Thursday, June 20, 2013

Things To Know About Fire Sprinkler Companies

By Lana Bray


There are many things to consider before hiring fire sprinkler companies. Installing sprinklers is much like remodeling work. There are insurance and licensing requirements that must be met. There are building permits that need to be obtained. And there should always be a supervisor onsite coordinating work so that the provider creates minimal disturbances for the daily activities of those around them.

Many locations mandate that installers apply for licenses through a local licensing bureau or government agency. You can call your neighborhood government agency to ask them about these requirements. When talking to prospective specialists, it may be a good concept to ask to see their licenses to ensure that they abide by local regulations and are allowed to install an automatic sprinkler.

Most business are required to have specific types of insurance policies in place when they apply for their licenses. If these policies lapse and are not renewed properly, the business can lose its license. A basic liability policy will keep you from having to pay for damage caused by company employees. It will pay for property to be fixed or replaced. It is recommended that you only hiring professionals with this form of insurance.

To prevent liability for injuries to workers while they are on your property, you should hire a contractor that carries worker compensation insurance. This type of policy pays for any doctor bills or lost wages that the worker might be entitled to. Without it, you might have to pay out of your own pocket for these expenses even when they are the result of worker carelessness.

Depending on your location and the kind of sprinkler system being set up, you might be needed to obtain a neighborhood building permit. If you are needed to acquire a permit, find a provider that will acquire it for you. Providers that avoid acquiring permits might not be licensed to do the type of work you are paying them for.

Before authorizing any work, ensure that there will be an onsite supervisor present during the project. This supervisor should coordinate all work to ensure for minimal disturbances and will be your point of contact should you have questions or problems with employees. Some businesses do not provide an onsite supervisor. Instead, they leave workers to supervise themselves.

Make sure that you get a receipt when making payments for services. A receipt will keep you from paying for the service twice. Billing mistakes do happen and having proof of payment might be necessary if a billing mistake does occur. A receipt is different than an invoice so make sure you do indeed get a copy of a paid receipt instead of an invoice when making payments.

Before contracting fire sprinkler companies, check into the business and make sure it has the right insurance and license for the job. Also look to see if the contractor will get permits for you. Make sure you get a printed receipt and not an invoice when making payments.




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