Facilities equipped with fire suppression systems usually have a specific hazard or items that fire sprinkler water would damage. In addition to a monthly owner’s inspection, these systems require semiannual and annual inspections by a fire protection system professional. The number of system detectors typically determines the cost of a fire suppression inspection.
The Cost of a Fire Suppression Inspection
The cost of a fire suppression inspection of a system equipped with less than 30 detectors is between $800-$1,000 annually. When two fire protection technicians examine this size of a system it takes about a half of a day. An annual inspection of a larger system that has over 30 detectors pricing is between $1,800-$2,000. On average, this is a full day of work for two technicians. Since fewer items require inspection and a semiannual takes less time, it only costs between $500-$800.
What Does an Inspection Cover?
During semiannual and annual inspections, technicians review several items. Some of the items included in a fire suppression system inspection include reviewing cylinder pressure, hazard, operation condition, hoses, and containers, etc. If the inspector finds any deficiencies, they log them and include them in their report. The fire protection company should also provide the facility with pricing on how much it costs to repair any deficiencies found during the inspection.
Knowing the number of detectors a system is equipped with provides a rough estimate of the price of a fire suppression inspection. Since fire protection technicians only perform these inspections twice a year, facility managers must perform the owner’s inspection monthly. This helps to identify potential issues between professional inspections.
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