Flushing Water Tanks
Water tanks are used to supplement or provide a stable supply of water to installed fire sprinkler, hydrant, standpipe and suppression systems. Water tanks are used in buildings, structures or facilities that do not have an adequate supply of water or reliable supply of water resources. Gravity & pressure tanks can be used to increase water pressure in high rise buildings, multi-story buildings and skyscrapers throughout Flushing. Contact actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Flushing to obtain estimates or quotes for installation, service or repair of installed water tanks.
Flat steel panel bolted storage water tanks are very popular and affordable to install, service and maintain, they generally last for decades with minimal maintenance or repair. Steel, fiberglass, concrete and wood gravity tanks, suction tanks, break tanks, pressure tanks, water tanks and water towers are some of the available types of water tanks used in Flushing.
In cold weather climates and in freezing temperatures cold weather installation practices should be followed with the installation of tank heaters, pipe insulation and tank insulation.
Water Tank Service in Flushing
Water tanks are used in buildings, structures or facilities that do not have an adequate supply of water or reliable supply of water resources. These systems should be installed, serviced, repaired, maintained, tested and inspected by actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Flushing.
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Fire Sprinklers: Class of Fire Protection
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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
- Class D fires including combustible or explosive metals.
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Fire Sprinkler Installation in Flushing
Steel, fiberglass, concrete and wood gravity tanks, suction tanks, break tanks, pressure tanks and water towers are generally installed by actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Flushing. NFPA 22 guidelines should be followed for design, construction, installation and maintenance of water tanks and tank accessory equipment.
You can obtain estimates for installation, service and maintenance for Steel, fiberglass, concrete and wood gravity tanks, suction tanks, break tanks, pressure tanks and water towers from actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Flushing.
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Water Tank Service Test & Inspection | Flushing Fire Sprinkler Services
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Flushing Fire Sprinkler Service Test & Inspection
Steel, fiberglass, concrete and wood gravity tanks, suction tanks, break tanks, pressure tanks and water towers should be tested & inspected under normal conditions annual (1yr), yearly, three year (3yr), 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 Flushing on all installed water tank systems.
Interior tank inspection should be completed every three years. Water tanks and towers accumulate silt and sediment which should be cleaned when necessary.
If the water tank system has been tampered with or used they should be tested and inspected sooner or at a 6 month (6mo) interval by actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Flushing.
Flushing Water Tank Service & Repair
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 Flushing fire department and its firefighters to connect to fire hose connections and fire department connections and have lack of water pressure or worse no water.
You should complete any repairs immediately when necessary and have all water tanks and water towers serviced on a set schedule according to Federal, State, NFPA, Insurance Companies or the City of Flushing safety, building and fire codes.
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Types of Fire Sprinkler Systems in Flushing, New York
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The Importance of Installing Fire Sprinklers
Below is a list of the most common types of fire sprinkler systems to install in Flushing, New York.
Fire sprinkler systems are designed, engineered & installed for specific use and to ensure proper coverage you should contact a licensed fire sprinkler company in Flushing or the local fire marshal to help determine what systems will provide fire protection coverage and help you remain fire code compliant.
High rise buildings or large structures may require the installation and use of commercial or industrial fire sprinkler systems such as:
Knowledge and Job Experience Counts
When purchasing a fire sprinkler system work with an experienced fire sprinkler company in Flushing. The fire sprinkler technicians knowledge of available systems especially for remodels or retrofits counts to help possibly save you money on costs of installation, service, annual tests & inspections and five year (5yr) fire sprinkler tests & inspections.
