Fire Protection Engineering Services
Fire Protection Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
ITM or Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of fire protection systems, ensures that systems and equipment are reliable, operational, and compliant with the current codes and regulations.
Inspection involves visually inspecting various fire safety systems, such as fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and emergency lighting to identify any signs of damage, malfunction, or potential hazards.
Testing involves putting the fire protection systems and equipment through operational tests to ensure that they function as intended during an emergency situation. This may include testing the fire alarm system, testing sprinkler systems, and conducting flow tests on fire hydrants.
Maintenance refers to the ongoing tasks necessary to keep the fire protection systems and equipment in optimal working condition. This includes regular cleaning, lubrication, calibration, and repair or replacement of any faulty components.
Please note that the specific inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements will vary depending on the type of fire protection system and equipment used, as well as the applicable local regulations and industry standards.
Program Development and Oversight
At Encompassed Engineering, LLC, we handle the program development and oversight of fire protection inspection, testing, and maintenance.
We have extensive experience in the development of testing plans, overseeing inspections, and advising on the maintenance and repair of fire protection systems.
We work closely with ITM teams as a neutral third party, overseeing testing, inspections, and maintenance.
Fire Protection System Commissioning and Acceptance
While commissioning and acceptance terms are often used interchangeably, they are two distinct tests.
Acceptance testing looks at an individual component and tests its functionality to ensure it works and meets all code requirements. Acceptance testing evaluates the entirety of fire protection systems and how they function as a whole.
Fire Protection System Commissioning is a systematic process aimed at verifying and documenting that fire protection systems within a building function as intended according to the design criteria and operational requirements. It involves a series of tests, inspections, and documentation to ensure that the systems are installed correctly, perform effectively, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards.
The purpose of fire protection system commissioning is to provide the building owner/operator with a high level of assurance that the fire protection systems have been installed properly and will operate effectively in the event of a fire.