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El Paso Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

Fire Sprinkler Service and Maintenance

Fire sprinklers are tested to ensure installed fire sprinklers in El Paso are in a constant state of readiness and are fully operational to fight fires. Always refer to current safety, building and fire codes in El Paso to ensure compliance.

Practicing fire safety will help save lives and property from the devastating effects of fire. Fire prevention methods like installing fire sprinkler systems are used to help fight, suppress, extinguish or contain the rapid spread of fire.

All installed fire sprinkler systems should be tested and inspected per their described schedule according to Federal, State, OSHA, Insurance Companies, NFPA Standard and Codes and any additional requirements or fire codes the City of El Paso may enforce. Tests and inspections should be completed by actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in El Paso and their technicians and personnel. Certificates may be issued by a fire sprinkler company verifying the installed fire sprinkler system is operational and in a state of readiness upon successful completion of monthly, quarterly (4mo), semi-annual (6mo), annual (1yr), three (3yr), five year (5yr) tests and inspections.

Monthly Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

Monthly tests and inspections may be completed on installed fire sprinkler systems by doing a walk through. A check of all fire sprinkler pipes, risers, standpipes, FDC outlets, fire hose connections, sprinkler heads, valves and pressure gauges should be checked to ensure in they are in open positions, no damage from impact, no leaks or water accumulating, see they are sealed, no signs of rust, ruptures, frozen lines, obstructions, breaks or corrosion, look at gauges to make sure there proper water/air pressure, ensure system is accessible and has all proper signs labeling and name plates of installed fire protection equipment for emergency personnel or the City of El Paso fire department to easily locate.

Quarterly Tests | 4 Month Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

Quarterly tests and inspections may be completed on installed fire sprinkler systems by completing a series of tests on installed fire sprinkler systems. Fire service mains may be tested for static pressure and psi levels, water flow alarms, sensors and detectors to ensure they will sound, fire pumps and pressure gauges may be checked to ensure operational, hydraulic name plates securely attached to risers and easy to read, backflow preventers may be checked to ensure no back flow of water, wet, dry, pre action and deluge valves and sprinkler heads visually inspected to ensure no signs of rust, corrosion, leaks or damage,

Semi-Annual Tests | 6 Month Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

Semi annual (6mo) tests and inspections may be completed on installed fire sprinkler systems by checking installed fire pumps, supervisory switch functions, electrical systems, cooling systems, chemical antifreeze levels and operation of alarms, devices, control boxes, pull stations, control panels and test or bypass of water flow alarms.

Annual Tests | 1 Year Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

Annual (1yr) tests and inspections may be completed on installed fire sprinkler systems by checking building standpipes, hangers, braces, fire hose connections, FDC outlets, pipes, risers, fittings, valves, main drain tests, antifreeze tests, control valves operation, check quick opening devices, flow trip tests, pre action valves, dry pipe valves, backflow preventer assemblies priming, pressure and alarms, and low point drains on fire protection systems in El Paso.

Three Year Tests | 3 Year Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

Three year (3 yr) tests and inspections may be completed on installed fire sprinkler systems by checking valves, completing full flow tests on dry pipe, pre action or quick opening sprinkler systems, NFPA standards and codes may change every three years with the issuance of new NFPA codes, standpipe system hoses should be checked every 3 years, hose valves to check if open/close, a pump discharge bypass full flow test and check interiors of water tanks, possibly clean them if debris, silt or sediment found.

Five Year Tests | 5 Year Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

It is recommended that you work with knowledgable and experienced fire sprinkler companies in El Paso for completion of any five year (5yr) fire sprinkler tests and inspections.

After five years an installed fire sprinkler system may start getting old, the fire sprinkler company or its technicians may notice that wear and tear or even discover parts, components or devices that should be replaced and/or repairs may be necessary for the fire sprinkler system to be certified of its operation by the fire sprinkler company performing the tests and inspections.

Tests and inspections should be completed by actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in El Paso and their technicians and personnel. Certificates may be issued by a fire sprinkler company verifying the installed fire sprinkler system is operational and in a state of readiness upon successful completion of monthly, quarterly (4mo), semi-annual (6mo), annual (1yr), three (3yr), five year (5yr) tests and inspections.

California Title 19 Tests and Inspections | California Fire Code

The State fire marshal's office of California released a comprehensive analysis of all tests and inspections that should be performed and completed at five years (5yrs) on any installed fire sprinkler system. In California this is referred to as Title 19 and is known as one of the most thorough tests and inspections that can be performed to ensure a state of system readiness and that all installed fire sprinkler systems are fully operational and in good repair.

California Title 19

California Fire Codes 2010

California Laws and Regulations for Automatic Extinguishing Systems

Title 29 New York Fire Code

New York City and the development as one of the largest metropolises in the World has learned many lessons from the dangers of fire and are known as leaders for development of fire codes, rules and regulations and thus created New York City Administrative Code Title 29 New York Fire Code.

With reviews and amendments every three years New York makes every attempt to increase awareness of fire safety, fire prevention methods and the practice of fire protection for buildings, structures and facilities.

Title 29 New York Fire Code

Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems

Standpipe Fire Sprinkler Systems

Fire Sprinkler Systems

El Paso Fire Sprinklers

Fire Sprinkler Services
El Paso, Texas

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 El Paso.

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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.