Fort Lauderdale Temporary Standpipe Fire Sprinklers

Temporary standpipe, risers, valves, water tanks, fire pumps, air compressors, fire hose and fire department connections (FDC) are generally installed by actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Fort Lauderdale.

You can obtain estimates for installation, service and maintenance of temporary standpipe fire sprinklers from actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Fort Lauderdale.

There are quarterly inspections according to NFPA 25 12.7.1 for fire department connections (FDC).

Semi-annual (6mo), annual (1yr), five year (5yr) tests and inspections that should be completed according to Federal, State, OSHA, Insurance Companies, NFPA standards and codes or the City of Fort Lauderdale on all installed standpipe fire sprinkler systems.

Temporary standpipes should be inspected and tested for obstructions in protective caps or FDC plugs. Ensure female swivel connections are properly lubricated the threads should be smooth and undamaged, inspect swing check devices or clappers, make sure there are no leaks or an unwanted accumulation of water at outlets. Signs should label and mark each hose connection identifying the standpipe (wet, dry, combination, pre action) connection and zone if any.

Being prepared for a fire emergency and having your fire protection ready to operate at all times should be an imperative. You do not want the Fort Lauderdale fire department and its firefighters to connect to fire hose connections and fire department connections and have bad threads, corroded metal, damaged by impacts, weather conditions or frozen swivels, inoperable or obstructed valves or lack of water pressure.

You should complete any repairs immediately when necessary and have all temporary standpipes serviced on a set schedule according to Federal, State, NFPA, Insurance Companies or the City of Fort Lauderdale safety, building and fire codes.