Fire Protection Services

TP Mechanical is the one full-service mechanical contractor to handle all your fire protection requirements – from new builds to service to preventative maintenance.

Our comprehensive fire service and inspection capabilities ensure your systems are National Fire Protection Association code-compliant and ready to respond effectively to any fire emergency.

A Potter Electric Certified Contractor

24-hour Emergency Service: 800-829-1989

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Free Fire Protection Assessment

Sign up for your free Fire Protection Assessment now to make sure your system is compliant and ready to respond effectively in an emergency.

TP Mechanical’s Full Line of Fire Protection Services and Inspections

With TP Mechanical, you can communicate directly to a single resource for plumbing, HVAC, sheet metal and air distribution, and all your fire protection needs:

Wet sprinkler system inspection

Main drain flow test
Flow test system inspector’s test valve
Test supervisory alarm switches (tamper and flow switches)
Check all indicating type valves for proper operation
Visual inspection of all sprinkler equipment
NFPA-compliant report of inspection

Dry sprinkler system inspection

Main drain flow test
Flow test system inspector’s test valve
Test supervisory alarm switches (tamper and pressure switches)
Check all indicating type valves for proper operation
Trip test dry valves (full trip test every 3 years, choke trip others)
Drain all low points on system
Visual inspection of all sprinkler equipment
NFPA-compliant report of inspection

Preaction sprinkler system inspection

Main drain flow test
Flow test system inspector’s test valve
Test supervisory alarm switches (tamper and pressure switches)
Check all indicating type valves for proper operation
Trip test dry valves (full trip test every 3 years, choke trip others)
Drain all low points on system
Visual inspection of all sprinkler equipment
Test all detection, alarms, and LEDs through control panel functions
Test battery backup
Check audio-visual devices
NFPA-compliant report of inspection

Alarm system monitoring

Able to provide 24-hour, continuous monitoring of alarm system through Central Station

Backflow testing

Annual testing and inspection of not only fire protection backflows, but also domestic backflow preventers
NFPA-compliant report of inspection faxed to AHJ and copy given to customer

Internal and pipe obstruction inspection and testing

Five-year internal and obstruction sprinkler pipe inspections
NFPA-compliant report of inspection faxed to AHJ and copy given to customer

Annual hydrant inspection

Full flow test of private fire hydrant
Draining of hydrants before fall season
NFPA-compliant report of inspection

Alarm system monitoring

Able to provide 24-hour, continuous monitoring of alarm system through Central Station

Annual fire pump testing

Testing of fire pump using manufacturer’s representative
NFPA-compliant report of testing

FE-13/FM0200/specialty system testing

Check and verify agent level and pressure
Test all control panel functions and LEDs
Test all smoke detectors
Test all manual pulls
Test battery backup
Check audio-visual devices
Report of inspection given to customers

Fire alarm system and sprinkler monitoring system testing

Test all control panel functions and LEDs
Test all smoke, heat, CO2 and duct smoke detection devices
Test all manual pull stations
Test all magnetic door holds, fire doors and associated relays
Test all water-flow and tamper switches
Test battery backup
Verify signals to central station monitoring via automatic dialer
NFPA-compliant report of inspection

24-hour emergency service

Certified specialist in fire protection, fire alarm and life safety

Design/build and design/assist capabilities

Our experienced engineering team puts design/build, design/assist and other pre-construction design technology to work for you. We have Level 3 and Level 4 CAD-certified designers who deliver innovative solutions and produce more efficient, cost-effective and long-lasting building systems. Other design/build advantages include: