Commercial fire protection in Seattle, WA

• Fire sprinkler inspection, testing & repair (NFPA 25)
• Fire alarm inspection, testing & installation (NFPA 72)
• 24/7 fire alarm monitoring
• Fire extinguisher service (NFPA 10)
• Kitchen hood suppression (NFPA 17A / 96)
• Backflow testing
• Fire pump testing
• Emergency & exit lighting
• Help after a failed fire inspection

Fire code and inspections in Seattle

Commercial fire inspections and fire protection system permits in Seattle are handled by the Seattle Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Office (Fire Prevention Division). We schedule inspections, testing and repairs to keep your building current with what they look for.

Seattle enforces its own Seattle Fire Code (2021 edition, based on the 2021 IFC), effective November 15, 2024. (source)

Inspection reports: Seattle Fire Department systems testing program (Administrative Rule 9.02.24). Test reports go to The Compliance Engine within 7 calendar days, or by the end of the day of the test for red-tagged/impaired systems. Late reports carry a $12-per-report fee. (source) We file reports where your fire marshal requires it, so you are not chasing paperwork.

Local requirement: Only SFD-certified technicians (Certificate of Competency under SFD Administrative Rule 9.01) may install, maintain, test, or repair fire protection systems in Seattle. BDA/ERRCS technicians must meet Seattle Fire Code 510.5.2, and damper contractors must meet RCW 19.27.720. (source)

Your fire marshal (the authority having jurisdiction) has the final say, so we confirm local requirements before work is scheduled.

Areas we serve near Seattle

We also serve Shoreline, Burien, Tukwila, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Renton and the surrounding area.

Other cities we serve in King County: Kent, Federal Way, Redmond, Kirkland.

Washington licensing

Fire Solutions NW LLC is licensed in Washington:

• WA Dept. of Labor & Industries contractor registration: FIRESSN843QZ (verify)

See all state licenses on our licenses page.

Common questions

How often do fire sprinklers need to be inspected in Seattle?

Sprinkler systems follow NFPA 25, which sets weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual inspection and testing tasks plus a five-year internal pipe assessment. The Seattle Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Office (Fire Prevention Division) enforces these requirements in Seattle. We set up a recurring schedule so nothing is missed.

How often do fire extinguishers need service in Seattle?

Under NFPA 10, extinguishers get a monthly visual check, annual maintenance by a qualified technician, and periodic internal maintenance and hydrostatic testing based on the extinguisher type.

How often does a kitchen hood suppression system need inspection?

Restaurant hood suppression systems are inspected every six months under NFPA 17A and NFPA 96.