Automatic Fire Systems understand the importance of accurate, timely, and cost-effective inspection of water based fire sprinkler systems – especially for companies with multiple locations. Automatic Fire Systems streamlines the management process for clients with numerous locations by creating a schedule of regular maintenance services for each site. Your facility managers will have peace of mind knowing that our technicians are experts in the code-enforcement policies of each municipality that they service.
Automatic Fire System’s NICET certified inspectors are able to perform many types of fire protection system inspections for our clients:
Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems
Every inspection of wet sprinkler systems is performed per the requirements of NFPA-25 (Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems) Each inspection begins with a visual evaluation of all accessible fire sprinkler components, including sprinkler heads, piping, valves, and notification devices. Control valves are exercised to verify their operation and to correct tamper switch supervisory signals. A main drain test is conducted to substantiate residual and return static water pressure of the system. Lastly, an inspector’s test water flow is performed to confirm proper function of the water flow switch. Alarm signals are verified upon completion of the test.
Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems
Automatic Fire System performs a partial-trip test annually and a full-trip test every three years per NFPA-25. Generally, our inspectors trip test each dry pipe valve, flush the main drain, perform an internal inspection of each dry pipe valve, clean and inspect the dry valve clapper and gaskets and check the air and water supply pressures. All low-points are drained and pipes are visually inspected. Alarm signals are verified upon completion of the test.
Fire Pumps
Inspectors of fire pumps look for a clean pump room, free from flammable materials and debris. We check to ensure that equipment appears to be in working order. A churn and full flow test is performed to ensure proper operation, at 100% and 150% of pump rating. Lastly, the pump is shut down, valves are drained, and batteries are tested.
