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Waco Water Tanks

Water Tower (USA 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 Waco. Contact actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Waco 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 Waco.

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.

Gravity Water Tank

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Water Tank Installations

NFPA 22 Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection

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 Waco. 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 Waco.

Water Tank
Tests & Inspections

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

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 Waco 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 Waco.

Suction Tank and Gravity Tank Diagram

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 Waco 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 Waco safety, building and fire codes.

Fire Sprinkler Systems

Waco Fire Sprinklers

Fire Sprinkler Services
Waco, 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 Waco.

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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.