Testing & Inspection

We at Alpha Fire Sprinkler Corporation strive to provide the highest quality service and inspections for fire suppression systems throughout California for over 20 years. We pride ourselves as being the industry leader for inspections, testing, and maintenance. At Alpha Fire, our technicians put the highest quality and integrity on every job. Guaranteed! With nearly 20 years in business, Alpha Fire is a reliable choice for your fire protection needs. Alpha Fire technicians are fully trained and competent in code requirements and procedures following NFPA 25 and Title 19. We are active members of the (CAFSA) California American Fire Sprinkler Association, (NFPA) National Fire Protection Association, and (CCFPA) Central Coast Fire Protection Association.

  • Alpha Fire Sprinkler Corporation provides: Quarterly, Annual, 5 Year Inspections, Repairs & Service for the following:
  • Fire Sprinklers, Fire Pumps, Fire Hoses Standpipes, Fire Hydrants, Suppression Systems
    • Quarterly and Annual Fire sprinkler System Inspections and Maintenance requirements.

    Quoted from NFPA 25 -Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems2002 edition

  • 4.1 Responsibility of the Owner or Occupant.
  • 4.1.1* The owner or occupant shall provide ready accessibility to components of water-based fire protection systems that require inspection, testing, or maintenance.
  • 4.1.2* The responsibility for properly maintaining a water-based fire protection system shall be that of the owner of the property.
  • 4.1.2.1 By means of periodic inspections, tests, and maintenance, the equipment shall be shown to be in good operating condition, or any defects or impairments shall be revealed.
  • 4.1.2.2 Inspection, testing, and maintenance shall be implemented in accordance with procedures meeting or exceeding those established in this document and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • 4.1.2.3 These tasks shall be performed by personnel who have developed competence through training and experience.
  • 4.1.4* The owner or occupant shall promptly correct or repair deficiencies, damaged parts, or impairments found while performing the inspection, test, and maintenance requirements of this standard

  • 4.3 Records
  • 4.3.1* Records of inspections, tests, and maintenance of the system and its components shall be made available to the authority having jurisdiction upon request.
  • 4.3.2 Records shall indicate the procedure performed (e.g., inspection, test, or maintenance), the organization that performed the work, the results, and the date.
  • 4.3.3 Records shall be maintained by the owner.
  • 4.3.4 Original records shall be retained for the life of the system.
  • 4.3.5 Subsequent records shall be retained for a period of 1 year after the next inspection, test, or maintenance required by the standard.

  • 12.2.6* Main Drain Test.
  • . A main drain test shall be conducted annually at each water-based fire protection system riser to determine whether there has been a change in the condition of the water supply piping and control valves. (See also 12.3.4.2.)
  • 12.2.6.1 Systems where the sole water supply is through a backflow preventer and/or pressure reducing valves, the main drain test of at least one system downstream of the device shall be conducted on a quarterly basis.
  • 12.2.7 Water-Flow Alarm. All water-flow alarms shall be tested quarterly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.


    • NFPA 25, Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of water-based fire sprinkler systems.

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    Item Activity Frequency
    Gauges (Dry, pre-action deluge systems) Inspection Weekly/Monthly
    Control Valves Inspection Weekly/Monthly
    Alarm devices Inspection Quarterly
    Gauges (Wet pipe systems) Inspection Monthly
    Hydraulic Name plate Inspection Quarterly
    Buildings Inspection Annually (Prior to Freezing Weather)
    Hanger Seismic Bracing Inspection Annually
    Pipe and Fittings Inspection Annually
    Sprinklers Inspection Annually
    Spare Sprinklers Inspection Annually
    Fire Department Inspection
    Valves (all types) Inspection
    Alarm Devices Test Quarterly
    Main Drain Test Quarterly
    Antifreeze Solution Test Quarterly
    Gauges Test 5 Years
    Sprinklers-extra-high temp. Test 5 Years
    Sprinklers-Fast Response Test At 20 years and every 10 years thereafter
    Sprinklers Test At 50 years and every 10 years thereafter
    Valves (all types) Maintenance Annually or as needed
    Obstruction Investigation Maintenance 5 years or as needed

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