Buffalo, Rochester & Syracuse Private Fire Service Mains

A private service main, describes the way the fire protection system is connected from the local water supply, through the private service main into the risers of your fire protection system. This underground work should be performed by actively State licensed fire sprinkler companies, contractors and/or fire safety engineers in Buffalo, Rochester & Syracuse.

Hydrostatic tests may be required to ensure your fire sprinkler system has the proper pressure ratings.

Buffalo, Rochester & Syracuse Private Fire Service Mains

Buffalo, Rochester & Syracuse Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

The NFPA 24, states “1.1 Scope. 1.1.1 This standard shall cover the minimum requirements for the installation of private fire service mains and their appurtenances supplying the following: (1) Automatic sprinkler systems (2) Open sprinkler systems (3) Water spray fixed systems (4) Foam systems (5) Private hydrants (6) Monitor nozzles or standpipe systems with reference to water supplies (7) Hose houses 1.1.2 This standard shall apply to combined service mains used to carry water for fire service and other uses. 1.1.3 This standard shall not apply to the following situations: (1) Mains under the control of a water utility (2) Mains providing fire protection and/or domestic water that are privately owned but are operated as a water utility 1.1.4 This standard shall not apply to underground mains serving sprinkler systems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13R that are under 4 in. (102 mm) in size. 1.1.5 This standard shall not apply to underground mains serving sprinkler systems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D.”

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