Standpipe systems are a series of pipes which connect a water supply to hose connections, basically an extension of the fire hydrant system. They are designed to provide a pre-piped water system for building occupants or the fire department. Standpipe… Continue Reading
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What is a Dry Sprinkler System?
Unlike a wet system that is filled with water, a dry sprinkler system is filled with pressurized air. When heat opens a sprinkler head, the loss of air pressure in the piping will cause a special dry valve to open,… Continue Reading
What is a Backflow Preventer?
Backflow prevention devices are used to protect the public water supply from contamination or pollution due to backflow, caused by a change backflow prevention devices are an important component of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s drinking water… Continue Reading
W&M Fire Protection Scope of Work
Anti-Freeze Annual Anti-Freeze Loop Semi-Annual Anti-Freeze Loop Quarterly Anti-Freeze Loop Dry Systems Annual Dry Systems Semi-Annual Dry Systems Quarterly Dry Systems Monthly Dry Systems Electric Fire Pump Annual Electric Fire Pump … Continue Reading
NYC Standpipe and Sprinkler Color Coding… Seeing Red.
We recently received a call from a building owner in New York City who received a violation due to the improper color coding of his standpipe and sprinkler system. Unfortunately this building owner was not aware of Local Law 58/09… Continue Reading
What is a Wet Pipe Sprinkler System?
A wet pipe sprinkler system uses automatic sprinklers attached to a piping system filled with water. The system is connected to a water supply so that water releases immediately from sprinklers once it is activated by heat from a fire.… Continue Reading
Winter Advisory! Tips for Maintaining a sprinkler system through the colder months
Almost every building in the United States is subject to severe winter weather. Buildings in the northern and central parts of the country may be more at risk, but the south is not exempt from ice storms and arctic blasts.… Continue Reading
Quarterly Inspection & Testing of Anti-Freeze System
QuarterlyINSPECTION / TESTING OF ANTI-FREEZE SYSTEMThe State Fire Code requires you to inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems in an operative condition. All inspection, testing and maintenance records are required to be kept on file at the premises. Any… Continue Reading
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. SERVICE OF THE FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: The Client agrees to purchase and Company agree s to provide in accordance with these terms and conditions services for the purpose of inspecting and testing Client’s fire protection equipment in accordance with… Continue Reading