Code obligation
The Turkish fire protection regulation places periodic inspection of fixed suppression and detection systems on the building owner and manager. Keeping no records is in itself a non-conformity.
Periodic maintenance
An installed system is not a system unless it is maintained.
Fire protection systems are expected to work once and hoped never to be needed. The only way to know they still work is regular inspection. Under a contract we run the scheduled checks and keep the records ready for audit.
Why a maintenance contract?
Insurance and audits
Maintenance records are among the first documents requested in a post-fire claim. A properly kept record can be the difference between a paid and a rejected claim.
Silent failures
A closed valve, an empty cylinder, a diesel panel with dead batteries or a painted-over sprinkler head are invisible. The system stays quietly out of service until the day of the fire.
Predictable cost
Finding a fault in advance is cheaper than a system that fails in a fire and cheaper than an unplanned emergency call-out. A contract makes the annual budget predictable.
Periodic maintenance
What the contract covers
Every contract is written for the specific facility; the items below are part of the standard scope.
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Scheduled inspections
Monthly, quarterly, six-monthly and annual checks are put on a calendar according to system type. Visit dates are notified in advance.
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Function and flow tests
Pump flow tests, alarm valve flow tests, detector triggering and manual activation trials of hood systems are carried out.
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Breakdown response
Contracted clients get priority on fault calls. The response time is committed in writing in the contract.
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Consumables and spares
Sprinkler heads, detectors, batteries, gaskets and gauges are held in stock; replacements are reported.
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Reports and records
Each visit is closed with a signed report. The year’s records are collected in a file that is ready for inspection.
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Defect and risk notices
Anything we find non-compliant or risky is reported separately, prioritised.
Typical inspection intervals
Intervals follow NFPA 25, TS EN 12845, TS EN 54 and local regulation; they may be tightened according to the hazard class of the facility.
| System | Monthly | Quarterly | Six-monthly | Annual |
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| Fire pumps | Run test, panel and fuel check | Valve positions, pressure records | Battery and charger check | Flow test, curve verification |
| Sprinkler systems | Gauge and valve check | Flow switch and alarm test | Head and hanger check | Main drain test, dry system trip test |
| Hose cabinets | Access and cabinet check | Hose, nozzle and valve check | — | Pressure test, hose inspection |
| Gaseous suppression | Panel and zone check | Detection test | Cylinder pressure / weight check | System check, room integrity |
| Kitchen hood systems | Nozzle and cap check | Detection element check | System function test | Full service, agent check |
| Detection and alarm | Panel and fault indicators | Detector sample test | Battery and sounder test | Test of all devices |
How we proceed
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Assessment visit
We survey the existing systems on site and record the equipment list and current condition. This visit is free of charge.
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Scope and proposal
We set inspection intervals according to the hazard class and write the scope and annual price item by item.
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Rectifying defects first
If the system has to be brought back into working order before maintenance can start, that work is quoted as a separate item.
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Calendar and delivery
An annual maintenance calendar is issued, visits run to plan and each visit is closed with a signed report.
Frequently asked
Is a maintenance contract legally required?
The regulation requires periodic inspection and record keeping rather than a contract as such, and the responsibility sits with the building owner and manager. Having a competent company run the checks is the practical way of meeting that duty. What an inspector asks for is the inspection record, not the contract.
Will you maintain a system installed by another company?
Yes. We start with an assessment visit to establish the current condition. If the system is operational we take it straight into maintenance; if there are defects we report them separately and quote their rectification. We do not take a system we know to be non-functional into a maintenance contract.
Does the system go out of service during maintenance?
Some tests require part of the system to be temporarily isolated. The period is notified in advance, kept as short as possible, and the restoration of the system is recorded in the visit report. Where a long isolation is unavoidable we propose interim measures.
How quickly do you respond to a fault call?
Response time is committed in writing and depends on the location of the facility. We plan for same-day attendance within Istanbul and next working day in the surrounding provinces. A completely out-of-service system is always treated as priority.
Are spare parts included in the contract?
Routine consumables can be included; major items such as pump impellers or panel boards are normally excluded and quoted separately when replacement is needed. What is included is stated explicitly in the contract so there is no argument later.
Let us look at the condition of your system.
The assessment visit is free. We survey the systems on site and report the defects and the maintenance scope in writing.