Black Bird Fire Protection, Inc.

According to the NFPA, kitchen hood suppression system service must be performed on a semi-annual basis and when systems are activated.

Clean agent fire extinguishers are specifically designed to combat electrical fires while preserving delicate electrical and electronic equipment. We recommend using clean agent such as a Halotron, Halon or CO2 extinguisher as it discharges as a rapidly evaporating liquid that leaves no residue.

Class K. Fires involving cooking fats and oils (classified as class K in the U.S.) burn hotter than most flammable liquids, rendering a standard class B extinguisher ineffective. Such fires should be extinguished with a wet chemical extinguisher. Extinguishers of this type are designed to extinguish cooking fats and oils through saponification. Saponification is the process by which the extinguishing agent rapidly converts the burning substance to a non-combustible soap. This process is endothermic, meaning that it absorbs thermal energy from its surroundings, which decreases the temperature of the surroundings, further inhibiting the fire. Make sure you never put water on a flaming pan of oil. “Just like with class B fires, a solid stream of water should never extinguish Class K fires because it can cause the fuel to scatter, spreading the flames.

The dry chemical contents inside your fire extinguisher are kept under pressure over long periods of time, which can eventually cause damage to the extinguisher shell. To ensure the shell, hose, and nozzle have no defects, whether due to metal fatigue or other causes, the extinguisher shells are emptied, filled with colored water, and brought up to a specified pressure over a short period of time (typically 30 seconds). The shell must be able to hold that pressure for one minute (or the time specified by the manufacturer’s maintenance procedures) while the cylinder is inspected for signs of stress, leaks, bulging, and other indications of metal fatigue. Hoses on some extinguishers must also be hydrostatically tested.

There are two simple ways to make sure your fire extinguishers are always properly charged. The first way is by making sure you lift and shake your fire extinguishers once a month and have all other necessary fire extinguisher maintenance. The second way is to make sure you have your fire extinguishers recharged every time you use them – this way you’ll always know they’re safe. Extinguishers also need to be recharged and examined by a professional if they show any of the following deficiencies: low-pressure reading, illegible operating instructions, broken or missing safety seals and tamper indicators, obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or a clogged nozzle.

Fire extinguishers sit inactive a vast majority of the time. The best way to tell if fire extinguishers are working is to schedule routine fire extinguisher inspections. Simple checks can be performed yourself monthly, but more in-depth testing and maintenance from a professional must be completed annually. Extinguishers need to be recharged and examined by a professional if they show any of the following deficiencies: low-pressure reading, illegible operating instructions, broken or missing safety seals and tamper indicators, obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or a clogged nozzle. Every six years, your fire extinguishers must go through a complete breakdown and internal inspection from a professional. Every twelve years (5 years for vehicle-mounted and some others), your fire extinguishers must go through hydrostatic testing from a professional to ensure there is no damage to the extinguisher shell, hose, and nozzle, whether due to metal fatigue or other causes.

The number of fire extinguishers one needs in their building depends on the size, layout and hazard level of the building. Generally, you will want Class A extinguishers placed no more than 75 feet of space between one another. Class B extinguishers should be placed no more than 50 feet of space between one another. For more information on fire extinguishers, contact Black Bird Fire Protection online or by calling us at (714) 462-6095.

Yes, we do. We provide service and repairs of both commercial and residential fire sprinkler systems.

We provide fire protection service and repairs to all of Southern California. This includes Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego Counties, and the surrounding communities.

Yes, we do. We are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for emergency/after hour calls.

To request a quote, you can call us at (714) 462-6095 or you can go onto our website and request a quote by clicking Contact Us and then Get a Quote.

Fire sprinkler systems are required to be inspected and tested annually per NFPA and Title 19. Once the annual test is completed, a certification tag is affixed to the fire sprinkler riser. Testing must be performed by a licensed fire protection technician. If it is time for your fire sprinkler system to be tested, the experts at Black Bird Fire Protection would love to work with you. We are a full-service fire protection company. We provide testing and inspections along with repairs on a variety of fire protection systems. We would be happy to help you make sure your system is in working order and is compliant per code. You can reach us at (714) 462-6095

No, the fire sprinklers heads are only visually inspected. No fire sprinkler heads will go off during the inspection and test.

If your building does not pass an annual fire sprinkler test or 5-year fire sprinkler test, the AES test report will be provided with the deficiencies along with a written proposal for the repairs needed for retest and certification of your fire sprinkler risers. Once repairs are approved, our Service Manager will reach out to schedule the repairs and recertification. Once repairs have been completed, your fire sprinkler riser(s) will be certified, and a passing AES report will be provided along with the invoice. The AES report will be provided to the authority having jurisdiction or AHJ, also known as the fire department.

A 5-year fire sprinkler test consists of all the items in an annual fire sprinkler inspection and test with the only additional item of an FDC (Fire Department Connection) backflush. The FDC backflush is an extremely important part of the 5-year inspection. Over time, debris and trash can enter through the FDC opening if the caps are not securely in place. When the FDC backflush is performed, it removes all the debris and trash from your fire sprinkler system. This process is vital in keeping your fire sprinkler system in safe and working condition as debris and trash will cause clogging in your pipes and sprinklers. The water flow will also be reduced with debris and trash preventing the fire sprinkler heads from being activated. This process will help protect your building against fires. Fire Departments require a 5-year certification because of the California State Law Title 19 mandate. Insurance companies will also require this certification.

Black Bird Fire Protection follows NFPA 25 and Title 19 regulations. The annual fire sprinkler inspection and testing include, but it not limited to, inspection/testing of the following: - Control valve signs - Waterflow devices - Supervisory devices - Gauges - Water supply pressure below and above check valves - Pressure readings - FDC (Fire Department Connection) - Alarm valves - Fire sprinkler heads - Exposed pipes - Fittings, hangers/bracings

Fire sprinkler systems are required to be inspected and tested annually per NFPA and Title 19. Once the annual test is completed, a certification tag is affixed to the fire sprinkler riser. Testing must be performed by a licensed fire protection technician. If it is time for your fire sprinkler system to be tested, the experts at Black Bird Fire Protection would love to work with you. We are a full-service fire protection company. We provide testing and inspections along with repairs on a variety of fire protection systems. We would be happy to help you make sure your system is in working order and is compliant per code. You can reach us at (714) 462-6095