What’s included
The full scope, one contractor.
Underground mains
Private fire service mains from the connection at the street to the riser.
Private hydrants
Hydrants installed, flow tested and maintained across your site.
Fire department connections
FDCs that let the fire department boost your system with their own pumps.
Flushing & hydro testing
New underground is flushed and hydrostatically tested before it ties into the system.
Standards & intervals
Testing the supply side.
Common tests for underground mains, hydrants and connections.
| Activity | Interval | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| New underground | Flush, then hydrostatic test at 200 psi for 2 hours | NFPA 24 |
| Private hydrants | Annual flow test & inspection | NFPA 25 |
| Underground & exposed piping | Flow test every 5 years | NFPA 25 |
| Fire department connection | Quarterly inspection | NFPA 25 |
Questions
Straight answers.
Do private hydrants need testing?
Yes. NFPA 25 calls for annual flow testing and inspection of private hydrants.
Can a new main be run to our building?
Yes. The private fire service main is installed and the connection coordinated with your utility and general contractor.
Free facility assessment
Find out where you actually stand.
A specialist reviews your systems against current fire code and tells you what passes, what does not, and what it takes to fix it. No obligation.
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Station 01 · Safe Life Fire Protection
Zone 24 · flow confirmed · system verified