BC Fire Safe Protection Services is always available to provide information and clarification to our current and future clients about sprinkler systems and backflow prevention systems. As previously mentioned BC Fire Safe Protection Services tests, inspects, verifies and services all makes, models and brands of sprinkler systems, backflow prevention systems and fire hydrants.
YES. In most cases automated sprinkler systems must be certified annually. Sprinkler systems are typically installed in areas where people are sleeping such as apartment or dormitories or in areas where they congregate in large numbers such as auditoriums. Check with BC Fire Safe Protection Services or your local Fire Department to ensure you are complying with the Fire Code and best practices.
YES. Your local fire department will notify you as to when and how often this should be done. The minimum testing would be annually and the maximum would be quarterly. Check with BC Fire Safe Protection Services or your local Fire Department to ensure you are complying with the Fire Code and best practices.
Only a certified technician can test and certify your fire sprinkler system. BC Fire Safe employs certified sprinkler and waste water management technicians. Check with BC Fire Safe Protection Services or your local Fire Department.
YES. The backflow services need to be tested annually. It is vitally important to ensure brackish or standing water from sprinkler and suppression systems do not contaminate your water system. If backflow prevention systems are not working properly contamination can occur. Check with BC Fire Safe Protection Services or your local Fire Department.
- Sprinkler deficiencies should be repaired immediately. If the building houses people that may be sleeping (apartment building) or depending on the activities in the building (public congregation or assembly) you may be required to maintain a 24-hour fire watch.
- Insurance coverage may also be in jeopardized without installed sprinkler systems functioning properly.
- The chances of a fire sprinkler accidentally going off are extremely remote.
- Fire sprinkler heads are heat-activated. Smoke does not activate the fire sprinkler head.
- Each fire sprinkler head is rated for a certain degree depending on its application.
- Each fire sprinkler discharges individually, all fire sprinklers do not diffuse at once. One sprinkler head activating does not mean the whole system will activate, unlike on TV.
- Each sprinkler head does require a certain amount of “clear” space. This means in storage spaces sprinkler heads cannot be crowded.
- 90% of all fires are controlled with six or fewer heads.
- Quick response fire sprinklers release 8-24 gallons of water per minute compared to 50-125 gallons per minute released by a fire hose.
- Installation of fire sprinklers can provide discounts on insurance premiums.
As mentioned before, if your questions are not answered here, please feel free to contact us with your questions.
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BC Fire Safe Protection Services specializes in fire alarm and life safety device inspection, verification, maintenance and repair.
BC Fire Safe provides service, mainteance and repair to all brands and tyoes of life safety devices.
BC Fire Safe offers complete inspection, maintenance and recharging of portable fire extinguishers.
BC Fire Safe provides service, mainteance and repair to all brands and tyoes of life safety devices.
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