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AUTOMATIC
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Sprinklers
have been known as the most effective form of fire protection for
a long time. The varieties of systems that Cofessco Fire Protection
designs, installs, and services include:
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Wet Sprinkler Systems
· • Dry Pipe Systems
· • Pre-Action Systems
· • Stand Pipe Systems
· • Fire Pumps
· • Fire Hydrants
· • In-rack Sprinkler Systems
Cofessco also
modifies and repairs existing systems. Emergency
service for fire sprinkler systems is available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
If you can't
find what you're looking for, be sure to call us at (231) 726-2396
or e-mail us at info@cofessco.com
FIRE
SPRINKLER SYSTEM MONITORING, 24 hours a day.
Sprinkler
systems can be connected to a central station monitoring service
for greater protection 24 hours a day. In the event of a fire, the
self-operation of your sprinkler system will result in a call to
your local fire department and/or anyone you list with the central
station monitoring service. There are other advantages too, particularly
for the discovery of a malfunctioning system. A dry pipe system
that develops a slow air leak can result in winter freezing and
serious ice and water damage to your property. If such a system
is monitored, the air leak triggers an alarm and a costly disaster
may be averted.
Read more about monitored systems here.
FIRE
SPRINKLER SYSTEM SERVICE:
Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
To
ensure their reliability, sprinkler systems must be inspected, tested
and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and your local Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ). Cofessco Fire Protection will work out a program
for periodic testing, inspection, and maintenance that is right
for you and that conforms to all NFPA code requirements as well
as the requirements of your local AHJ.
Detailed records
of all inspections are kept and copies of inspection reports are
sent to you.
Quarterly
sprinkler service may include:
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Main drain test
· • Measure static pressure
· • Measure residual pressure
· • Low pressure alarm
· • Flow alarm
· • Test control valves
· • Inspect name plates
Annual sprinkler
service includes the above plus:
· • Inspect hangers, pipe, fittings, spare sprinkler
heads
· • Tanks (gravity, pressure, reservoir)
· • Pumps (fire, jockey, electric, diesel)
· • Water supply testing
· • Operating control valves
· • Testing tamper switches
· • Functional test of all systems
· • Inspect fire department connection for obstructions
and caps
· • Functional test of all sprinkler alarm devices
· • Trip-test dry-pipe, pre-action, and deluge valves
as applicable
· • Withdraw anti-freeze solution sample and test
· • Inspect backflow prevention devices
· • Inspecting sprinkler heads for rating, damage, obstructions,
or corrosion
Inspection
A visual examination
of a water-based fire protection system or portion thereof to verify
that it appears to be in operating condition and is free of physical
damage.
Testing
A procedure
to determine the functional status of a system by conducting physical
checks, such as waterflow tests and fire pump tests for water-based
systems, sprinkler alarm tests, and trip tests of dry pipe, deluge,
or preaction valves. These tests follow up on the original acceptance
test at intervals specified in the appropriate chapter of the NFPA
Standard 25.
Maintenance
Work performed
to keep equipment operable or make repairs.
lnspection,
Testing and Maintenance Service
A service program
provided by a qualified contractor or owner's representative in
which all components unique to the property's systems are inspected
and tested at the required times and necessary maintenance is provided.
This program includes logging and retention of relevant records
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