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Fireline Installations
At Mickie Service Co., we specialize in installing all types of fire lines, which are crucial components of commercial fire protection systems. Whether referred to as a Fireline, Fire Line, or UMFL (UnMetered FireLine), these installations are vital for ensuring safety in emergency situations.
Types of Fire Lines
Our offerings include both unmetered and metered fire lines, as well as combination water lines. These configurations serve domestic and fire system needs, and in jurisdictions like the City of Houston (COH), they also include domestic/potable permitted lines dedicated to fire protection.
Public and Private Components
In most jurisdictions, including ours, there is a division between public and private components in commercial fireline installation. Every jurisdiction or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) has unique processes, definitions, and procedures for permitting, installation, and inspection. Thanks to our breadth of offerings and qualified staff, we are equipped to expertly install any configuration required.
Our underground fire line installation services include:
- RME-G Approved Drawings: We provide professionally approved and detailed drawings to ensure that all installations meet regulatory standards and project specifications.
- Turnkey Installation: Our turnkey services cover all aspects of installation, including excavation, backfill, testing, service line installation, and verification (TS&V), guaranteeing a seamless process from start to finish.
- Permitting: We manage the permitting process across all jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local, state, and national standards.
- Management of Chlorination, Testing, and Inspection: We ensure system readiness and quality through rigorous chlorination, testing, and inspection protocols.
Mickie Service Advantage
- Highly experienced team - permitting, installing, and getting inspections on approximately 50 installations per year
- Multiple RME-U license holders and a Full-time Master Plumber - which helps streamline permitting/installation/inspection
- Excellent safety procedures and capabilities - resulting in an outstanding safety record
- Dedicated project management and field staff
- Full time permitting management and extensive knowledge of permitting requirements, process steps, and "gotchas"
- Strong collaborative approach to design/installation alternatives
- Detailed Pre-Job construction review process
- Extensive working relationships with applicable inspectors
- Long-standing partnership with a primary backflow preventer and other key material partners
Fireline Service Area
Mickie Service provides water meter installation in all of the Greater Houston area
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Leveraging our core capabilities in water main tapping – we now provide line stops, insertion valves, and private fire line installation.
What types of fire lines do we install?
We install unmetered fire lines, metered fire lines, combination lines, and domestic/potable permitted lines, catering to diverse community and commercial needs.
How do AHJ regulations affect fire line installations?
Each jurisdiction has specific guidelines that affect installation. Our team ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, facilitating a smooth approval and inspection process.