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Sonoma County fire protection
Fire protection for Sonoma County, from Petaluma to Cloverdale.
Sprinkler inspections, restaurant hood suppression and hydrant testing for Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Healdsburg, Sonoma and the rest of wine country, from a licensed owner-operator with flat-rate pricing.
Why Sonoma is different
One of California's strictest sprinkler counties.
Sonoma County's local fire safety ordinances require fire sprinklers in most new construction, commercial and residential alike, and in many major remodels. That means more systems, and more systems that need regular inspections.
Add wine country's restaurants, tasting rooms and event venues, and there are a lot of kitchens and sprinkler risers to keep compliant. It's why Sonoma County is where we spend most of our week.
Wineries & tasting rooms
Production buildings, barrel rooms, event kitchens.
Restaurants
From the Healdsburg plaza to Petaluma's downtown.
Hotels & multi-family
Inns, resorts, apartments and HOAs.
Rebuilt & new homes
Residential systems in fire-rebuild neighborhoods.
Sonoma County communities we serve
- Santa Rosa
- Petaluma
- Rohnert Park
- Cotati
- Sebastopol
- Windsor
- Healdsburg
- Sonoma
- Glen Ellen
- Kenwood
- Cloverdale
- Geyserville
- Guerneville
- Forestville
- Bodega Bay
- Penngrove
- Larkfield-Wikiup
- Boyes Hot Springs
Compliance planner
What does your property actually need?
Pick a system to see the inspection schedule California requires. Miss one and you can fail a fire marshal visit, and in a worst case, an insurance claim.
Fire sprinkler systems
California requires water-based systems to be inspected, tested and maintained by a C-16 licensed contractor, with records kept on site.
Schedule this- QuarterlyGauges, control valves, waterflow and supervisory alarm devices, fire department connection.
- AnnuallyEverything quarterly, plus main drain test, sprinkler heads, piping and hangers, spare-head cabinet, and dry-pipe trip test where applicable.
- Every 5 yearsInternal inspection of piping and check valves with a full flush, gauge replacement or calibration, and certification.
Restaurant hood suppression
Wet-chemical kitchen systems must be serviced by a qualified technician at least every six months, and again any time they discharge.
Schedule this- Every 6 monthsFull inspection and test: nozzles cleaned and capped, fusible links, remote pull station, gas and electric shutoffs, and agent tank pressure.
- After a dischargeRecharge, replace links and caps, and reset before the line goes back into service.
- When the line changesNew fryer or moved appliances? Nozzle coverage has to be re-verified.
- Every 12 yearsHydrostatic test of agent and cartridge cylinders.
Off-street fire hydrants
Privately owned hydrants, common at mobile home parks, business parks and HOAs, are the property owner's responsibility to maintain.
Schedule this- AnnuallyFlow test and full inspection: valves exercised, caps and threads checked, barrel drained, and flow and pressure verified.
- After useInspect for leaks and proper drainage, and lubricate as needed.
- As neededRepairs, caps, valves and paint to keep the hydrant visible and ready.
Portable fire extinguishers
Extinguishers need a monthly visual check by staff and an annual service tag from a licensed technician.
Schedule this- MonthlyQuick visual check by your staff: in place, gauge in the green, pin and seal intact.
- AnnuallyProfessional maintenance and a new service tag.
- Every 6 yearsInternal maintenance on stored-pressure dry chemical units.
- Every 5 or 12 yearsHydrostatic test, depending on extinguisher type.
Summary for planning purposes. Your local fire authority may require more. We'll confirm the exact schedule for your property.
FAQ
Sonoma County FAQs
Still have a question? Call (707) 386-0006 and you'll get Kevin, not a call center.
Do you charge extra to come out to Sonoma County?
No. Sonoma County is our most active service area, and your flat-rate quote includes the trip.
Do you work with wineries and tasting rooms?
Yes. Wineries often have a mix of systems: sprinklers in production and barrel buildings, a kitchen hood in the tasting room or event space, and sometimes a private hydrant. We can cover all of it in one visit.
We rebuilt after the fires. Does our new system need inspections?
Commercial and multi-family systems need Title 19 inspections on the quarterly, annual and five-year schedule. For single-family homes, we can walk you through keeping your residential system in working order.
Free quote
Get a Sonoma County quote.
Tell us where the property is and what's on site. You'll get a flat, all-in price with travel included.
- Call or text · 24/7 emergencies(707) 386-0006
- Office hoursMon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
- Based in Fairfield, servingSonoma · Napa · Solano · Sacramento · East Bay