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Fire Alarm System

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OUR ANNUAL FIRE ALARM INSPECTIONS INCLUDE

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  • Fire Control Panel

  • Alarm Bells

  • Thermal Detectors

  • Monitoring connection

  • Annunciator

  • Pull Stations

  • Duct Detectors

  • Strobes and Horns

  • Elevator Shaft Devices

  • Fire Doors

  • Smoke Detectors

  • Tamper and Flow switches

  • Ground Fault Detection Circuitry

  • Load testing of the Standby Batteries

  • We will Repair or Replace any Defective Device

The fire alarm system warns you of present danger and is the first line of defense against the threat of fire. The function of the fire alarm panel is so critical in ensuring your safety, that you cannot overlook this particular area.

 

WHEN IT COMES TO SAFETY, IT'S CRUCIAL TO HAVE THE RIGHT PEOPLE TEST AND REPAIR THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. 

Fire Alarm Systems

We are a Full Service Fire Safety Company.  We are available to you to do Fire Safety Inspections and Repair on your Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, Extinguishers, Fire Hydrants and Sprinkler Systems in Comox BC, Courtenay BC, Campbell River BC, Parksville BC and Nanaimo BC. We are now also doing BCWWA backflow preventer Inspections.

Fire Extinguishers

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OUR ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTIONS INCLUDE

 

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  • Properly Locating Your Extinguishers in Your Building

  • Insure Unobstructed View

  • Install Visual Signs

  • Ensure They are Fully Charged and Ready for Use

  • Comply With All Codes to Keep You in Compliance

  • Repair/Replace Defective or Discharged Extinguishers

  • Provide You Sales of New Extinguishers as You Grow or Expand Your Business

  • Provide You the Right Extinguisher Choice for Your Needs

  • Provide Monthly and or Annual Testing

  • Check the Gauge Pressure

  • Check the Hose for Cracks, Splits or Blockages

  • Leave an ASTTBC stamped Tag on the Extinguisher 

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There are several types of Extinguisher such as ABC, CO2, H2O and Halotron, but not all Extinguishers are the same...not all fires are the same. We as a fire protection company must know which Extinguisher is the best for which fire. 

Fire Extinguishers

Fire Sprinkler Systems

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OUR ANNUAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSPECTIONS INCLUDE

                                        

  • Visual inspection of all valves and gauges

  • Visual inspection of sprinkler pipe bracing

  • Visual inspection of sprinkler heads

  • Visual inspection of mechanical and electrical alarm devices

  • Checking for pinhole leaks in the sprinkler pipes

  • Wet system and or Dry valve system main drain test

  • Time the Dry valve system opening point

  • Test the compressor

  • Time the water arrival at the furthest test point 

  • ​Test your mechanical water flow / pressure devices

  • Test the "low air" pressure alarms​​

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ComTec Fire & Safety inspects,tests and repairs sprinkler systems. Our fire protection technicians take pride in performing thorough inspections and tests on your sprinkler system, whether it is a wet system or a dry system.  We as professionals, understand what is involved and have the experience and expertise to do the job safely. We want to assure you that our inspection will give you the confidence that your building’s sprinkler system will work as designed.

Fire Sprinkler Systems

Emergency Lighting and Exit Signage

Emergency lights are there to light up the walkways when Alternating Current (AC) is off due to a power outage. These lights are powered by Direct Current (DC) batteries when the main electronic board switches from AC to DC. The board and batteries are found in the battery box that will be located in hallways and stairwells. It's important that the emergency lighting is working correctly and maintained properly so people can move without concern for improper footing.

Note: The average claim for a "Slip and Fall" injury is between $20,000.00 and $50,000.00 dollars.

OUR EMERGENCY LIGHTING INSPECTIONS INCLUDE

  • Run the lights for the duration of time that is required for your type of building

  • Align the remote head to the correct direction for maximum light coverage

  • ​Meter  the electronic main board for charging and discharging currents.

  • Measure the voltage of the batteries

  • Inspect the batteries for bulges, leakages and cracks.

  • ​Make sure your Exit sign works correctly on both AC and DC

Emergency Lighting

Fire Hose and StandPipe

FIRE HOSE (1 1/2" OCCUPANT USE FIRE HOSE)

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Hoses are normally found in cabinets on each floor of a building, and depending on the size of the building, there can be more than one fire hose cabinet per floor. The fire hose was meant to be a first responder method of containing the fire, while the fire department arrives.

Fire hoses should only be used by trained building occupants. 

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THE WET STANDPIPE: (Class II)

 

A system of pipes that run vertically to each fire hose cabinet. The system is pressurized with water and is  connected to the 1 1/2"" fire hose in the cabinet or for the 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" fire department adapter. This adapter is used to attach the fire hoses carried on the fire truck.

 

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OUR FIRE HOSE AND WET STANDPIPE INSPECTIONS INCLUDE

  • Making sure there are no physical leaks in the system

  • Confirming that all control handles are in place

  • Checking pressure-regulating devices

  • Checking that the hose and cap gaskets are not dry-rotted

  • Reracking the hose to make sure that the hose is repositioned to prevent long term fatigue on the hose.​

  • Checking nozzles for proper movement

  • Checking rack movement if required

  • Checking Gauge pressure​

  • Checking to see if the hose requires Hydrostatic Servicing

THE (MANUAL) DRY STANDPIPE: (Class I)
 
is normally found in the stairwell and does not contain water. This vertical riser has a 2 1/2"" outlet for each floor, and is pressurized with water though the outside fire department connection via the fire department pumper truck/ fire hydrant.
THE (MANUAL) DRY STANDPIPE: (Class I) Is required to be tested every fire years based on the National Fire Prevention Association 25 section 6.3.2.1 requirements. This test is to make sure that the system of pipes can hold water pressure when the fire department uses the standpipe to transfer water to each floor during an emergency. 

OUR 5th YEAR DRY STANDPIPE INSPECTION

As per NFPA 25, 6.3.2., our Hydrostatic test is not less than 200 psi (13.8 bar) pressure for 2 hours, or at 50 psi (3.4 bar) in excess of the maximum pressure, where maximum pressure is in excess of 150 psi (10.3 bar)

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  • We make sure that the pressure of the test is correct for the age of the building. We don't want to put excessive pressure on older pipes

  • We test the pressure at the lowest elevation point

  • We test the pressure at each floor level

  • We check all floors for leaks

  • We create a report

  • We submit it to the building owner and the local fire department

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Fire Hoses and Standpipe
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