24-Hour Emergency Services: Chicago 847-816-0050 | Milwaukee 262-782-3311

Better building with BIM

December 16, 2011 - Fewer building conflicts, less downtime during construction and less paperwork are just a few of the reasons that project owners and their teams are hopping on the Building Information Modeling (BIM) bandwagon. BIM uses computer-assisted design to … » more

Contractor Score gives USAFP top marks for its finances

December 16, 2011 - Having a contractor or subcontractor go belly-up during construction is one of the biggest disruptions a project can face. To avoid that nightmare scenario, a growing number of project owners and general contractors are raising the bar on financial q… » more

Stay festive this season - without the fire hazards

December 16, 2011 - Twinkling lights, ornament-laden trees and roaring fireplaces are great for setting the holiday mood, but be careful while decking the halls. These holiday trappings can pose serious fire hazards if you choose unsafe ones or don't use them properly. … » more

Inspection, Testing & Maintenance

Our Inspection Department is staffed with well-trained servicepersons and inspectors that will inspect, test and maintain your fire sprinkler systems in conformance with State and Municipal requirements. United States Alliance Fire Protection recommends following NFPA25, the National Standard for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, as the basis to ensure proper performance of system components.

To schedule an appointment or request a quotation:

Greater Chicago, northern Illinois and northwest Indiana:
Contact: Greg Johnson: (847) 247.4755 x117

Greater Milwaukee, Greater Madison and Wisconsin:
Contact: Jim Scipior: (262) 782.3311

Typical Inspections Services Offered

  • Anti-freeze sprinkler
  • Backflow prevention testing
  • Corrosion evaluation
  • Deluge sprinkler
  • Dry pipe sprinkler
  • Extinguishing systems:
  • Fire pump testing
  • Foam water spray
  • Foam water sprinkler
  • Low and High expansion Foam
  • Pre-action sprinkler
  • Private fire service main testing
  • Standpipe system testing
  • Water mist systems
  • Water spray systems
  • Water storage tank inspection
  • Wet pipe sprinkler

Other Services Available Upon Request

  • Building and fire alarm testing
  • Cooking hood system inspections
  • Fire extinguisher inspection and testing

Owner Responsibilities

  • Evaluate your fire protection water supply for corrosive potential
  • For gravity and suction tanks: maintain water temperature above 40F (4C)
  • Keep access doors, hydrants and fire department ("siamese") connections free of snow and ice accumulation.
  • Keep all fire protection control equipment clear and accessible
  • Maintain a temperature above 40 F (4C) in areas with wet pipe sprinkler systems
  • Maintain a temperature above 40 F (4C) in valve rooms and electric fire pump enclosures
  • Maintain a temperature above 70 F (21C) in diesel fire pump rooms
  • Maintain dry system low point drains before freezing weather arrives
  • Visually inspect fire sprinkler systems and components regularly

 

Please contact us today about all our fire protection services.

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What People Are Saying

"I found their work ethic, reliability, and integrity above question. I would highly recommend them for whatever work you need performed."
- John M. Bzdusek Sr., Lake Zurich Fire Prevention Bureau
United States Fire Protection, Sprinklers - Automatic - Fire, Lake Forest, IL