Reasons to Employ Fireline Contractors

Fireline contractors perform essential jobs that protect the general public. This type of work involves installing, repairing, and maintaining water pipes that are connected to indoor water sprinkler systems and exterior fire hydrants. Fireline contractors are responsible for regularly maintaining pipeline systems to ensure they have adequate pressure and are free of defects that could cause them to fail or result in flooding due to cracked or broken pipes. In order to obtain a license in this field of construction, contractors have to obtain a high level of training. Many states require contractors to work as an apprentice under the tutelage of a licensed contractor. Others require contractors to obtain certification prior to working at project sites. The installation process for fireline is complex and involves several steps. Once blueprints are approved, contractors survey the land; obtain subsurface utility engineering reports; prepare the land for trenching; dig trenches; lay pipes and connect sections to create the system; test pipes for leaks and water pressure; and restore the land once the system is in good working order. To push water through fireline requires a high level of pressure. In order to boost pressure, contractors connect either a cut-in or hot tap connection. Cut-in connections require temporarily shutting down domestic water mains when firefighters tap into the system. When hot taps are used domestic pipes are unaffected. Fireline systems are comprised of pipes, fittings, and connectors to make certain adequate water pressure is supplied when used with indoor sprinkler systems or fire hydrants. Each system component has to be properly installed to ensure the pressure remains consistent. One of the more essential components of fireline is fire department connections (FDC). These connections provide firefighters with a way to attach hoses to hydrants and exterior connections used to deliver water to indoor fire suppression systems.
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Fire hydrants and water mains are the primary method for fighting fires in residential communities. More advanced systems are used in commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. These systems are comprised of water pipes, fire hydrants, fire department connectors, and interior fire suppression systems. The vast majority of fireline pipes are constructed from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or metal ductile iron (DIP). All system components have to be manufactured in accordance with guidelines of either Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM). Fireline pipes that are used for municipal projects have to undergo extra tests to make certain materials are in compliance with local mechanical and plumbing guidelines. In most municipalities, the fire department regulates guidelines pertaining to fireline construction and materials. Due to the nature of this realm of work it is vital to work with reputable fireline contractors possessing a solid history of construction safety. When possible, utilize services of contractors that have a design engineer and a team of contractors experienced with installing fireline suppression systems and underground fireline.

WATER * SEWER * FIRE LINE * STORM DRAIN * SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING 1639 E. Miraloma Avenue * Placentia, CA 92870 * P (714) 986-1400 * F *714) 986-1416 www.KanaPipeline.com LIC 461487A