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Los Padres Fire Protection is a fire protection company serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas, since 1986. They provide comprehensive fire safety services including fire sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, kitchen fire suppression, emergency and exit lighting, and backflow testing. The company is fully licensed. Read more
Whittle Fire Protection is a fire protection company serving Nipomo, CA and surrounding areas. They provide comprehensive fire safety services including fire sprinkler systems, and kitchen fire suppression. Read more
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C-16 Fire Protection Contractor license required for sprinkler work. California Fire Code based on International Fire Code (IFC) with state amendments. Seismic bracing requirements statewide.
| System Type | Standard | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler Systems | NFPA 25 | Quarterly + Annual + 5-Year |
| Fire Alarm Systems | NFPA 72 | Annual |
| Fire Extinguishers | NFPA 10 | Monthly (visual) + Annual |
| Kitchen Hood Suppression | NFPA 96 | Semi-Annual |
| Fire Pumps | NFPA 25 | Weekly + Monthly + Annual |
| Emergency / Exit Lighting | NFPA 101 | Monthly + Annual |
Estimated costs for common fire protection inspection services.
| Service Type | Building Size / Unit | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkler Inspection | Small (under 10,000 sq ft) | $630 |
| Sprinkler Inspection | Medium (10,000–50,000 sq ft) | $2,100 |
| Sprinkler Inspection | Large (50,000+ sq ft) | $7,000 |
| Fire Alarm Inspection | Per system | $1,120 |
| Fire Extinguisher Inspection | Per unit | $210 |
| Kitchen Hood Inspection | Per system | $420 |
Costs are estimates based on CA regional averages. Actual costs vary by building size, system complexity, and provider.
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