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| SPRINKLERS
- Frequently Asked Questions
The following are a list of frequently asked questions Radius Services receives pertaining fire sprinkler systems. If your question is not covered here, please contact us either through email or by telephone. 1. How do I know if I'm required to install fire sprinklers in my home or facility?Most of the time, your local building codes will be quite specific about whether your facility needs sprinklers. Building codes throughout the Tri-State area are increasingly being updated so that almost every type of building, old and new, requires fire sprinklers. Speaking generally, most new construction requires some type of fire protection.Sprinkler FAQ 2. Beyond the need to meet local building codes, what other benefits exist to installing sprinkler systems?First, fire sprinklers markedly enhance personal safety. They also can protect property from destruction or severe damage in the event of a fire. In addition, many insurance companies will reduce premiums for policyholders who install sprinkler systems.3. How do I decide whether I need a sprinkler system?One thing to keep in mind is that it may be legal to build without sprinklers. But if building codes change, or a remodeling job is later considered, you may be required to install a sprinkler system. The best approach is that if you think you may need sprinklers, it's easiest and cheapest to handle it during construction. Retrofitting an existing building is much more costly.4. What maintenance and certification requirements exist for sprinkler devices?Maintenance and certification requirements for sprinklers vary by city and state. Many municipalities, however, require sprinkler systems to pass certification every five years.5. What are my responsibilities if a fire hydrant is located on my private property?Fire Hydrants must pass an annual inspection. These inspections must be carried out by a licensed contractor.6. What tests are performed during testing?During testing, the hydrant is inspected to ensure that it is functioning properly. Additionally, measurements are made to determine the rate of water flow from the hydrant. Finally, the hydrant is put through an eight-step checklist to ensure that it is mechanically sound.7. How can Radius Services, LLC respond to my sprinkler needs?If you're in the Tri-State area, we want to help you. We are licensed specialists in all the areas of sprinkler installation, certification, and maintenance. Please bear in mind the following: sprinkler water can sit in the pipe for years and become contaminated and undrinkable. As a result, many cities are beginning to require backflow devices be installed and inspected with sprinkler systems. Backflow devices prevent sprinkler water from backing up into the city water supply and contaminating local drinking water.Oftentimes, people who are licensed to set up sprinkler systems lack an understanding of backflow installation and certification. At Radius Services, LLC, we are specialists with certification in backflow protection from the New England Waterworks Association. |
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