What an NFPA 25 inspection covers
NFPA 25 is the standard your fire marshal and your insurance carrier both point to. It sets the schedule for inspecting, testing, and maintaining water based fire protection systems. Our technicians work through the full checklist for your system type and frequency, including:
- Control valves, gauges, and supervisory devices
- Main drain and waterflow alarm testing
- Sprinkler head condition, orientation, and obstructions
- Fire department connections, signage, and spare head cabinets
- Dry, preaction, and deluge valve trip testing on the required cycle
- Antifreeze loop testing and internal pipe assessments at the five year mark
Inspection frequencies, handled for you
Annual inspection
The core visit most properties need. Full visual inspection plus operational tests, with a written report suitable for your AHJ and insurer.
Quarterly checks
Required for many commercial systems. Fast, scheduled visits that verify alarms, valves, and gauges without disrupting your business.
Five year services
Internal pipe inspections, standpipe flow tests, and gauge replacement. The items that get missed until a fire marshal asks for them.
Reports you can actually use
Every inspection ends with a plain language report: what passed, what failed, and what it costs to fix. Deficiency quotes come from the same team that found the problem, so nothing gets lost between the inspection and the repair. When your municipality wants proof of compliance, your documentation is ready.
New Hampshire's State Fire Code and the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code both incorporate NFPA 25 for sprinkler system maintenance. If a fire marshal or insurance carrier has flagged your building, send us the letter and we will handle the rest.
Frequently asked questions
How often does my fire sprinkler system need to be inspected?
Most commercial systems need an annual inspection at minimum, and many also require quarterly visits. Dry systems, fire pumps, and standpipes carry additional test schedules, and every system has five year requirements such as internal pipe inspections. We track all of it for you and call before anything comes due.
How much does a fire sprinkler inspection cost in New Hampshire?
Cost depends on system size, type, and the number of risers. A single riser wet system in a small commercial building is usually a few hundred dollars. We quote a flat price up front, and the price on the quote is the price on the invoice.
What happens if my inspection finds deficiencies?
You get a written deficiency list with photos and a repair quote, usually within a day or two. Nothing is repaired without your approval. If the issue creates an immediate hazard, we tell you on the spot and help you notify your fire department if required.
Will you file the report with my fire marshal and insurance company?
Yes. We keep your inspection records on file and provide documentation to your authority having jurisdiction and your insurer whenever it is requested.
Do you inspect residential sprinkler systems?
Yes. We inspect NFPA 13R and 13D systems in apartment buildings, condos, and homes, along with full NFPA 13 commercial systems.