There are national standards on the question, when do fire sprinklers need to be replaced? Sometimes it simply has to do with them reaching a certain age. According to NFPA 25 guidelines in sections 5.3.1.11.1, sprinklers installed prior to 1920 need to be replaced. Believe it or not, some buildings do have sprinklers that old! […]
As we explained in the other article about “Portland Standpipes Testing and Inspection”, standpipes are categorized by whether they are wet, meaning they have water in them at the ready. Pipes can also be dry, meaning they are ready to have water pumped into them when the need arises. Dry standpipes are often placed inside […]
A standpipe is a type of piping that in buildings is built into a vertical position. Fire hoses can be connected to these pipes, which allow water to be manually applied in the event there is a fire. Sometimes there is access to these standpipes on the outside of a building. In Portland standpipes testing […]
First of all, what is backflow? A cross connection is made in plumbing where the drinking water supply is connected to, or can be connected to, a non-drinking water source. In Portland, backflow fire sprinkler testing is required so that public drinking water is not contaminated by any “backflow” of other water. The cross connection […]
Help protect life and property with code-required inspection of your automatic sprinkler inspection, including the 5 year obstruction inspection service and the FDC backflush. An automatic fire sprinkler system has components that can age or wear out over time. Valves, piping and other devices can become obstructed by materials or corrode to the point where […]
In Portland fire pump testing is required if your fire sprinkler is equipped with a fire pump. The inspections are required because the fire pump is an important part of the fire suppression system. A fire pump is used when water supply is low or when no public water supply is available. A fire pump […]
Portland 3A fire sprinkler testing and inspection is required by the city every year. Portland 3C fire sprinkler testing and inspection is required by the city every month and is a more in-depth process that also includes cleaning. Both of these tests are required by the city for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Portland 3C […]
Fire sprinkler testing and inspection is a requirement for residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Portland. Often, you will see some required testing described as Portland 3A fire sprinkler testing and inspection. This name is due to the Form 3-A that must be filled out to show the testing has taken place. 3A is required […]
It’s wise to have fire sprinkler system testing performed to meet regulations and codes. AFP Testing Systems’s knowledgable installers can help you with all of your needs for Portland fire sprinkler system testing Inspections are required by municipalities for safety, and regular maintenance and inspections ensures that your systems are working properly and you are minimizing your […]
Corrosion can cause a fire sprinkler system to fail. Nitrogen generators can help create a corrosion-free environment and actively prolong the life of your fire sprinkler system. Let’s see how corrosion can affect your sprinkler system and how a nitrogen generator installed by a certified installer from AFP Systems in the Portland area can ensure […]
