Fire Sprinkler Services in the Houston Area
For almost two decades, Kauffman Co. Fire & Life Safety has been proud to be a one-stop shop for all of the fire sprinkler needs of the Houston, TX, area.
When it comes to fire safety, every second counts, which is why having not only a working fire sprinkler system, but one correctly designed for your building, is critical.
Contact Kauffman Co. today, and let us help you make sure your fire sprinkler system keeps you, your employees, and your building safe.
Fire Sprinkler Installation
We’re proud to offer comprehensive fire protection. We install fire sprinkler systems for businesses, residential properties, and specialized facilities, including:
- Data centers
- Restaurants
- Hospitals
Our tailored systems are custom-designed based on the specific fire safety needs of the property. Each job’s quality is ensured with all installations being thoroughly tested to ensure proper functionality from the start.
Our experienced fire professionals have years of expertise in designing and installing fire sprinkler systems. They also offer 24/7 protection to make sure the system provides continuous fire protection
Fire Sprinkler System Design
Our custom-designed fire sprinkler systems are created to meet your building’s unique requirements and the local fire marshal codes. Kauffman Co. works closely with our clients to understand their needs and design systems that maximize their protection.
Our designs are also made for a variety of applications, including commercial buildings, residential properties, and specialized environments like industrial or high-risk areas.
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Fire Sprinkler Repair
We offer comprehensive repair services for all aspects of fire sprinkler systems, including broken sprinkler heads, damaged pipes, or faulty components. Our prompt service and efficient repairs minimize downtime and ensure systems are operational.
With 24/7 emergency repairs available, even after regular business hours, we’re here to restore your fire sprinkler system to functionality.
Fire Sprinkler Replacement
Kauffman Co. can upgrade or replace your outdated or damaged fire sprinkler systems. If a fire sprinkler system is no longer reliable, we offer complete system replacements with modern, fully functional systems. A new system ensures you meet all fire safety regulations and codes.
Fire Sprinkler Inspection & Testing
We offer annual inspections to ensure your fire sprinkler system is functioning correctly and in compliance with all safety standards. We check all components, including valves, pipes, hangers, and assemblies, to ensure optimal operation during an emergency.
We also offer backflow prevention testing to ensure that the fire sprinkler system doesn’t disrupt the clean water supply or pose a contamination risk. Our compliance checks confirm that systems meet local fire marshal codes and regulations.
Fire Pump Services
We’re proud to be a one-stop shop for fire pump services. We can install fire pumps to ensure the water pressure is adequate for fire suppression systems in larger or complex buildings.
We can also inspect your fire pump to maintain your pump’s performance and ensure the water pressure remains consistent. We offer preventative maintenance with regular checks to prevent fire pump failure in case of an emergency.
24-Hour Emergency Fire Sprinkler Service
We offer emergency repairs and have monitoring available 24/7 for urgent sprinkler repairs or issues that need immediate attention.
Our around-the-clock support keeps businesses and homes protected even outside regular business hours. In the case of an emergency, we offer fast response with quick service to prevent further damage and restore your fire protection systems quickly.
Fire Sprinkler Monitoring
Kauffman Co. is proud to offer continuous system monitoring. We provide ongoing surveillance of sprinkler system performance to detect potential issues before they become emergencies. Our alert system monitoring services can notify property owners immediately if any system malfunctions are detected.
Ready to enhance your fire safety with a custom fire sprinkler system? Contact Kauffman Co. in Houston, Texas, today for complete, expert fire sprinkler services.
Fire Sprinkler System FAQs
What causes a fire sprinkler to go off?
Fire sprinklers go off in response to heat, usually somewhere over 150 degrees, and in most cases are triggered individually so that only the single sprinkler that reaches those temperatures goes off instead of all of them, so you don’t soak an entire floor full of valuables for a small fire.
Can smoke set off a fire sprinkler?
No, smoke won’t set off any standard fire sprinkler. A smoke detector is intended to give a warning so you can react to a fire, hopefully while it’s still small. Sprinklers are meant to douse flames, accepting water damage in exchange for safety and possibly limiting property loss; to that end, they only go off if the temperature suggests fire.
How do fire sprinklers work?
Different sprinklers work on different triggers. Some contain small bulbs containing a liquid that reacts to high temperatures; these are often color-coded so you can know how hot the temperature will need to be to trigger a particular sprinkler.
Fewer sprinklers essentially use heat-sensitive metal links, not unlike fuses in a fuse box, to trigger. Both mechanisms will only go off in response to high heat indicative of a fire.
How do I know what kind of fire sprinklers I need?
In many cases, your fire sprinkler options will be guided by laws governing your particular building, industry, or specific application.
For example, commercial kitchens use a specific type of hood-based targeted suppression system for cooking areas, intended to rapidly and completely stop kitchen fires without constantly being triggered by the normal presence of heat and flame.
If your sprinkler needs are guided by specific guidelines such as in these cases, we can help you meet your obligations thoroughly without mistakes. In other cases, you can work with our team to figure out what makes the most sense to keep your property and occupants safe while meeting more general-purpose regulations, keeping practicality, safety, and budget in mind.
What sort of schedule should I have for sprinkler inspections?
Different types of sprinkler systems require different schedules for testing and inspections. Some systems have components that will require more frequent testing and inspection, such as systems in which mechanical devices need quarterly inspection, pressure switches that require semiannual checks, and complete system checks that should be performed annually.
If you’re not sure, we can help you determine the best schedule for testing each aspect of your system, both for liability and compliance purposes and for general safety.
Is there any fire sprinkler maintenance I should be performing?
In many cases, yes. Most systems have aspects of maintenance, testing, and inspection that you should be performing on a monthly or even weekly basis to ensure proper function in an emergency. It may seem like unnecessary excess caution in some cases, but a single failure of your sprinkler system can spell the end of your entire property.
To learn what sort of maintenance makes sense for your system, look at manufacturer guidelines and speak with your inspector about steps to take.
What types of buildings require fire sprinklers?
While local laws about who has to have fire sprinklers can get surprisingly complicated, most commercial buildings in any area will require fire sprinklers in some amount, especially any new construction or older building being remodeled.
You’ll need to look closely at how local laws apply to your building — or work with an experienced team to make that determination for you.
How do you test a fire sprinkler system?
Since you can’t just soak your office space on a whim to test your sprinklers, professional inspections are incredibly important. While your fire sprinkler system can’t be test-fired in any real way, a thorough check of every key component can help determine how your system is likely to perform in the event of a fire, identify any problems that need to be resolved, and suggest improvements.
