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Portland’s Required Field Sample Testing of Automatic Sprinklers

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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard for the inspection, testing and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems (NFPA 25), talks about Portland’s required field sample testing of automatic sprinklers. Portland’s building owners are required to have their installed sprinklers periodically tested by a recognized testing laboratory. All Portland business owners are responsible for adhering …

When Do Fire Sprinklers Need to Be Replaced?

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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! …

Portland Fire Truck Dry Standpipe Tests

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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 …

Portland Standpipes Testing and Inspection

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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 …

Portland Bakflow Fire Sprinkler System Testing

Portland Backflow Fire Sprinkler Testing

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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 …

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National Fire Protection Association Requirements for the 5 Year Obstruction Inspection Service

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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 …

Portland Fire Pump Testing

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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 …

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Portland 3C Fire Sprinkler Testing and Inspection

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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 5 years 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 …

Portland 3A Fire Sprinkler Testing and Inspection

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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 …

Portland Commercial Fire Sprinkler System Maintenance

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In Portland commercial fire sprinkler system maintenance is important for the property owner. Maintenance is fundamental in keeping an efficiently operating system, ensuring safety, and compliance with regulatory codes. Also, in Portland commercial fire sprinkler system maintenance is required to meet insurance requirements. By maintaining emergency fire equipment, you ensure that safety is high and …