Fire sprinkler inspection requirements in Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth)
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Commercial buildings in Tarrant 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).
Local fire marshal procedures: unknown; verify with the local AHJ.
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 Tarrant 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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