Houston Deluge Fire Sprinkler System

If there are concerns where highly flammable materials are present installing a deluge fire sprinkler system may be optimal for your facility or at least the specific area where flammable materials are present. The deluge fire sprinkler system is a network of pipes, connected to control valves, fire detection, smoke, or fire alarms, fire sprinkler heads that remain open and/or the heat sensing element is removed from the fire sprinkler head or the fire sprinkler heads are designed specifically for the deluge fire sprinkler system.

The fire sprinkler pipes remain void of water until the deluge fire sprinkler is activated causing the pipes to be filled with water. The deluge fire sprinkler system is not pressurized, which means it is atmospheric pressure so for the water not to pour out of the sprinkler heads a special deluge fire sprinkler valve will need to be installed.

Houston Deluge Fire Sprinklers
Houston Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

Houston Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

All tests and inspections should be performed by actively licensed fire sprinkler companies or fire sprinkler contractors in Houston. Below are some of the tests and inspections that may be performed according to NFPA standards and codes.
NFPA 13D has created a standard for the installation of fire sprinkler systems, detailing information for the combined dry pipe and pre action system. “1.1* Scope. 1.1.1 This standard shall cover the design, installation, and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems for protection against the fire hazards in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes. 1.1.2 This standard assumes that the sprinkler system is designed to protect against a fire originating from a single ignition location.”

NFPA 25 1.1* Scope. This document establishes the minimum requirements for the periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, including land-based and marine applications. 1.1.1 This standard does not address all of the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the electrical components of the automatic fire detection equipment for preaction and deluge systems that are addressed by NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code. The inspection, testing, and maintenance required by this standard and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, shall be coordinated so that the system operates as intended. 1.1.2 The types of systems addressed by this standard include, but are not limited to, sprinkler, standpipe and hose, fixed water spray, and foam water. Included are the water supplies that are part of these systems, such as private fire service mains and appurtenances, fire pumps and water storage tanks, and valves that control system flow. The document also addresses impairment handling and reporting. This standard applies to fire protection systems that have been properly installed in accordance with generally accepted practices. Where a system has not been installed in accordance with generally accepted practices, the corrective action is beyond the scope of this standard. The corrective action to ensure that the system performs in a satisfactory manner shall be in accordance with the appropriate installation standard. 1.1.3 This standard shall not apply to sprinkler systems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes. A.1.1 Generally accepted NFPA installation practices for water-based fire protection systems relevant to this standard are found in the following: NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height. NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems. NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection. NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems. NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection. NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances. NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems. For systems originally installed in accordance with one of these standards, the repair, replacement, alteration or extension of such systems should also be performed in accordance with that same standard. When original installations are based on other applicable codes or standards, repair, replacement, alteration, or extension practices should be conducted in accordance with those other applicable codes or standards.

Houston Fire Sprinkler Maintenance, Service & Repair

Repairs and service are generally discovered during routine maintenance of the tests and inspections that are performed by State licensed fire sprinkler companies or fire sprinkler contractors in Houston. All repairs and service should be completed immediately to avoid receiving a violation.

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