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An automatic fire sprinkler system for fire protection purposes is an integrated system of underground and overhead piping designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards. The system includes a suitable water supply, such as a gravity tank, fire pump, reservoir or pressure tank or connection beginning at the supply side of an approved gate valve. This resevoir must be located where the pipe or piping system provides water used exclusively for fire protection and related appurtenances, as well as standpipes connected to automatic sprinkler systems.
The portion of the sprinkler system above ground is a network of specially sized or hydraulically designed piping installed in a building, structure or area, generally overhead, and to which sprinklers are connected in a systematic pattern. The system includes a controlling valve and a device for actuating an alarm when the system is in operation. The system is usually activated by heat from a fire and discharges water over the fire area.
For the installation of a fire suppression system the automatic fire sprinkler contractor obtains a permit from the Permit & Development Center (414-286-8211). Work can start when the permit is issued. The contractor calls for an inspection with one day advance notice.
In addition of new inspections, we make periodic sprinkler inspections and test inspections. NFPA 25 is the standard for the inspection, testing and maintenance of water - based fire protection systems.
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N. Broadway, 10th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-286-3361
SUPERVISOR: Chris Krowski (414) 286-8221 | [email protected]
SUPERVISOR: Andrew Bell (414) 286-8224 | [email protected]
District 880: Jason Brzek (414 286-3376 | [email protected]
District 881: Joseph Woodworth (414) 286-8205 | [email protected]
District 882: Shane Alexander (414) 286-2597 | [email protected]
District 885: DuWayne Hayes (414) 286-2598 | [email protected]
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