The Installation, Service, Repair, Tests, Inspections and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems. Practicing Fire Safety and Fire Prevention. Safety, Building and Fire Codes in Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah, Athens, Sandy Springs & Macon, Georgia.
Types of
Residential Fire Protection Systems Available
Which type
of fire protection system will be necessary to protect your residence depends
largely on what flammable materials are present and what valuables you wish to
have fire coverage over. In Atlanta we can install, retrofit, remodel, or
repair several types of residential fire protection systems & fire safety
products.
We list the
different types of fire protection systems available and a brief explanation of
what the system was designed for:
Per NFPA
25, responsibility of the owner or occupant, the owner shall provide ready
accessibility to components of water based fire protection systems that require
inspection, testing, maintenance and the owner will maintain and repair any
components that are not properly functioning.
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The wet standpipe is filled with water and pressurized at all times,
basically ready to discharge water and extinguish the fire. The wet standpipe
system is a network of pipes connected into the building generally a high rise
or multi-floor structure. The system allows fire hoses to be connected to each
of the connections and to be used similar to a fire hydrant.
The advantage to this system is that all are able to connect and operate
the wet standpipe system to extinguish a fire, unlike the dry standpipe fire
protection system which requires that the fire department connect it to a water
source.
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How much
will a fire protection and fire sprinkler system cost to install in my home
residence?
Atlanta
Residential Fire Sprinkler Estimates, Quotes, and Bids
Estimating
the cost of your home fire protection and fire sprinkler system depends on the
size of your residence, flammable materials present, type of fire coverage,
detection, and fire alarms that are installed. We are able to send a fire
safety engineer or Georgia State licensed fire protection contractor to your
home residence.
The fire
safety engineer or Georgia State licensed fire protection contractor will
assess and evaluate the fire dangers that are present in your home and what
types of fire protection systems are needed to provide fire prevention coverage
to those areas. The will also review your homes evacuation exits and make sure
fire alarms are properly installed.
The fire
sprinkler bid will give you a detailed quote itemizing the expenses that will
be incurred for the installation of the fire protection and fire sprinkler
system. This allows you to calculate the costs of installation for the fire
protection and fire sprinkler system.
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The design
of your residential home fire protection and fire sprinkler system is crucial
we use only foremost technology and top manufacturers’ to create a fire
protection and fire sprinkler system, especially designed to prevent fires and
alert you in the event of a fire. The design of the fire protection, fire
sprinkler, and fire alarm system is usually completed by a California State
licensed fire protection contractor or fire safety engineer.
We are able
to offer a bid on your home fire protection system and give you a quote
detailing the expenses involved to install a home fire protection system for
your residence.
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A private service main, describes the way the fire
protection system is connected from the local water supply, through the private
service main into the risers of your fire protection system.
The NFPA 24, states “1.1 Scope. 1.1.1 This standard shall cover the
minimum requirements for the installation of private fire service mains and
their appurtenances supplying the following: (1) Automatic sprinkler systems
(2) Open sprinkler systems (3) Water spray fixed systems (4) Foam systems (5)
Private hydrants (6) Monitor nozzles or standpipe systems with reference to
water supplies (7) Hose houses 1.1.2 This standard shall apply to combined
service mains used to carry water for fire service and other uses. 1.1.3 This
standard shall not apply to the following situations: (1) Mains under the
control of a water utility (2) Mains providing fire protection and/or domestic
water that are privately owned but are operated as a water utility 1.1.4 This
standard shall not apply to underground mains serving sprinkler systems
designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13R that are under 4 in. (102
mm) in size. 1.1.5 This standard shall not apply to underground mains serving
sprinkler systems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D.”
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There are
several types of portable fire extinguishers, all are designed for specific
area use and are generally able to extinguish fires from Class A fires such as
organic solid material such as wood, Class B fires that involve liquid such as
gas and oil, and Class C fires that involve electricity.
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Foam fire
extinguishers generally are stored with compressed with air and use different
types fire extinguishing agents that are all designed for specific point of use
and are created for high flammable areas. Foam fire extinguishers are generally
used for Class A fires such as organic solid material such as wood and Class B
fires that involve liquid such as gas and oil.
Wikipedia states, “Applied to fuel fires as either an aspirated (mixed & expanded with air
in a branch pipe) or non-aspirated form to form a frothy blanket or seal over
the fuel, preventing oxygen reaching it. Unlike powder, foam can be used to
progressively extinguish fires without flashback.”
Foam Fire Extinguishing Materials
·AFFF (aqueous film forming foam) used on A and B fires and
for vapor suppression. The most common type in portable foam extinguishers, It
contains fluoro ten sides [12] which
can be accumulated in human body. The long-term effects of this on the human
body and environment are unclear at this time.
·AR-AFFF (Alcohol-resistant aqueous film forming foams), used on
fuel fires containing alcohol. Forms a membrane between the fuel and the foam
preventing the alcohol from breaking down the foam blanket.
·FFFP (film forming fluoroprotein) contains naturally
occurring proteins from animal by-products and synthetic film-forming agents to
create a foam blanket that is more heat resistant than the strictly synthetic
AFFF foams. FFFP works well on alcohol-based liquids and is used widely in
motorsports.
·CAFS(compressed air foam system) Any APW style extinguisher
that is charged with a foam solution and pressurized with compressed air.
Generally used to extend a water supply in wildland operations. Used on class A
fires and with very dry foam on class B for vapor suppression.
·Arctic Fire is a liquid fire extinguishing
agent that emulsifies and cools heated materials more quickly than water or
ordinary foam. It is used extensively in the steel industry. Effective on
classes A, B, and D.
·FireAde, a foaming agent that emulsifies burning liquids and
renders them non-flammable. It is able to cool heated material and surfaces
similar to CAFS. Used on A and B (said to be effective on some class D hazards,
although not recommended due to the fact that fireade still contains amounts of
water which will react with some metal fires).
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Where
precise equipment, expensive or priceless valuables are present you may want to
look at doing a fixed system fire extinguisher. The fixed system fire
extinguisher ideal is to extinguish or prevent a fire from occurring in areas
where your special valuables may be located.
The fixed
system fire extinguisher is best located in areas such as safes, galleries,
computer rooms, and file storage facilities.
□ Are fixed extinguishing system components and
agents provided that are designed and approved for use on the specific fire
hazards that they are expected to control or extinguish? 1910.160(b)(1)
□ Are employees notified and assured their safety if
a fixed extinguishing system becomes inoperable? Any defects or impairments
must be fixed by trained personnel. 1910.160(b)(2)
□ Is a distinctive alarm or signaling system
provided that complies with 1910.165 and is capable of being
perceived above noise or light levels? Discharge alarms are not required on
systems where
discharge is immediately recognizable. 1910.160(b)(3)
□ Are employees warned against entry into discharge
areas that remain hazardous to their health? 1910.160(b)(4)
□ Are warning signs posted at the entrance to, and
inside of, areas protected by fixed extinguishing systems that use hazardous
agents? 1910.160(b)(5)
□ Are fixed systems inspected annually and
maintained in good operating condition? 1910.160(b)(6)
□ Are weight and pressure of refillable containers
checked at least semi-annually? If the container shows a loss in net content,
weight, or pressure, it must be subjected to maintenance.
1910.160(b)(7)
□ Are factory charged non refillable containers that
have no means of pressure indication weighed at least semi-annually? The
container must be replaced if it shows a loss in net weight or content
exceeding 5 percent. 1910.160(b)(8)
□ Are inspection and maintenance dates recorded and
kept until the container is checked again or for the life of the container,
whichever is less? 1910.160(b)(9)
□ Are employees who inspect, maintain, operate, or
fix extinguishing systems trained and subsequently given annual review, as
appropriate? 1910.160(b)(10)
□ Is use of chlorobromomethane or carbon
tetrachloride prohibited as an extinguishing agent where employees may be
exposed? 1910.160(b)(11)
□ Are systems that are susceptible to corrosion
constructed of non-corrosive material or otherwise protected? 1910.160(b)(12)
□ Is automatic detection equipment approved,
installed and maintained in accordance with 1910.164. 1910.160(b)(13)?
□ Do all systems work properly in areas with extreme
climates? 1910.160(b)(14)
□ Is at least one manual station provided to
activate each fixed extinguishing system? 1910.160(b)(15)
□ Are the hazards identified for which manual
operating devices provide protection? 1910.160(b)(16)
□ Is the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
provided and assured for rescuing employees trapped in areas that have become
hazardous due to an agent discharge? 1910.160(b)(17)
Total Flooding System Requirements
□ Is an emergency action plan provided in
accordance with 1910.38 for each area within a workplace that is protected by a total
flooding system? 1910.160(c)(1) Systems installed in areas where
employees cannot enter during or after the system's
operation are exempt from the requirements of this section. 1910.160(c)(2)
□ Is a pre-discharge employee alarm on total
flooding systems provided that complies with 1910.165, which is
capable of being perceived above light or noise levels, and which gives
employees
time to safely exit the area before discharge? 1910.160(c)(3)
□ Are approved fire detection devices installed and
connected to pre-discharge alarm systems, which automatically activate total
flooding systems, and which permit employees to safely exit the
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Fire
suppression systems are part of the network of a fire protection system; they
work in conjunction with the smoke detectors, fire alarms, and fire sprinkler
systems. They are designed to extinguish fires for areas of high fire risk, or
where highly flammable materials are present.
Fire
Suppression Systems Include:
Vehicle
Fire Suppression Systems
Designed to
extinguish where fires start and spread quickly
Restaurant
Fire Suppression Systems
Designed to
extinguish highly flammable areas such as grease fires
Industrial
Fire Suppression Systems
Designed to
extinguish high temperature and highly flammable items such as molten metals
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The fire pump pulls water from the community or is
connected to its own water supply source such as a lake, reservoir, or water
tank. Fire pumps are generally operated with electric diesel or steam. The
pumps main purpose is to provide the correct water pressure and supply needed
for the fire protection system to operate and function properly. The fire pump
provides water to the fire protection system standpipes and the fire sprinkler
risers.
The NFPA 20 states, “1.1* Scope 1.1.1 this standard deals with the
selection and installation of pumps supplying liquid for private fire
protection. 1.1.2 The scope of this document shall include liquid supplies;
suction, discharge, and auxiliary equipment; power supplies, including power
supply arrangements; electric drive and control; diesel engine drive and
control; steam turbine drive and control; and acceptance tests and operation.
1.1.3 This standard does not cover system liquid supply capacity and pressure
requirements, nor does it cover requirements for periodic inspection, testing,
and maintenance of fire pump systems. 1.1.4 This standard does not cover the
requirements for installation wiring of fire pump units.”
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There are many steps to have a fire protection
system installed in your business, commercial building or residence. We provide
information on the stages involved on installing a fire protection system.
Atlanta Fire
Protection Design
It all starts with Design. In Atlanta we
are able to Design your Fire Protection System. The design of
your fire protection system will be completed by a Licensed Fire Protection
Contractor and/or a Fire Safety Engineer. Your home, commercial building,
office or structure will be measured, the fire dangers will be evaluated,
evacuation routes will be drawn, where to install fire heat detector alarms, or
smoke and fire alarms. Atlanta Fire Protection
Design
Atlanta Fire
Protection Engineering
Engineering your Fire Protection System in Atlanta will be completed by a Fire Protection Contractor and/or Fire Safety Engineer. Engineering your
fire protection system consists of knowing Federal, State, and City Fire Codes,
Rules and Regulations, any Health and Safety Codes, Rules, and Regulations and
how to properly configure the fire protection system to work at preventing or
extinguishing the fire. Atlanta Fire Protection
Engineering
Atlanta Fire
Protection Estimates, Bids, Quotes, Costs
Obtaining a Bid,
Quote, or Estimate in Atlanta for
a Fire Protection System allows you
to see how much cost will be to install a fire sprinkler system and an idea of
what is needed to build a fire protection system for your home, office,
commercial building, or structure. Atlanta Fire
Protection Bids, Estimates, and Costs
Atlanta Fire
Protection Installation
Installing a Fire Protection System into your home,
office, commercial building, or structure allows you to rest easier, and gives
peace of mind, knowing that your family, friends, and/or business clients will
be safer from the hazards of fire. Installation of the fire protection system
in Atlanta will be completed by Fire
Protection Contractors and/or Fire Safety Engineers. Installation will occur
after measurements are taken, fire hazards evaluated, evacuation routes planned,
and fire alarm placement in your home or commercial facility. Atlanta Fire Protection Installation
Atlanta Fire
Protection Testing
Testing your Fire Protection System in Atlanta will vary depending on the fire
protection system you have installed. Testing can be as simple as making sure a
fire or smoke alarm will buzz, or as complex as pressure testing the fire
sprinkler lines. Fire Protection Contractors and/or Fire Safety Engineers are
able to test your fire protection system and make sure you are complying with
all Federal, State, and City Fire Codes, Rules and Regulations and Health and
Safety Codes, Rules, and Regulations. Atlanta
Fire Protection Testing
Atlanta Fire
Protection Inspection
Fire
Protection Inspections are done in Atlanta
primarily to ensure the fire protection system is functioning properly (such as
smoke alarms tests). There are many components that create a fire protection
system, fire control valves, fire sprinklers, sprinkler heads, etc… some of
these systems can be inspected by you regularly and some will require an
inspection to be completed by a Fire
Safety Engineer and/or a Fire
Protection Contractor. Atlanta Fire Protection
Inspections
Atlanta Fire
Protection Maintenance
To keep your Fire Protection System functioning
properly in Atlanta you will need to
complete routine Maintenance.
Without proper fire protection maintenance your fire protection system may fail
to operate, just like a car without an oil change. Some components of the fire
protection system will be able to be maintained by you, but the majority of
maintenance will be required to be completed by a Fire Safety Engineer and/or Fire
Protection Contractor. Atlanta Fire
Protection Maintenance
Atlanta Fire
Protection Repair
When your Fire
Protection System fails to operate or function properly you will need to Repair your fire protection system. In Atlanta a Fire Protection Contractor and/or Fire Safety Engineer will be able to evaluate the fire protection
system, find the areas that are in need of maintenance or repair, and fix the
problem. Atlanta Fire Protection Repair
Atlanta Fire
Protection Remodel
Remodeling a Fire Protection System in Atlanta is the process when your
existing fire protection system needs to be updated and brought up to Federal,
State, and City Fire Codes, Rules and Regulations as well as Health and Safety
Codes, Rules and Regulations. The existing fire protection system will be
evaluated, fire sprinklers, sprinkler heads, control valves, evacuation routes,
as well as fire detector alarms and smoke alarms. The remodel of the fire
protection system will be rebuilding the existing system sometimes from the
ground up to ensure you meet or exceed Fire, Health and Safety Codes, Rules,
and Regulations. Atlanta Fire Protection Remodel
Atlanta Fire
Protection Retrofitting
Retrofitting a Fire Protection System in Atlanta is the process of adding a fire
protection system to an existing home, commercial building or structure that
does not have any fire protection present. The Fire Protection Contractor
and/or Fire Safety Engineer will evaluate the existing fire dangers, walls,
water supply, and blueprints of the building. Their job is to ensure a more
than adequate fire protection system allows fire alarms to notify you of the
fire, easy evacuation routes to escape harm’s way, will help extinguish the
fire, and help prevent fires from occurring. Atlanta
Fire Protection Retrofitting
Atlanta Fire
Protection Certification
In Atlanta your Fire Protection Certification, means that a Fire Protection
Contractor and/or Fire Safety Engineer that has been skilled, trained, and is
well aware of Health, Safety, Federal, State, and City Fire Codes, Rules, and
Regulations. The Fire Safety Engineer and/or Fire Protection Contractor have
minimum requirements of the following. Atlanta
Fire Protection Certification
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