Standpipes Demystified by the Experts at Fire Protection Group, Inc.
Various building codes require standpipes for fire safety; the supremely experienced team at FPG, Inc. can ensure they are properly installed and maintained
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Building Code, International Fire Code, and NFPA 101-Life Safety Code, require standpipe systems based on the use of the building or the height above or below fire department access. Yet, many building managers and property owners are only vaguely aware of what standpipes are used for, or how they should be installed. Fortunately, those who own and/or manage office buildings, residential structures, retail outlets and other properties in Southern California can trust acclaimed fire safety professional George Saadian and his team at Fire Protection Group, Inc. to clearly explain just when standpipes and various other fire safety measures are needed, and why.
Standpipe systems are a series of pipes that connect a water supply to hose connections that are designed to provide a pre-piped water system for building occupants or the fire department. There are three classes of standpipe system:
- Class 1 – These standpipe systems provide a 2.5 inch hose connection for use by trained personnel or by the fire department during initial response. The class has no hose attached, so the fire professional utilizing it will often carry hose packs to the floor level, where they will connect their equipment to the standpipe system.
That's why it's important that the Class 1 connections must fit the hose thread utilized by the fire department. Thanks to the strong Los Angeles Fire Department ties of FPG, Inc. staff members like retired LAFD Chief Al Hernandez and former Captain Bob Holloway, FPG, Inc. can ensure that Class 1 standpipes are always compliant with fire department needs. - Class 2 – A Class II standpipe system provides 1.5 inch hose stations to supply water for use primarily by trained personnel or by the fire department during initial response. In most cases, these are found in cabinets with 100 feet of hose.
- Class 3 – Class III standpipe systems provide 1.5 inch hose stations that supply water for use by trained personnel and a 2.5 inch hose connection to supply a larger volume of water for use by fire departments and other specialists who are trained to handle heavy fire streams.
Property owners who choose to have their structure protected by the team at FPG, Inc. can rest easy knowing their standpipe installation and various other fire safety needs are being met by the most experienced, expert contractors. In fact, their team is widely regarded as the premier option for those in need of NFPA25 testing, so you can always be certain that your standpipes, fire alarm systems, fire pumps, extinguishers, and other products meet the strict fire safety guidelines in Los Angeles.
The FPG, Inc. team can also perform effective fire watch, inspection, and consultations as necessary, so no matter what your fire safety needs may be, don't hesitate to get in touch with FPG, Inc. For further information about the life-and-property saving work at Fire Protection Group, Inc., please call 888-251-3488 or visit www.firesprinkler.com.
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SOURCE Fire Protection Group, Inc.
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