NFPA 25 Inspections in Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn has adopted the National Fire Protection Association Standard # 25 as a matter of law effective January 1, 2012. NYC is one of the few large cities worldwide that had yet to adopt this standard and the FDNY and insurance company underwriters have now fully embraced this new standard and are positioned to aggressively assure compliance for all applicable facilities. The NFPA 25 law makes every building owner legally responsible for ensuring that all NFPA 25 inspections, testing and servicing intervals are performed by a licensed individual, and that detailed records are maintained for a minimum of 3 years and are available for inspection by the FDNY at any given moment. Contact us today for a free quote so the appropriate paperwork and contracts can be established and the FDNY’s requirements satisfied.

NFPA 25 has specific inspection, testing, and servicing requirements. The reporting shall include information relative to the conditions of water supply, gravity and pressure tanks, valves, risers, piping, sprinkler heads, fire department connections, alarms, fire/booster/special service pumps, internal obstructions, and conditions of all other system equipment and appurtenances.

The W-12 FDNY Certificate of Fitness has been replaced by an S-12 Certificate of Fitness. Allstate Sprinkler’s NFPA 25 inspection and service personnel in Brooklyn have all been certified by the FDNY at such a level. We have also customized computer software to help assure that your facility is in compliance and that the inevitable fines and potential liability for not adhering to NFPA 25 can be avoided.

Allstate Sprinkler LLC. is proud to say that they’re able to provide service to thousands of buildings throughout the entire tri-state area. Their NFPA 25 sprinkler inspections in Brooklyn and tests are able to provide you with comfort in knowing that your sprinkler system has not been subject to any vandalism, deterioration or in-house maintenance problems. Here are a few steps to help you prepare for your fire sprinkler inspection

Preparation is Important to Passing Your Fire Sprinkler Inspection:
•   Meeting with the inspector before your fire inspection may be in your best interest in order to ask what items the inspector will be looking for.
•   Give the fire inspector copies of your fire system or equipment inspection, testing, and maintenance reports. Reviewing these reports with the inspector before the actual inspection is important to provide any issues noted previously had been corrected.
•   Make sure to have a responsible person available to accompany the fire inspector with keys to all areas, and take notes. These notes will help give you additional insight into the inspector’ thought process and may be able to provide you with valuable information for your future fire sprinkler inspections.

Preparing for an annual inspection is important for developing a good working relationship with the fire inspector and gaining positive results. Using a general checklist can help you prepare for the inspection.

Inspection contracts are designed to review a multi-point checklist during each of your sprinkler inspections. This method of inspection permits to provide a thorough and well-documented account of the status of your sprinkler system(s).

Keep your fire sprinkler system well maintained for the safety of your building

It’s very important for your staff to realize and recognize that your building is protected by a sprinkler system, as well as how it works if necessary. Allstate Sprinkler LLCoration is able to demonstrate to both you and your staff the working components of your fire sprinkler system during your sprinkler inspection, while also providing you with any information that may clarify any questions or concerns you may have.

The Allstate fire sprinkler systems do not “just go off”. Most of the sprinkler accidents take place from:
•   Extreme cold weather conditions
•   Lack of heat
•   Vandalism
•   Other unfortunate accidents

Allstate Sprinkler LLC. performs all preventative measures during their fire sprinkler inspection in order to avoid any problems that could exist within your system(s).

Why do you need to have a routine fire sprinkler inspection?
At Allstate Sprinkler LLC., you can rest assured that your sprinkler system will have the right working capacity and always be fire ready when you need it. Our routine inspections are able to evaluate and test your sprinkler system in order to assure you and our team at Allstate that your facility is being maintained properly, and that your fire sprinkler will function as it is designed.

How important is the five-year sprinkler systems test in Brookyn? Very! Please be advised that the Brookyn Fire Prevention Ordinance requires that fire sprinkler systems and combination fire sprinkler/standpipe systems have a functionality test performed on each Fire Department Connection (FDC) by a licensed contractor every five years. The Brookyn Fire Marshal’s Office has begun notifying building owners of this requirement.

A building owner can choose to have the functionality test done independently or, if you’re performing alteration work in Brookyn, the County will allow the five-year sprinkler test in Brookyn to take place at the same time as a final hydrostatic test. However, the functionality test must be registered and all associated fees must be paid at the same time.

Another important factor; the NFPA 25 sprinkler test in Brookyn is required whether or not the building owner has received a letter from the County. Please take note that each fire department connection (FDC) must be tested and paid for separately; however, buildings with multiple FDCs can list each FDC being tested on one application.

If you’re testing a system that is not recognized in the Fire Marshal’s Office database, the Fire Marshal’s Office will allow you to register the system, provided that the system was installed before 1984 with proof of the system can be provided with any of the following documentation:

A Water Service bill
Building Department records
Insurance company proof

Once the five-year sprinkler test in Brookyn passes, a 5 (five) year sprinkler permit will be issued to the owner. Sure, a five-year sprinkler testing in Brookyn is primarily performed to comply with NFPA regulations, insurance requirements, and to keep you out of trouble with the fire department (ahem, violations). But it also lets you know if your system is working properly.

If you’re having trouble following all of this, just call us and we’ll walk you through the entire process!
The types of tests that can be performed depending on the type of system you have. Different tests are performed to check your system’s functionality, as well as all the specific components of your system.

For example:

2” Main Drain Test
Water Flow Alarm Device Test
Fire Pump Test
Dry Pipe Valve Trip Test
Hydrostatic 5 Year Functionality Test

The main drain test is required by NFPA25 to be performed annually to ensure the proper water supply is available at the system riser, detect changes in the water supply that may affect the sprinkler system’s performance, and confirm the drain valves are operational.

The water flow test is required by NFPA25 to be performed quarterly to ensure water flow detecting devices are operational, alarms are operational, and a signal is sent to and received by the central station (if connected).

The fire pump flow test is required by NFPA25 to be performed annually and measures the performance of the fire pump’s flow and pressure. The test is conducted by flowing water through hose streams connected to the test header. The test results are compared to the factory specifications and the test results from previous years. If there is a significant reduction in the pump’s performance, further examination is needed to make the necessary repairs.

The best way to ensure you are ready for a five-year sprinkler test in Brookyn as well as all of the other Fire Department regulations is to contact a reputable fire safety company such as Allstate Sprinklers before you do anything else!

Please contact us immediately so that the appropriate paperwork and contracts can be established and the FDNY’s new requirements can be satisfied.

Why Choose Allstate Sprinkler?

It’s a simple answer – we care like no other firm in NYC and have more experience than most. We prioritize YOUR needs and YOUR budget. Other fire sprinkler companies in NYC often cut corners, including:

Hiring day workers who are not insurable and have little or no experience.
Poor record-keeping.
Failing to respond to violations on time

We receive positive reviews from building managers because we respond to their needs. Read our reviews and compare them to others. Transparency and keeping you informed is one of our proudest accomplishments.

We are NYC’s leading fire sprinkler company for inspections, testing, repairs and installation:

Decades of experience and developing an outstanding reputation with the FDNY.
Awarded the New York Construction Legacy Award in 2016.
Bronx Business of the Year in 2012
All certification for all engineers and employees.
Consistent positive reviews from building managers.
Cutting-edge CAD technology to design your system.
All employees are full time, W-2 employees.

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Meet the Allstate Sprinkler Team

We have built a reputation on the sound principle of providing professional service and high-quality products to all our customers. Our commitment is to assist you with all of your commercial and residential fire protection needs.

Our family business has developed from a “mom and pop” company into a highly regarded fire protection contractor servicing the New York City Metropolitan area.

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About Brooklyn

Facts about Booklyn

ABOUT BROOKLYN

Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.

Population (approx.): 2,301,000
Geo coordinates: 40.6782°N, 73.9442°W
Postcodes: 11216, 11213, 11238, 11225, 11233, 11221, 11205, 11206, 11217, 11212

THINGS TO DO AND SEE AROUND TOWN

Brooklyn Children’s Museum is the first museum in the United States.
Capitoline Grounds (near Hancock Street and Nostrand Avenue) was a baseball park located in Brooklyn, New York from 1864 to 1880.
Fulton Park (near Fulton Street and Schenectady Avenue) is a park in New York named after Robert Fulton best known for launching the first commercially successful steamboat.
Jewish Children’s Museum (near Eastern Parkway Service Road and Kingston Avenue): The largest Jewish-themed children’s museum in the United States. It aims for children of all faiths and backgrounds to gain a positive perspective and awareness of the Jewish heritage, fostering tolerance and understanding.

OUR BROOKLYN LOCATION

Local transportation

NEARBY AIRPORTS

John F. Kennedy International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
LaGuardia Airport
Teterboro Airport
Linden Airport

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

Kingston–Throop Avenues (near Fulton Street and Throop Avenue): A local station on the IND Fulton Street Line of the New York City Subway. Located on Fulton Street between Kingston and Throop Avenues in Weeksville.
Kingston Avenue (near Eastern Parkway and Kingston Avenue): A local station on the IRT Eastern Parkway Line of the New York City Subway.
Franklin Avenue – Fulton Street (near Fulton Street and Franklin Avenue) is a station complex shared by the BMT Franklin Avenue Line and the IND Fulton Street Line of the New York City Subway.

LOCAL ROADS

With an intricate network of roadways, you can get across NYC to home or work,

Fulton Street
Nostrand Avenue
Kings Highway
Bay Parkway
Linden Boulevard
Coney Island Avenue
Jackie Robinson Parkway

NEARBY SUBURBS

Brownsville is 1 mile to the south-east.
Bushwick is 1 mile to the north-east.
Flatbush is 1 mile to the south-west.
Park Slope is 2 miles to the west.
Ridgewood is 2 miles to the north-east.
Williamsburg is 2 miles to the north.
Cypress Hills is 2 miles to the east.
Brooklyn Heights is 2 miles to the north-west
Yonkers is 20 miles to the north.
Queens is 8 miles to the east.
The Bronx is 25 miles to the north-east.
Staten Island is 11 miles to the south-west.
Manhattan is 10 miles to the north.

FDNY Fire Stations

FDNY STATIONS SERVING BROOKLYN

If you happen to have a spot of trouble, for example if your fire sprinklers went off because of a fire in a warehouse, you’ll be getting a visit from the FDNY. There are several stations around Brooklyn such as:

FDNY Engine 283/Division 15 which is on 885 Howard Avenue.
FDNY Engine 235/Battalion 57 which is on 206 Monroe Street.
FDNY Engine 214/Ladder 111 which is on 495 Hancock Street.
FDNY Engine 234/Ladder 123/Battalion 38 which is on 1352 Saint Johns Place.
FDNY Engine 217 which is on 940 Dekalb Avenue.
FDNY Engine 227 which is on 423 Ralph Avenue.
FDNY Engine 222 Battalion 37 which is on 32 Ralph Avenue.
FDNY Engine 249/Ladder 113 which is on 491 Rogers Avenue.
FDNY Ladder 102 which is on 850 Bedford Avenue.
FDNY Engine 230 which is on 701 Park Avenue.

Schools and parks

LOCAL COLLEGES

With a strong education system to serve the youth of New York, there are many schools in and around Brooklyn.

New York University Tandon School of Engineering which is on 6 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Nursing which is on 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn.
New York City College of Technology which is on 300 Jay Street, Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Law School which is on 250 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn.
St. Francis College which is on 180 Remsen Street #4305, Brooklyn.
SUNY Downstate Medical School which is on 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn.

PARKS

Parks are a great way to take the family out for some inexpensive fun.

Prospect Park.
Grand Army Plaza which is on Flatbush Avenue.
Maria Hernandez Park which is on Knickerbocker Ave &, Starr Street.
Fort Greene Park.
Brooklyn War Memorial which is on 195 Cadman Plaza West.
Sternberg Park which is on Lorimer Street &, Boerum Street.

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