Standpipe Fire Sprinkler Systems in Columbus
Standpipe systems play an important role in protecting multi-floor, multi-story, large facilities, yards, structures or buildings in Columbus from fire. Standpipe systems may have installed vertical sprinkler pipes known as "risers" and horizontal sprinkler pipes installed throughout the building or facility. Fire pumps may be used to increase water pressure, increasing the PSI of water is referred to as “total head”, sprinkler systems work best when there is an adequate pressurized water supply to feed fire sprinkler systems and standpipe sprinkler systems. Water tanks can be installed on the roof of a building allowing gravity to assist increasing water pressure this is called a gravity fed pressurized system.
Standpipe Fire Sprinkler Service & Maintenance in Columbus
Every standpipe system has a frequency of required tests and inspections that should be completed according to the schedule created by the manufacturers recommendations, Federal, State, OSHA, NFPA standards and codes or the City of Columbus safety, building and/or fire codes. During the course of semi-annual, annual, yearly or five year (5yr) tests and inspections technicians may note there are repairs to be completed prior to receiving certificates of completion. Standpipe fire sprinkler systems should be serviced, maintained and repaired when necessary by actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Columbus.
Available Standpipe Systems in Columbus
Standpipe systems are available for specific fire hazards, hazardous materials, explosive materials or special hazards fire protection coverage. Standpipe systems are designed and engineered to help building occupants, emergency personnel or firefighters in containing the rapid spread of fire, suppressing or extinguishing the fire completely.
Columbus Standpipe Fire Sprinklers
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Standpipe fire sprinklers can be designed to extinguish fires designated as Class A fires such as organic solid material, cloth or wood, Class B fires that involve flammable liquids such as petroleum, solvents, gas or oil, Class C fires that involve electricity and with foam concentrates available class D fires including combustible or explosive metals. |
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Standpipe Fire Sprinkler Installation
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Standpipe fire sprinkler systems are often installed in apartments, skyscrapers, high rise buildings, condos, dormitories, elder and adult living homes, nursing homes, care facilities, museums, galleries, restaurants, kitchens, stores, malls, gas stations, hotels, motels, banks, supermarkets, hospitals, colleges, parking garages, churches, temples, franchise restaurants, day care centers, auto body and paint spray booths, hospitals, trauma centers, children's hospitals, clinics, schools, libraries, subways, train stations, airports, hangars, water districts, power plants, heliports, chemical plants, offshore platforms, mining facilities, pumping stations, marine or naval ships, military base, jails or prisons. You can obtain estimates for installation, service and maintenance of standpipe fire sprinklers from actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Columbus.
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Standpipe Fire Sprinkler
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Standpipe fire sprinklers have valves, risers, fire pumps, fire hose connections, devices and components. Repairs or service may be required in the standpipe system if there is an empty tank, a break or major leak in the system’s water piping, frozen, ruptured or broken lines, inoperable shut off supply valves, defective fire department connections, complete or partial construction related shut downs affecting more than one floor or for a planned standpipe removal. There are 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 Columbus on all installed standpipe fire sprinkler systems. Fire sprinkler systems should be installed, serviced and maintained by actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Columbus. |
Columbus Fire SprinklersTypes of Fire Sprinkler Systems
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Fire sprinkler systems are designed, engineered & installed for specific use such as:
High rise buildings or large structures may require the installation and use of commercial or industrial fire sprinkler systems such as: |
