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Potomac Fire Protection Company Inc, is a fire protection company serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas. They provide comprehensive fire safety services including fire sprinkler systems, and fire pump testing. Read more
Homer Fire Protection is a fire protection company serving Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas. They provide comprehensive fire safety services including fire extinguishers, kitchen fire suppression, and emergency and exit lighting. Read more
Washington Fire Protection Engineering LLC is a fire protection company serving Manassas, VA and surrounding areas. They provide comprehensive fire safety services including fire sprinkler systems, and fire pump testing. Read more
Firewatch DMV is a fire protection company serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas. They specialize in fire alarm systems. The company is fully licensed, offering 24/7 emergency service. Read more
Firewatch D.M.V. is a fire protection company serving Fairfax, VA and surrounding areas. They specialize in fire alarm systems. The company is fully licensed, offering 24/7 emergency service. Read more
H&H Fire Protection LLC is a fire protection company serving Woodbridge, VA and surrounding areas, with over 28 years of experience. They provide comprehensive fire safety services including fire alarm systems, and monitoring services. With a 4.9-star Google rating from 88 reviews, they are a trusted choice for fire protection needs. The company is NICET certified, offering 24/7 emergency service. Read more
Guardian Fire Protection Services is a full-service fire safety and security company serving businesses throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC. With over 2,500 customer reviews, Guardian provides comprehensive fire protection solutions including fire alarm systems, fire alarm monitoring, security systems, fire sprinkler systems, fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance, exit and emergency lighting, kitchen fire suppression, and special hazard fire suppression systems. Read more
Cintas Fire Protection is a fire protection company serving Jessup, MD and surrounding areas. They provide comprehensive fire safety services including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, kitchen fire suppression, emergency and exit lighting, and monitoring services. Read more
ASAP Firewatch LLC is a fire protection company serving Fairfax, VA and surrounding areas, with over 10 years of experience. Read more
National Fire Protection, Inc. is a fire protection company serving Lorton, VA and surrounding areas. They provide comprehensive fire safety services including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and kitchen fire suppression. With a 4.7-star Google rating from 77 reviews, they are a trusted choice for fire protection needs. The company is offering 24/7 emergency service. Read more
Castle Sprinkler & Alarm, Inc. is a fire protection company serving College Park, MD and surrounding areas, since 2004. They specialize in fire extinguishers. With a 4.6-star Google rating from 105 reviews, they are a trusted choice for fire protection needs. The company is offering 24/7 emergency service. Read more
Ace Fire Extinguisher Services Inc is a fire protection company serving College Park, MD and surrounding areas. They provide comprehensive fire safety services including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, fire pump testing, backflow testing, and monitoring services. The company is fully licensed, insured and bonded. Read more
Anderson Fire Protection is a fire protection company serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas, with over 25 years of experience. They provide comprehensive fire safety services including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and monitoring services. The company is NICET certified. Read more
Fire Safety and Protection DC is a fire protection company serving Beltsville, MD and surrounding areas. They provide comprehensive fire safety services including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and fire extinguishers. Read more
Arlington County Fire Prevention Office is a fire protection company serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas. Read more
ASAP Firewatch DC Branch is a fire protection company serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas, with over 10 years of experience. Read more
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DC enforces the District of Columbia Fire Code 2017 (based on IFC 2015 with DC amendments). The Fire Prevention Division is led by a Deputy Fire Chief designated as Fire Marshal, organized into branches covering inspection services, technical inspections, permits, and hazardous materials.
| 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 DC regional averages. Actual costs vary by building size, system complexity, and provider.
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