Services
Building and Fire Code
Consulting
K&S Sprinkler Company
offers fire code services focused on meeting overall protection
requirements, while ensuring project cost control. We have gain the
respect of code officials and AHJs by offering a balance of
technical knowledge and real world “common sense” in the application of
the codes and standards. We are experienced in both new and renovation
projects for a wide variety of occupancies and clientele ranging from
residential developments to Industrial fire protection improvements and
site specific code negation and development.
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Project Design Review for
Code Compliance
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Code Equivalency Negotiation
and Development
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Performance-Based Code
Application In conjunction with Professional Engineers
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On Site Fire Protection
System Surveys and Audits
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Fire Sprinkler Plan Reviews
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Third Party Design Plan
Review
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Hazardous Material
Evaluation
Facility Assessment / Due
Diligence
K&S Sprinkler
Company is experienced in the assessment and evaluation of fire protection systems in support of
broader due diligence engineering evaluations, building fire protection
system condition assessments and capital planning studies. Our role in
evaluating these systems is to give our clients a clear picture of
existing system conditions, expectation of the existing system
performance, expected maintenance and operational costs, and projected
repair or replacement requirements. Our services support both the
acquisition and disposition of a wide range of facility and occupancy
types.
Project Management &
Construction Administration
In support of
comprehensive construction management we apply our knowledge of fire
protection and life safety systems design and installation to ensure a
safe, cost effective design and construction process. We are experienced
in supporting a variety of project delivery methods, including:
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Design-Build and
Design-Bid-Build.
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Third Party Acceptance
Testing and Inspections
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Fire Protection Systems
Commissioning
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Construction Inspections
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Performance Test Development
Expert Witness
Services
Another area we can apply
our technical competence is to provide a thorough, technically superior
evaluation of existing fire protection systems their compliance with code
at the time of installation and
representation for our clients and their legal counsel.
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Code Compliance Analysis
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Cause and Origin of system
failure
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Legal Preparation Against Opposing Experts
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Deposition and Expert
Testimony
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Hydraulic
Evaluation
Fire Protection System
Design
Our
team of Engineers and NICET certified Level III & IV fire protection
engineering designers offer design services, for both new construction and
retrofit projects, in a wide range of facility types and systems
including: Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Fire Pump Systems; Stand Pipe
Systems; Special Hazard Suppression Systems (water mist, clean agent,
foam) and Fire Protection Water Supply Systems. At K&S Sprinkler
Company our in-depth knowledge of the building and fire codes in
conjunction with a strong background in system installation results in
fire protection systems that are designed in a more cost effective manner,
while meeting all requirements for that specific industry and client.
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Negotiation With The Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ)
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Specification Development
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Design Criteria Development
In conjunction with Professional Engineers
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Fire Protection Master
Planning
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Performance-Based Design
Approach In conjunction with Professional Engineers
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Detailed and Performance
Designs In conjunction with Professional
Engineers
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Third-Party Design Reviews
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Cost Estimating
Fire Protection System
Fabrication & Installation
K&S Sprinkler
Company’s fabrication shop is fully equipped with some of the latest pipe
fabrication cutting, threading and welding machinery, Projects can be fabricated and delivered to
project sites quickly and efficiently. K&S Sprinkler Company has
a fleet of flatbed trucks to deliver fabricated projects to sites for
installation without the added expense of using third party
carriers. Our system installation personnel who all continue to
learn and attend regular training and refresher courses are experienced in
the installation of all types of fire protection systems including: Wet,
Dry, Deluge and Pre-Action Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Fire Pump Systems;
Stand Pipe Systems; Special Hazard Suppression Systems (water mist, clean
agent, foam) and Fire Protection Water Supply Systems
Systems Testing / Evaluation
The team of fire
protection engineering technicians has extensive experience in performing
fire protection system audits and evaluations. Whether, conducting
acceptance testing on new systems or, documenting and analyzing existing
fire protection systems you can be assured that your systems have been
evaluated by some of the most experienced professionals in the industry.
Our services include:
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Evaluations of Existing
Systems
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Hydraulic System Evaluation
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Fire Suppression Systems
Evaluation and Testing
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Third Party Acceptance
Testing
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Water Flow Testing and
Analysis
Jurisdictional Support and
Advocacy
K&S Sprinkler Company is
always ready to provide direct and professional level support in
advocating for you with and AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction).
Some of our clients have experienced issues with local jurisdictions that
can result in expensive fire watch requirements and other interruptive
situations, even in closure. Our professional consultants will work
directly for you to ensure that jurisdictional issues are managed on a
timely and cost effective basis. Our customers have confidence in
our ability to solve many problems on the phone. These calls and
resolutions cost you nothing.
Comprehensive Testing and Inspection
Services
K&S Sprinkler Company understand the importance of
accurate, timely, and cost-effective inspection of water based fire
sprinkler systems – especially for companies with multiple locations.
K&S Sprinkler Company streamlines the management process
for clients with numerous locations by creating a schedule of regular
maintenance services for each site. Your facility managers
will have peace of mind knowing that our technicians are experts in the
code-enforcement policies of each municipality that they service.
K&S Sprinkler Company’s NICET certified inspectors
are able to perform many types of fire protection system inspections for
our clients:
Wet Pipe
Sprinkler Systems:
Every
inspection of wet sprinkler systems is performed per the requirements of
NFPA-25 (Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire
Protection Systems) Each inspection begins with a
visual evaluation of all accessible fire sprinkler components, including
sprinkler heads, piping, valves, and notification devices. Control valves
are exercised to verify their operation and to correct tamper switch
supervisory signals. A main drain test is conducted to substantiate
residual and return static water pressure of the system. Lastly, an
inspector’s test water flow is performed to confirm proper function of the
water flow switch. Alarm signals are verified upon completion of the
test.
Dry Pipe
Sprinkler Systems:
K&S Sprinkler
Company performs a partial-trip test annually and a
full-trip test every three years per NFPA-25. Generally, our inspectors
trip test each dry pipe valve, flush the main drain, perform an
internal inspection of each dry pipe valve, clean and inspect the dry
valve clapper and gaskets and check the air and water supply pressures.
All low-points are drained and pipes are visually inspected. Alarm signals
are verified upon completion of the test.
Fire
Pumps:
Inspectors of fire pumps look for a clean pump room, free
from flammable materials and debris. We check to ensure that
equipment appears to be in working order. A churn and full flow test
is performed to ensure proper operation, at 100% and 150% of pump rating.
Lastly, the pump is shut down, valves are drained, and batteries are
tested.
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