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    Common Fire Sprinkler Deficiencies Found During Inspections in Oklahoma City

    Knowing the most common fire sprinkler system deficiencies helps you catch problems before your fire marshal does. Here are the issues we find most often during commercial inspections in the Oklahoma City metro — and what to do about them.

    Most common deficiencies we document

    Closed or partially closed control valves

    Corroded, painted, or damaged sprinkler heads

    Blocked or obstructed sprinkler coverage

    Failed waterflow alarms or tamper switches

    Degraded water supply pressure on main drain test

    Damaged or missing FDC components

    Missing or illegible hydraulic design plates and signage

    How we document deficiencies

    When we find a deficiency during your inspection, we document it with the component location, a description of the problem, and the recommended correction. You receive a clear, itemized report that your licensed contractor can work from — without needing a second site visit.

    We do not perform repairs. This separation eliminates conflicts of interest: we have no incentive to find problems that don't exist, because we don't profit from fixing them.

    What to do after receiving a deficiency report

    Review the report and prioritize critical issues first — especially any impairments that affect system performance. Contact a licensed contractor to perform the repairs, then schedule a re-inspection to confirm compliance.

    We can re-inspect after repairs are completed and update your compliance documentation for the fire marshal.

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