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Ithaca Types of Fire Sprinkler Systems

Fire sprinkler systems are designed & engineered specifically for fire hazards present, fire sprinkler coverage required and to comply with safety, building and fire codes in Ithaca. In cold or freezing climates you should be cautious with the use of wet pipe fire sprinklers and consider antifreeze, dry pipe sprinklers, fire suppression systems or pre action systems for fire protection, fire safety or fire prevention coverage.

Water Based Fire Sprinklers

Ithaca Fire Sprinkler Systems

Types of Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems

High rise buildings, skyscrapers, airports, colleges, arenas, theme parks, malls, large warehouses, laboratories, water districts, power plants, heliports, chemical plants, offshore platforms, mining facilities, pumping stations, airport & aircraft hangars, military bases, marine or naval ships may require the installation and use of commercial or industrial fire sprinkler systems with fire department connections (FDC) on each floor or specified area, fire service mains allow for dedicated lines to feed the fire sprinkler system, fire pumps to regulate water and water tanks for back up storage or used to increase water pressure.

Federal, State, OSHA, Insurance Companies or the City of Ithaca may require you to install, service and maintain fixed, portable or wheeled fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, fire hydrants and/or fire alarm systems. Fire diamond NFPA signs are available to mark hazardous materials, explosive materials or special hazards. Signs should clearly mark all fire protection equipment making it easy for the building occupants to navigate to emergency exits and for the Ithaca fire department or emergency personnel to navigate to desired fire protection or life safety systems.

Standpipe Fire Department Hose Connections

Standpipe Fire Sprinkler Systems

Specific Fire Sprinkler Systems

Many fire sprinkler companies in Ithaca will offer their estimates, bids or quotes towards installation or service, maintenance or repairs. 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 Ithaca on all installed fire sprinkler systems. Fire sprinkler systems should be installed, serviced and maintained by actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Ithaca. During the annual inspections or five (5yr) inspections the fire sprinkler technician may discover there are repairs required on your fire sprinkler system. These repairs should be performed by an actively licensed fire sprinkler company in Ithaca before a successful inspection certificate may be issued.

Types of Fire Sprinkler Systems in Ithaca

Apartment Fire
Firefighters attempt to keep fire from spreading to nearby buildings.

Installing fire protection systems helps to prevent, contain or extinguish fires and assists greatly in the practice of life safety for Ithaca residents.

Ansul Foam and Deluge Suppression Systems
Ansul Suppression System
Deluge and Foam Sprinkler
Demonstration

Fire Department Connection with Metal Cabinet (Potter Roemer)
Potter Roemer 1300 Series
Standpipe & Fire Department Connections (FDC Connections)

Fire Sprinkler Systems

Ithaca Fire Sprinklers

Fire Sprinkler Services
Ithaca, New York

All installed fire sprinkler systems may require service, maintenance, tests and inspections performed to ensure the system will be readily available for operation in case of an emergency. Any fire sprinkler service should be performed by an actively licensed fire sprinkler company in Ithaca.

Ithaca
Fire Sprinkler Services

Fire Sprinkler Costs
Obtain an Estimate
Bid for Service
Designing a System
Engineering
Installation
Maintenance
Service
Repair
Troubleshooting
Tests
Inspections
Annual Tests & Inspections
5 Year Tests & Inspections
Hydrostatic Tests
Flow Tests

NFPA 13
The NFPA standard and codes for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 14
The NFPA standard and codes for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

NFPA 15
The NFPA standard and codes for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection

NFPA 16
The NFPA standard and codes for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems

NFPA 20
The NFPA standard and codes for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

NFPA 25
The NFPA standard and codes for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

Fire Sprinkler Systems

Fire sprinkler systems are designed to immediately initiate the flow of water, water mist, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2) or similar gas discharge from sprinkler heads in effort to immediately extinguish and/or prevent the fire from spreading.