Fire sprinkler inspection requirements in Dallas County, TX
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Commercial buildings in Dallas County, TX need their water-based fire protection systems inspected, tested and maintained on a fixed schedule. The building owner is responsible for this.
Requirements
- Texas: 28 TAC §34.707 adopts NFPA 25-2020 (TDI adoption order 2023-7848: 28 TAC §34.707 adopts NFPA 25-2020). ITM is done by a licensed RME of a registered sprinkler firm, and non-compliant or impaired items get yellow or red tags (TDI State Fire Marshal FAQ: ITM by licensed RME; yellow/red tags).
- Dallas: a Dallas Fire-Rescue sheet says sprinkler systems must be kept in working condition and Dallas Fire-Rescue notified if a system goes out of service (DFC 901.6). Painted heads must be replaced (DFC 901.4; NFPA 25) (Dallas Fire-Rescue info sheet (Group E), citing DFC 901.6).
NFPA 25 inspection frequencies
- Quarterly: wet-system gauges, waterflow alarms, fire department connections.
- Annually: sprinklers, piping, hangers; main drain, control valve and backflow tests; dry-pipe trip test.
- Every 3 years: full-flow dry-pipe trip test.
- Every 5 years: gauges, internal piping assessment.
The owner is responsible for ITM (NFPA blog: owner responsible for ITM). Each state adopts its own edition: CA 2011 (California Edition), TX 2020.
Who can inspect
a contractor holding the license required by the state rules above. Ask for license numbers and confirm them.
Browse fire sprinkler contractors in Dallas County, read the inspection cost guide, or get a free NFPA 25 inspection reminder.
This is general information, not legal or engineering advice; confirm requirements with your local fire official (AHJ).
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