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July 22, 2009
Fire Suppression Test for Coop?
Our 5-unit, self-managed coop has been issued a notice from NYFD that the Fire Suppression system test is due. The last time this was done in 2004 there was a management company in place, but they never turned over all the documentation, etc.
Anyway, looking to find a Master Fire Suppression Contractor, as cited in this notice to conduct the necessary tests. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Speak with your plumber. He might be qualified or otherwise be able to provide a reference.
Posted by: vinca at July 22, 2009 11:09 AM
We are a similar building and were just in a similar situation. We had a very good exeperience with a company called Danielle Louise, who specialize in sprinklers. I've pasted their details below. We had gotten some exorbitant quotes and very unclear info from a couple plumbers, and this company was the first one who seemed to really know the code requirements and exactly what we needed to do. Got things sorted out for us for a reasonable price.
Frank Smith
Owner
Danielle Louise Inc.
A Full Service Fire Sprinkler Company
2606 Gerritsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
P: 718-332-1858
C: 646-773-9434
F: 718-332-6201
FSmi505@aol.com
http://www.daniellelouiseinc.vpweb.com
Posted by: Brownstonerlogin at July 22, 2009 11:17 AM
Thanks BrownstonerLogin! Frank has followed up very quickly...here's keeping my fingers crossed for a positive outcome.
Posted by: susantwist at July 22, 2009 1:42 PM
We had this happen with our co-op. Can't recommend the guys we used but there are plenty of ways to find licensed firms. In addition to the above you could also try the Construction Blue Book under Fire Sprinklers and there's a list of Master Fire Suppression contractors (not a complete one, though) on the Fire Departments website under Range Hood Fire Suppression.
Make sure the bids include a timetable for the performance of the work,including signing and notarizing the certificate of correction and arranging for the on site FD test. If you don't respond to the violation promptly the City will charge you about $1,900.
If you're not already doing so, one thing that's required is a monthly check of the pressure on the sprinkler stack. We have someone in our co-op who took the FD test and keeps a required monthly log of the readings.
Posted by: bessie2 at July 22, 2009 2:49 PM
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