Fire Suppression system testing

Protecting Lives, Equipment, and Data

A fire suppression system is your critical safeguard against equipment fires, grease fires, and electrical hazards — but it only works if it’s properly tested.Whether you operate a restaurant, factory, or data center, NFPA compliance testing is mandatory to ensure your system activates correctly in an emergency.

At Fire Protection Technologies, we specialize in suppression system inspection, testing, and re-certification throughout Vermont and New England.

🔥 1. Types of Suppression Systems We Test

Different systems protect different hazards — and each has unique inspection requirements:

System Type	Application	NFPA Standard
Wet Chemical	Kitchen hoods & cooking areas	NFPA 17A
Clean Agent (FM-200, Novec 1230)	Server rooms, data centers, control rooms	NFPA 2001
CO₂ Systems	Industrial machinery, paint booths	NFPA 12
Dry Chemical	Industrial & vehicle protection	NFPA 17

Each requires at least semiannual testing by a certified technician.

🧪 2. What Happens During a Suppression System Test

Our certified technicians perform a comprehensive inspection that includes:

• Control panel diagnostics and indicator verification

• Cylinder weight and pressure measurement

• Detection circuit and manual pull test

• Nozzle alignment and discharge piping inspection

• Enclosure integrity assessment (for clean agent systems)

All results are recorded, tagged, and certified for NFPA and insurance compliance.

⚙️ 3. Why Regular Testing Matters

• Ensures performance: Verifies that your system will discharge properly

• Prevents failure: Detects leaks, corrosion, or blockages early

• Meets insurance requirements: Avoid claim denials for untested systems

• Satisfies fire marshal codes: Vermont fire officials require current inspection tags

🧯 4. Frequency of Testing

• Semiannual testing: All kitchen hood and suppression systems

• Annual review: Agent concentration and functionality test

• 5–6 year maintenance: System teardown and component replacement

We follow the exact inspection intervals required under NFPA 17A and NFPA 2001.

🧰 5. Documentation & Certification

After each inspection, we provide:

• A signed certification tag

• Detailed inspection report for your records

• Recommendations for upgrades or maintenance

You’ll have proof of compliance ready for your insurance provider or Fire Marshal.

✅ Keep Your System Ready to Protect

Don’t risk a system failure when it matters most.Whether you have a single kitchen hood or a full clean agent system, we’ll ensure it’s safe, compliant, and ready to respond instantly.