FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

 

·         Q.           Why does my Fire Sprinkler System need to be tested?

·         A.            The NFPA requires testing at regular intervals. Your Local Authority Having Jurisdiction 

               (Fire Department) follows NFPA guidelines.

·         Q.           Will the Fire Department respond to my property in the event of a fire?

·         A.            Yes, as long as your alarms are functioning properly.

·         Q.           What happens if my fire sprinklers are painted or damaged?

·         A.            They will not function properly and need to be replaced.

·         Q.           How do I know if I need a 5 Year inspection?

·         A.            Most fire sprinkler contractors put a certification sticker on the riser with the date last  

               Certified.

·         Q.           Will all my fire sprinklers go off during a fire?

·         A.            Typically no…in most cases just a few sprinkler heads go off, slowing the fire long enough

               to save live’s and property.