Fire Inspections and Services

Georgia state rules and regulations code currently follow the inspection, maintenance and installation minimum requirements outlined in NFPA 10 2018 Edition.

7.1.2.1  "Persons performing maintenance and recharging of extinguishers shall be licensed and/or permitted in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated."

Your business will have fire extinguishers. These extinguishers are required to have an inspection/maintenance performed annually and a new tag certifying the extinguisher each year.

In addition to this, there are different types of portable fire extinguishers that have annual, 5-year, 6-year and 12-year maintenance/service requirements.

Need new extinguishers installed? Let us do the leg-work and survey your space to find out what protection you need. We will look at the size of the space, occupancy and what it will be used for to determine the type, size and quantity of portable extinguishers you'll need installed.

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  Titan Life Safety can provide fire sprinkler system inspection and testing services for all types of fire sprinkler systems based on the requirements of NFPA 25 and Georgia state code. Required for your business, periodic sprinkler inspection, testing and maintenance meeting the minimum requirements of the NFPA 25 standard and your local AHJ are critically important to ensure water-based fire protection systems work as intended when called upon. These mechanical systems suffer wear and tear issues just as any other building's systems and Titan Life Safety’s processes and procedures will help locate maintenance issues to reduce spending as opposed to getting blindsided with more costly emergency repairs and potential property damage.

• Wet systems
• Dry systems
• Pre-action systems
• Deluge systems
• Fire pumps
• Backflow prevention
• Fire hydrants and underground fire service mains
• Standpipe systems

• Gauges calibrated or replaced –  every five years
• Control valves operated and lubricated – annually
• Water-flow alarm devices – quarterly
• Valve supervisory signal devices – quarterly
• Hydraulic nameplate, General Information signs and Control valve signs checked to ensure they are present and legible – annually
• Dry pipe systems low point drains – annually
• Hangers and seismic bracing checked from the floor level for corrosion, and associated problems- annually
• Pipe and fittings, from the floor level – annually
• Sprinklers checked for corrosion, leakage, painting and loading to ensure proper operation      – annually
• Spare sprinklers and appropriate wrenches checked so that any sprinklers that are damaged or operated may be immediately replaced – annually
• FDC's – annually
• Obstruction, internal inspection of piping inspected to check for internal corrosion, obstructive materials and signs of microbiological corrosion ahead of the presence of      pinhole leaks – every five years
• Supervisory alarm devices – quarterly
• Main drain tests performed to ensure water supplies are consistent and valve are always open  – annually
• Antifreeze solutions tested prior to the onset of cold weather – annually
• Sprinklers tested periodically as required by NFPA 25 to ensure correct response time of the sprinklers in service - 10 years (dry pendents), 20 years (quick response pendents)

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Backflow devices are required to be inspected and tested annually per your local county or city watershed authority. Routine maintenance can help avoid high expenses down the road or major catastrophes and damage. Annual inspections ensure the device is working properly and can help identify a developing maintenance issue.

 A significant public health hazard by potentially allowing chemical and biological contaminants into the potable water supply is just one of the many risks associated with not having the correct backflow devices or devices that are not in good working order. 

Back-siphonage. This occurs when the pressure in the distribution system or supply is reduced, causing a vacuum (or partial vacuum) in the distribution system (or supply) piping. This creates a negative pressure, and a reversal of normal flow occurs as the result. Back siphonage may be caused by several conditions, such as main breaks or even emergency firefighting water use.
 

Backpressure. This is a condition when increased pressure from a non-potable source overcomes the pressure from its supply, and an unintended reversal of normal flow occurs. Backpressure can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as facilities using pumps or pressurized auxiliary water systems for irrigation, fire protection, car washes and cooling systems. 

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Required annually and after each operation, at a minimum, private hydrants are to be inspected per NFPA 25 and the local AHJ requirements. Some of the inspected conditions include:

• Inaccessibility
• Presence of water or ice in the barrel
• Improper drainage from barrel
• Leaks in outlets or at the top of hydrant
• Cracks in hydrant barrel
• Tightness of outlet caps
• Worn outlet threads
• Worn hydrant operating nut

The fire hydrants located on your property need to be tested to insure they will operate when they are needed in an emergency situation. Private hydrants are required to be tested annually by fully opening and flowing for no less than one minute per NFPA 25. In addition to this, every 3rd year most AHJ's require a full flow test with flow test results calculated at 20 psi reported using procedures outlined in NFPA 291.

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Emergency lights and exit signs often get less attention until they are needed or periodic inspections are required. To ensure a safe evacuation in an emergency:

· Make sure that all exit paths are adequately lit,

· Post appropriate signage,

· Properly maintain your emergency lights and exit signs, and

· Perform monthly and annual inspection and keep your records up to date.

Life Safety Code’s NFPA requirements for emergency lighting are referenced under section 7.9. Emergency illumination (when required) must be provided for a minimum of 1.5-hours in the event of failure of normal lighting. The emergency lighting must be arranged to provide initial illumination of not less than an average of one foot-candle (10.8-lux) and a minimum at any point of 0.1-foot-candle (1.1-lux) measured along the path of egress at floor level. These levels can decline to a minimum of 0.6-foot-candle (6.5-lux) average and 0.06-foot-candle (0.65-lux) at any one point at the end of emergency lighting time (1.5-hours). The maximum illumination at any one point can be no more than 40 times the minimum illumination at any one point to prevent excessively bright and dark spots (section 7.9.2.1.3). And the emergency lighting system must be arranged to provide illumination automatically in the event of any interruption of normal lighting (section 7.9.2.3).

Section 7.9.3, of the Life Safety Code, addresses the NFPA’s requirements for periodic testing of emergency lights. The section acknowledges three different categories of emergency lights: traditional, self-testing/self-diagnostic and computer based self-testing/self-diagnostic. It essentially requires both a monthly activation test, where the lights remain illuminated for a minimum of 30-seconds, and an annual test where the lights are activated for 1.5-hours to simulate a long-term emergency event. Written records of the monthly and annual tests must be maintained for inspection by the AHJ. Computer based emergency lighting systems must be capable of generating a self-report of testing at all times. Again, best to check with your AHJ to ensure your testing and recording keeping program is sufficient.

The intensity of visible light is measured in units of candles. The rate of flow of light (luminous flux) is measured in lumens. One lumen is the flux on one square foot of a sphere, one foot in radius with a light source of one candle at the center and radiating uniformly in all directions. Both foot-candle and lux are measurements of light intensity on a surface. One foot-candle is the intensity of one candle at a distance of one foot away onto a one square foot surface. Lux is essentially the metric equivalent. It is the intensity of one candle at a distance of one meter away onto a one square meter surface. Foot lambert is the unit measure of physical brightness on any surface emitting or reflecting visible light.

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As the first line of defense, fire alarm systems are an extremely important life safety component and require an annual inspection, at which time they are put on “TEST” mode so the technician can ensure the horns/strobes will sound appropriately in the event of an emergency.  If, however, you have a concern with your alarm system or notice an error code on your alarm panel, a technician can make a site visit to help assess any potential problems and restore the system to normal functions.

Error Codes

Fire alarm panels involve very sensitive technology.  Something such as a power failure in your building can cause an error code to flash.  It is important to note that an error code does not always mean that the system is disarmed.  When your fire alarm panel is displaying an error code, it is best to contact your fire protection provider right away so they can assess the issue on site. 

Restoration Calls

Due to the interconnected nature of the fire alarm system with other electronics in the building, small glitches can often occur that cause the system to automatically reset.  This can include a temporary problem with a phone or the power company working on power lines in the area.  The failure and restoration of the system often occurs in seconds, but any change in status from the system requires notification from the monitoring company.  As communication becomes more cellular, the cell provider chosen for one’s business plays a crucial role in establishing the dependability of the fire alarm system.

Commercial fire alarm systems play an important role in detecting fire-related dangers early and alerting occupants in enough time for them to exit the building before being hurt. Lets ensure they are operating correctly.

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