FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FAQs
Typically, you must be able to see the fire extinguisher from all viewable angles. Otherwise, a sign may be required. For further clarification, it is best to contact a Koorsen associate or your local AHJ.
It depends on your business classification and hazard type. Typically, you will find 10-pound ABC fire extinguishers in standard office buildings and class K fire extinguishers in commercial kitchens.
Fire extinguishers should be checked monthly by the business owner or designated employee and inspected annually by a certified Koorsen fire extinguisher tech.
While a site survey is needed to determine the exact number, one fire extinguisher is typically required for every 3,000 sq. ft. or 75 feet of travel distance.
FIRE SPRINKLER FAQS
Due to the fact that there are many manufacturers and specifications for sprinkler heads, spare sprinkler heads are required to be available onsite in case one breaks or needs to be quickly replaced.
The backflow is usually inspected and tested annually along with the rest of the fire sprinkler system. Testing the backflow is required according to your local AHJ and NFPA code.
Unlike what you’ve seen in the movies, only the sprinkler head above the heat of the fire will go off. The sprinkler heads contain glass bulbs that break from the fire’s heat and activate the corresponding sprinkler head.
Every five years, there must be a visual inspection of the inside of the fire sprinkler pipes to check for buildup, corrosion, and anything that may block the pipe and prevent the sprinkler system from working.
It depends on your insurance company and local AHJs requirements. At a minimum, fire sprinklers need to be inspected annually. In some instances, they may need to be inspected quarterly or semi-annually.
FIRE SUPPRESSION FAQS
The clean agent is discharged as a gas. The gas is electrically non-conductive and is designed to interrupt the combustion process to extinguish the fire but not damage the sensitive equipment.
A clean agent is inert gases and chemical agents designed to protect data and valuable assets. Once discharged, it does not leave a mess to clean up and will preserve electronics while still extinguishing a fire.
The clean agent is designed to reach a required concentration level in a protected space to suppress a fire. While the concentration level is not harmful to humans, leaving the area before the agent is released is recommended.
Per NFPA 2004, The Standard for Clean Agent Extinguishing System, they are required to be inspected twice a year or semi-annually by a certified clean agent technician.
GENERAL FIRE PRODUCTS FAQS
Typically, you must be able to see the fire extinguisher from all viewable angles. Otherwise, a sign may be required. For further clarification, it is best to contact a Koorsen associate or your local AHJ.
It depends on your business classification and hazard type. Typically, you will find 10-pound ABC fire extinguishers in standard office buildings and class K fire extinguishers in commercial kitchens.
Fire extinguishers should be checked monthly by the business owner or designated employee and inspected annually by a certified Koorsen fire extinguisher tech.
While a site survey is needed to determine the exact number, one fire extinguisher is typically required for every 3,000 sq. ft. or 75 feet of travel distance.
KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION FAQS
When someone activates the system, it shuts off the fuel source and dispenses a foam from the suppression nozzles, forming a “soapy blanket” and smothers the fire under the kitchen hood.
No. The kitchen hood suppression system is calibrated to protect the current equipment under the kitchen hood. However, if you want to move equipment, it is highly recommended to contact Koorsen first to ensure proper coverage.
It is a fire testing standard administered by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL). All kitchen fire suppression systems and components must be UL 300 approved.
Per NFPA 17 and manufacturer requirements, the kitchen hood suppression system must be inspected every 6-months.
EMERGENCY / EXIT LIGHTING FAQS
While you can perform the monthly quick, for the annual inspection, we recommend using an experienced Koorsen technician who can properly test, diagnose, and repair your lights to ensure proper functionality.
Yes. We will inspect them, perform annual 90-minute battery load tests, and place labels on them so the AHJ can see that they have had their required inspections conducted on them. Contact us today to schedule an inspection.
Lights should be tested monthly by the owner or designated employee. They must have a 90-minute battery load test performed annually by a certified technician.
Fire Alarm FAQs
There is probably an issue on the panel. Contact Koorsen, and a fire alarm technician will diagnose and fix the problem leaving you with a working fire alarm that isn’t beeping.
Typically, yes, depending upon occupancy, AHJ, and your insurance company requirements. Very rarely is there a situation when a fire alarm doesn’t require monitoring by a central station.
This is determined by your local AHJ, but it is recommended for proper notification within your building if a fire occurs. A fire sprinkler system is designed to save the property, while a fire alarm is designed to save lives.
Per the NFPA, your fire alarm needs to be inspected by a certified technician once per year. However, some insurance companies require inspections twice a year.