by | Aug 27, 2026 | Fire Protection
Drain your backflow preventer if the assembly allows it. If you can’t drain it, insulate and enclose it, and add UL-listed heat tape only where exposure demands it. Either way, get a certified tester to check the device after any hard freeze, before you turn the water...
by | Aug 26, 2026 | Fire Protection
A single sprinkler head replacement typically runs $150 to $400 all in, though the head itself costs $2 to $50. Small multi-head jobs land in the $400 to $1,200 range, and sampling-driven replacements on larger systems can push well past that once lab testing and...
by | Aug 26, 2026 | Fire Protection
For U.S. facilities, extinguisher placement comes down to two documents: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 and NFPA 10. Follow whichever is more stringent. Class A and Class D hazards get a maximum 75 ft travel distance. Class B runs 30 to 50 ft depending on the extinguisher’s...
by Reliable Fire Protection | Aug 24, 2026 | Fire Protection
Expect to pay $75 to $180 per device for a standard backflow test, with a wider national range of $30 to $300 depending on the assembly. A single irrigation preventer typically costs less, while commercial RPZ assemblies are among the more expensive types to test....
by Reliable Fire Protection | Aug 23, 2026 | Fire Protection
New construction sprinkler systems run $1.50 to $3.00 per sprinklered square foot, while retrofitting an existing building typically costs $2.00 to $7.00 or more per square foot. High-rise and hazardous occupancies push past that range quickly, driven by pumps,...
by Reliable Fire Protection | Aug 22, 2026 | Fire Protection
Yes, if your alarm system can automatically notify the Houston Fire Department, you need a permit under city ordinance. City Code Chapter 11, Sec. 11-12 makes it unlawful to operate such a system without one. Single-family homes are exempt, but monitored commercial,...
