Title 19 Five-Year Fire Sprinkler Certification
If you have received a notice that your building’s five-year fire sprinkler certification is due – or your riser tag shows a five-year date that has passed – APFE Corp. can inspect, test, certify and file the Title 19 paperwork for you. We are a C-16 licensed fire protection contractor serving Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County, and in the City of Los Angeles we perform LAFD Regulation 4 testing and filing.
We handle the inspection, the AES / Title 19 forms and the tag. Call for a quote today.
Licensed & insured. CSLB License #861238 (C-10 Electrical, C-16 Fire Protection, C-36 Plumbing). Serving Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County.
What the Title 19 five-year inspection includes
Internal pipe inspection
Piping opened at the riser, a cross main and a branch line to check for corrosion, scale, MIC and obstructions.
Gauge replacement / calibration
Every gauge on the system replaced or tested against a calibrated gauge, per NFPA 25.
Check valves & FDC
Alarm check, backflow and FDC check valves inspected internally; FDC piping checked for obstruction.
Main drain & alarm tests
Full flow main drain test with static and residual readings, waterflow alarm test.
Obstruction investigation
Flushing or further investigation when debris or corrosion is found, as NFPA 25 Chapter 14 requires.
Certification & tag
Signed five-year certification (AES form), riser tag, and copies for the owner and the fire department.
Other five-year and multi-year items we cover
| System / component | Interval |
|---|---|
| Fire sprinkler internal pipe inspection & gauge replacement | 5 years |
| Standpipe hydrostatic test and flow test | 5 years |
| Fire hose and FDC inspection | 5 years (hose hydrostatic test) |
| Private fire service main flow test | 5 years |
| Dry-pipe valve full trip test | 3 years |
| Sprinkler head sample testing | 10 / 20 / 50 years depending on type |
LAFD Regulation 4 testing (City of Los Angeles)
Buildings inside the City of Los Angeles fall under Chief’s Regulation 4. APFE performs Reg 4 testing of fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps and fire alarm systems, and files the results with LAFD. If you have received a Reg 4 notice or an “Order to Comply,” call us and we will get the test scheduled before your deadline.
Deficiencies found? We fix them.
Corroded heads, obstructed piping, failed gauges, leaking valves – we quote repairs on the spot and return to complete them so your system can be certified. See our annual sprinkler inspection and sprinkler repair pages for more.
Service Area
APFE Corp. is based in Orange County and sends licensed technicians throughout Southern California:
- Orange County – Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, Orange, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Brea, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest
- Los Angeles County – Los Angeles, Long Beach, Torrance, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Whittier, Downey, Norwalk
- San Diego County – San Diego, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, Chula Vista
- Inland Empire – Riverside, Corona, Temecula, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino
Outside these areas? Call us – we also take on work in Ventura and Kern counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Title 19 five-year fire sprinkler certification?
California Code of Regulations Title 19 requires that automatic fire sprinkler systems receive a comprehensive inspection and test every five years by a licensed C-16 contractor, including an internal inspection of the piping for obstructions and corrosion, replacement or testing of all gauges, and a signed certification (the AES form) that is kept on site and provided to the fire department.
I got a notice from the fire department. How long do I have?
Notices typically give 30 days, and some jurisdictions allow an extension if a contractor is scheduled. Call us right away – we will schedule the inspection, complete the paperwork and, if repairs are needed, give you a quote so you can show the fire department you are in process.
What does the five-year inspection involve?
An internal inspection of the sprinkler piping at the riser, a cross main and a branch line; a check of the FDC and check valves; testing or replacement of all gauges; a main drain test; an obstruction investigation if debris is found; and completion of the Title 19 five-year certification form and tag.
What is LAFD Regulation 4 (Reg 4)?
In the City of Los Angeles, the Fire Department’s Regulation 4 program requires certified testing of fire sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, fire alarm and other life-safety systems on a set schedule (annual for most systems, five-year for sprinkler internal inspections). Tests must be performed by an LAFD-certified tester and filed with the department. APFE performs Reg 4 testing and filing.
Can you do the five-year inspection and the annual inspection at the same time?
Yes – that is the most economical way to do it. We will complete both and issue both tags on the same visit.
Title 19 and LAFD Reg 4 – Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Inland Empire.