Ensure your standpipe system passes FDNY inspection. Professional hydrostatic pressure testing, flow testing, and complete documentation for Class I, II, and III systems.
Standpipe systems are the backbone of high-rise firefighting in New York City. When FDNY arrives at a fire above the seventh floor, they connect to your standpipe. If that system has not been properly inspected, tested, and maintained, the consequences are not just regulatory — they are life-threatening. FDNY and NFPA 25 require regular inspections and periodic hydrostatic pressure testing to verify every standpipe system is ready when it matters most.
Empire Fire Services provides complete standpipe inspection and testing services across all five boroughs. We inspect Class I, Class II, and Class III standpipe systems, including all hose valves, fire department connections, pressure gauges, piping, and support components. Our inspections follow NFPA 25 requirements precisely — annual visual inspections, annual flow tests, quarterly FDC checks, and the critical 5-year hydrostatic pressure test.
The 5-year hydrostatic test is the most demanding requirement. We pressurize your entire standpipe system to 200 PSI (or 50 PSI above maximum operating pressure) and hold it for two full hours, monitoring for any leaks or pressure drops. This test verifies the structural integrity of every pipe, fitting, and valve in the system. Our team coordinates water supply, manages building notifications, and handles all logistics so the test runs smoothly with minimal disruption.
Every inspection and test produces detailed documentation — test pressures, flow rates, deficiency logs, and photographic evidence. Your standpipe records are organized and ready for FDNY review at any time. We also track your inspection schedule and send reminders before quarterly, annual, and 5-year deadlines so you are never caught out of compliance.
From system review to compliance documentation in three straightforward steps.
We review your standpipe system specs — class type, number of zones, building height, and last test dates. We coordinate scheduling, water supply logistics, and building notifications for the inspection.
Our certified technicians perform all required NFPA 25 inspections — visual examination, hose valve operation testing, FDC inspection, flow tests, and hydrostatic pressure testing when due. Every component is checked and documented.
You receive a detailed report with test pressures, flow rates, deficiency log, and photos. All documentation is organized for FDNY compliance records and readily accessible for inspections.
Our technicians are trained and certified for standpipe system inspection and hydrostatic testing per NFPA 25.
We handle all logistics for hydrostatic testing — water supply, building notifications, and scheduling.
Detailed reports with pressures, flow rates, deficiencies, and photos. Ready for FDNY at any time.
We track your quarterly, annual, and 5-year test deadlines and send reminders before they are due.
Standpipe inspections start at $2,000–$10,000 depending on building height, system class, and testing scope. Get a free estimate.
Regulatory Compliance
NFPA 25
Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems — governs the quarterly, annual, and 5-year inspection and hydrostatic pressure testing requirements for all standpipe system classes.
NFPA 14
Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems — defines the design, installation, and classification requirements (Class I, II, III) that all subsequent inspections and testing verify against for system integrity.
Empire Fire Services ensures full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and NYC fire codes.
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