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A sprinkler system is an active fire defense system consists of pipes that are connected to a water supply. The system is designed to automatically discharge water over areas affected by fire. There are four different types of sprinkler systems: Wet System (make it link that will take to another page) Dry System Pre-action Deluge It is important to maintain these systems in good working condition to protect people and property; therefore, NFPA 25 and BC Fire Code 1998 6.5.1. sets the rules for inspection, maintenance and testing of sprinkler systems. Benefits of using our Service You get your sprinkler systems inspected, tested and maintained by certified and experienced technicians. We will be a phone call away from you for 24/7. Providing inspection, maintenance, replacement and repair of your sprinkler system. We will call you and remind you before the due date to insure your sprinkler system tested and inspected before current inspection expires. We will provide winterization of your dry sprinkler system to prevent freeze damage. Every customer, with dry sprinkler systems, will be contacted by us to book for winterization before winter starts. Every 3 year, our customers will be informed by us to get 3 year full flow done. Click for more information.

Winter is right around the corner and your dry sprinkler system can be vulnerable to cold weather. The common question we get from our customers is  “why do I need winterization for a dry sprinkler system?” Water vapor develops inside the sprinkler pipes throughout the year resulting in condensation that could cause water accumulation at low points of dry sprinkler systems. When the temperature hits 0 celsius, water will freeze and crack the pipe. Loss of air from the cracked pipe will cause air pressure changes in the system then the system will flood with water. It will result in severe damage to the sprinkler system as well as your property. 

You need winterization if you have the following:

• Dry Sprinkler system or low point of your system in unheated area.
• The weather can get below 0 celsius. 

If your system is in a heated area, you need to inspect the building to make sure there is no broken windows or wall cracks that a draft could enter through.

Backflow Preventer Inspection

Backflow devices are installed onto plumbing systems to safeguard of our city water supply. It prevents intoxicated water from flowing back into the city water. Our water supply from the city normally has certain pressure to facilitate water to flow from the tab; however, sometimes this pressure could decrease, which could result in backflow of contaminated water to the city water. 

In case of failed device, our technicians will perform repair of the certain device. Backflow devices can be costly; hence, we employ highly experienced technicians who could repair failed backflow devices.  

Fire Extinguishers

A fire extinguisher is one of the first defensive fire protection device used to put out small fires that are in beginning stage. Most of fires are small at inception and can be extinguished by the fire extinguishers; therefore, these devices must be handy in residential and commercial properties.  

NFPA 10 sets up the obligation to ensure that fire extinguishers will be in good working condition at all time to provide “first line of defense” against small fires. The provision states installation. inspection, maintenance and selection of correct type of  fire extinguisher. Because fire extinguishers play significant role in fire protection; their functioning, when needed, depends on some conditions. Please refer to NFPA 10 for further detail. Annual maintenance and inspection of fire extinguisher are required by NFPA 10. 

Fire extinguishers are required 6 and 12 years mandatory maintenance servicing. K Class and Co2s are every 5 year.  

6 year maintenance

When a fire extinguisher due for 6 years, we remove the content and refilling it along with full internal and external inspections. Once the bottle is refilled, it is pressurized by nitrogen gas.  

Hydrostatic Testing

Hydrostatic testing is required every 12 years from manufacturing date of the ABC dry chemical  extinguisher. Hydrostatic test of Co2 and K class extinguishers are required every 5 years. 

Types of Fire Extinguishers

There are five different types of fire extinguishers depending on fuel type:

• Class A: Ordinary combustibles such as paper, trash and wood.
• Class B: Flammable Liquids such as oils, gasoline and paints.
• Class C: Electricity. This is for types of fire that any live electrical equipment is involved. 
• Class D: Combustible Metals. Any type of metal is involved. 
• Class K: Cooking materials such as grease,cooling oils and fat. 

It is important to use correct type of fire extinguisher. Using wrong type of extinguisher could make the fire worst. The most common fire extinguishers are ABC Dry Chemical, K Class and CO2s. ABC Dry Chemical fire extinguishers are multi purpose extinguishers that can be used to extinguish Class A, B and C fires. K Class extinguishers are for Class K fires, and are used in restaurants where there is a kitchen exists. 

Need to be Trained?

Most people do not know how to use a fire extinguisher. We do provide free fire extinguisher training for your employees during your annual inspection. Any other time, hourly labour rate will apply.  

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NFPA 1962 sets the standards for fire houses. NFPA 1962 encompasses maintenance, testing, inspection and replacement of fire hoses, fire hose couplings, nozzles and fire hose appliances. Provisions requires annual physical testing as well as hydrostatic testing. Hydrostatic testing is required 5 years after the installation of a new hose and every 3 years after the first hydrostatic test.   

Inspection and Testing

IMP Fire & Safety provides monthly and annual inspection of fire hoses including couplings, nozzles and fire hose appliance for commercial and residential uses. 

Our inspection and testing includes checking of fire hoses, hose couplings, nozzles and fire hose appliances for the following: 

• Condition of gaskets
• Insuring all the parts are placed properly
• Working condition of nozzles, shut off valves and reels
• Minimum of 300 psi testing of attack fire hoses
• Minimum of 200 psi of supply fire hoses
• Free of debris
• Identifying cracks
• Any other flaws 

Our ASTTBC-certified technicians will ensure your fire equipment will be ready and in good working condition to properly operate in case of an incident.  

A fire hydrant is a connection pipe that provides pressurized water to put out a fire. Fire trucks can  carry limited amount of water, which would only last minutes. In case of major fire, firefighters will require access to fire hydrants. It is important that private properties have private hydrant to prevent loss of property in case of major fire. 

Fire hydrants are considered as emergency equipment; hence, they need to be kept in good working condition. 

BC Fire Code, NFPA 24 and NFPA 291 provides standards for fire hydrants. As per fire code, fire hydrants shall be inspected and maintained not less than once and twice a year.

Owner of a private hydrant is responsible of getting their hydrants:

• Flushed, drained and greased all threads with water resistant grease minimum semi-annually
• Checked and inspected of all the parts at least once a year.

Owners also responsible from:

• Keeping the hydrant clear from any obstruction in order to provide access to firefighters
• Providing accessible location
• Maintenance of the hydrant so it supplies water
• Condition of hydrant caps and lubrication of threads
• Painting hydrants to appropriate colour
• Getting fire hydrant inspected after each use

Maintenance and inspection of fire hydrants must be performed by ASTTBC-certified technicians in BC. 

Fire Hydrant Colour Code NFPA 291 provides colour code for fire hydrants.    

 We provide all inspection, maintenance and repair services for your fire hydrants. 

How many of us sees emergency lights when we enter a premises. They might not be considered as an important part of fire protection, these devices really important to save lives. In the event of emergency, these devices will lead us to the safety. NFPA 101 and B.C. Fire Code lays out the rules on installation, maintenance and inspection of emergency lighting units. B.C. Fire Code section 2.7.3.1. states that emergency lighting units including exit signs and exit lights shall be provided in an occupied premises and maintained in good working condition according to the Section 6.7. Section 6.7. Provides the standards for inspection, testing and maintenance of emergency lighting units. Emergency lighting units has to be inspected monthly and annually.

Montly inspection could be done by the occupants; however, the annual inspection shall be done by ASTTBC certified technicians. We will provide you quality service with our certified technicians. We also provide free training for our customer on how to perform montly inspection of emergency lighting units during annual inspection. All you need to know is, let the technician know, we will be happy to train your employees. The following inspection shall be done monthly: Ensuring working condition of pilot lights and they are free of damage and obstruction. The terminal connections should be clean and lubricated if needed. The battery must be kept clean and dry. Annual inspection requires There are different types of emergency lighting units such as: Signs including running man and exit. Combo units consist of heads and signs. Battery units that only has the lights. A single emergency lighting unit, depending on its size, can be used for multiple remote heads to light up multiple rooms.