Every city in America comes with a long list of things that make it special – the skyline, the cuisine, the sports teams, the people – and in the case of the plumbing and electrical systems that keep the city operational – very specific codes and ordinances. San Francisco has some of the most complex and specific plumbing ordinances in the nation. When you consider where and how the city is built, one of the reasons it is so resilient is the deep thought given to the way every house and commercial building is wired and plumbed.
Today we’re going to talk about San Francisco’s plumbing code, and why it’s best to work with a local plumbing expert when installing the fire protection system that you’ll hopefully never need to use, but is primed and ready to protect lives and property if you do.
ACE Plumbing and Rooter is a C-16 licensed installer of residential and commercial fire sprinkler systems, we help protect customers throughout the city of San Francisco. In a fire emergency, properly plumbed, pressurized, and operational fire sprinklers are an essential tool to save lives, livelihoods, and property. This system is connected to the city’s main water supply line, and runs throughout the building. In most cases, these lines are independent of the potable water supply, so that sinks, laundry, toilets, and showers have no effect on fire protection during peak usage times.
Ace is fully trained and certified by the CA Contractor State License Board to design, install, inspect, and repair sprinkler systems in commercial, industrial, and residential throughout the city. We ensure full compliance with all applicable NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and City of San Francisco plumbing and fire codes and regulations. We’ve been doing this for the past 20 years and have the in-depth expertise, resources, and municipal relationships to deliver world-class, fully-compliant, high performance plumbing and fire protection systems and services to our valued customers.
Many plumbers from outside the city want to work on lucrative projects here, but often lack the expertise to deliver projects to code – and the WORST possible time to discover their shortcuts is during your inspection after drywall, painting, trim, cabinets, and finishes have been completed. Also, some installers say their designs are comprehensive, but their systems actually stop at the exterior wall of the building, not the city connection, leaving customers quite literally high and dry until that connection can be made.
Ace offers a comprehensive solution for residential and commercial fire sprinkler systems. Our project proposals include excavation, water service, and fire sprinkler installation all in one package. This means you won’t need to coordinate between multiple contractors for interior and service work. Customers count on us to ensure their systems deliver peak performance from the city’s water supply connection, throughout the system, to every sprinkler head.
We also manage annual inspections and system tests to ensure sensors and lines are fully operational. Our aim is to provide homeowners, property managers, and tenants peace of mind knowing that should a fire break out, their fire protection system will kick on at a split second’s notice to isolate the damage and protect property and life. Contact Ace Plumbing today for any assistance with fire sprinkler systems and protection in the San Francisco area.
