Fire Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 25 Requirements (The Basics)
Sprinklers operate automatically in the area of fire origin,
preventing a fire from growing undetected to a dangerous
size while simultaneously sounding an alarm. Automatic
fire sprinklers keep fires small. The majority of fires in
sprinklered buildings are handled by one or two
sprinklers.
Automatic fire sprinklers are individually heat-activated, and tied into a network of piping with water under pressure. When the heat of a fire raises the sprinkler temperature to its operating point (usually 165ºF), a solder link will melt or a liquid-filled glass bulb will shatter to open that single sprinkler, releasing water directly over the source of the heat.
Our knowledge of the code, our professional relationship with the authorities having jurisdiction and their requirements and ordinances, have given us the ability to meet or exceed the high standards set forth by all governing and regulatory agencies.
Automatic fire sprinklers are individually heat-activated, and tied into a network of piping with water under pressure. When the heat of a fire raises the sprinkler temperature to its operating point (usually 165ºF), a solder link will melt or a liquid-filled glass bulb will shatter to open that single sprinkler, releasing water directly over the source of the heat.
Our knowledge of the code, our professional relationship with the authorities having jurisdiction and their requirements and ordinances, have given us the ability to meet or exceed the high standards set forth by all governing and regulatory agencies.
The National Fire Protection Association publishes NFPA
25, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based
Fire Protection Systems.
This document recommends that control valves without electronic supervision be checked on a weekly basis, just to make sure that they are in the open position. Other system components have different requirements.
Check with NFPA 25 or the manufacturers' literature for details.
At least four times each year, a full sprinkler system inspection should be performed by a knowledgeable professional. Most sprinkler contractors offer economical long-term service agreements. These contractors can provide you with inspection reports which will comply with your insurance company and local fire department inspection requirements.
This document recommends that control valves without electronic supervision be checked on a weekly basis, just to make sure that they are in the open position. Other system components have different requirements.
Check with NFPA 25 or the manufacturers' literature for details.
At least four times each year, a full sprinkler system inspection should be performed by a knowledgeable professional. Most sprinkler contractors offer economical long-term service agreements. These contractors can provide you with inspection reports which will comply with your insurance company and local fire department inspection requirements.
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posted 6/2011