Waco Wet Pipe Fire Sprinklers

Wet pipe systems have water in the pipes at all times, they are quick to respond to fire emergencies as there is not a delay in the water reaching fire sprinkler heads, fire department connections or fire hose connections installed throughout the fire sprinkler zone.

Wet pipe sprinklers are one of the most common types of fire sprinklers to install due to the systems simplicity and the affordable supply of parts, valves, risers, sprinkler heads and components. Due to the fact there are fewer moving parts of the wet pipe fire sprinkler system it will generally cost less to install, service, maintain, test or inspect as will be required by Federal, State, OSHA, Insurance Companies or the City of Waco safety, building and fire codes.

Water is one of the most cost effective and affordable fire extinguishing agents available.

Wet Pipe Fire Sprinklers | Caution with Freezing Temperatures

Caution should be taken for freezing climates. Wet pipe systems are often installed in heated buildings and any exposed pipes are insulated to protect from cold weather conditions. In cold weather climates, if the ambient temperature drops below freezing, if the building, structure or facility will be exposed to outside elements where very low temperatures exist you may consider antifreeze fire sprinklers, dry pipe fire sprinklers or fire suppression systems as an alternative to installing wet pipe fire sprinklers.

Waco Wet Pipe Fire Protection | Installations

Hydraulic calculations are initially done to ensure adequate water supply, backflow preventers are installed to stop back flow of water into freshwater systems. Every design detail of the installation down to where each fire department connection, fire hose connections and fire sprinkler heads are located, how many alarm valves, sprinkler alarm switches, water tanks, fire pumps, pipe hangers, supports and valves is crucial to the wet pipe fire sprinkler engineering, function & operation.

You'll want an experienced fire sprinkler company, possibly a fire protection engineer (FPE) to design, engineer and install a wet pipe fire sprinkler system for bond and insurance purposes. In Waco fire sprinkler companies that are confident with wet pipe fire sprinklers will offer their estimates, bids or quotes to service, maintain, test, inspect or install the systems.

Waco Fire Sprinklers

Class of Fire Protection	Wet pipe 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.
Wet Pipe Fire Sprinkler Installation	Wet pipe fire sprinkler systems are often installed in homes, 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 wet pipe fire sprinklers from actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Waco.
Wet Pipe Fire Sprinklers Service & Maintenance	Wet pipe fire sprinklers are very reliable & affordable to maintain or repair in Waco. They are water based & can be fed through the City of Waco water supply, portable temporary tanks or water tanks. 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 Waco on all installed wet pipe fire sprinkler systems. Fire sprinkler systems should be installed, serviced and maintained by actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Waco.
Waco Fire Sprinklers Types of Fire Sprinkler Systems	Fire sprinkler systems are designed, engineered & installed for specific use such as: Water based fire sprinklers Wet pipe fire sprinklers Dry pipe fire sprinklers Pre action fire sprinklers Combined fire sprinklers Antifreeze fire sprinklers Deluge fire sprinklers Foam fire sprinklers High rise buildings or large structures may require the installation and use of commercial or industrial fire sprinkler systems such as: Standpipe fire sprinklers Wet standpipe fire sprinklers Dry standpipe fire sprinklers Combined standpipe fire sprinklers Antifreeze standpipe fire sprinklers Standpipe hose connections Temporary standpipes Fire service main Fire pumps Water tanks