Standpipe Inspection, testing, and maintenance

A "wet" standpipe is filled with water and is pressurized at all times. In contrast to dry standpipes, which can be used only by firefighters, wet standpipes can be used by building occupants. Wet standpipes generally already come with hoses so that building occupants may fight fires quickly.

Fire Standpipe Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) is required as per:

  •    California Laws and Regulation for Automatic Extinguishing Systems

•    NFPA 25, Standard for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Intervals:

•    Annual Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (Must be performed by Fire Protection Specialist)     •    5-Year Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (Must be performed by Fire Protection Specialist)

The "dry" standpipe extends into the building to supply fire fighting water to the interior of the structure via hose outlets, often located between each pair of floors in stairwells in high rise buildings. Dry standpipes are not filled with water until needed in fire fighting.

Fire Standpipe Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) is required as per:

  •    California Laws and Regulation for Automatic Extinguishing Systems

•    NFPA 25, Standard for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Intervals:

•    Annual Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (Must be performed by Fire Protection Specialist)     •    5-Year Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (Must be performed by Fire Protection Specialist)

During our scheduled ITM to your location, Fire King’s Technicians will perform a thorough Inspection of your sprinkler system as per governing codes and regulations

Upon completion of ITM customer will be provided with the mandatory California State AES Form which details all the ITM checks that

were performed. 

   Once the fire standpipe system has passed all required ITM checks Fire King will attach the required Water-Based Fire Suppression System Label to the riser and/or the Fire Department Connection (FDC) piping.

Please note that Fire King will not provide certification with a 'passing status' if there are deficiencies (failures) found within the system. In an event the system is not in compliance, the customer will be provided an estimate for correction/repair of deficiencies found during the ITM.

NOTE: Re-inspection fees may apply pending the severity of the actions required.