequency, depending upon the type of occupancy and the level of hazard being protected.
Yes, both wet and dry systems have valves.
Fire sprinklers are available for both residential and commercial properties. You can find fire sprinkler systems either online or at a hardware store.
Fire protection services can range from: a. Fire protection engineering services, which is the design of automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, hydraulic calculations, etc. b. Fire protection services could also entail the construction and installation of fire protection systems, as per design. c. Maintenance, monitoring and operation of fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Lou Hegyi
In order to obtain a NJ State Fire Sprinkler License you will have to meet the following requirements: Achieve a NICET Level II certification in Water Based Inspection, Testing and Maintenace Pass and verify 19 specific elements of NICET Sprinkler layout. Fill out an aplication thru the NJ Fire and Safety Division with your NICET Level II certificate and a NICET transcript showing those 19 elements passed.
Fire sprinkler systems are effectively already zoned - you don't need to do anything special. When your fire sprinkler system detects a fire, it doesn't set off all the sprinkler heads at once. Instead, each fire sprinkler head goes off when the temperature underneath it reaches a specific temperature, meaning only the ones affected by the fire will go off.