NFPA 13 fire sprinkler installation, NFPA 25 inspections, and certified backflow testing for contractors and building owners in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. 35+ years Southeast experience.
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Chattanooga, Hamilton County and surrounding area
Chattanooga has emerged as one of the Southeast's most economically dynamic mid-size cities, anchored by the Volkswagen Group of America manufacturing plant and its extensive supply chain of 200+ component manufacturers and logistics providers — the majority of which require industrial fire protection systems. The city's position at the intersection of three major interstate corridors makes it a prime logistics hub, with significant Amazon and distribution facility investment.
Chattanooga's downtown Southside and Innovation District have undergone significant revitalization, with mixed-use, hospitality, and creative office development that requires sophisticated fire protection design. The CHI Memorial Healthcare campus represents an ongoing healthcare construction market. Hamilton County's industrial corridor continues to attract manufacturing investment driven by TVA power advantages and rail access.
The Volkswagen supply chain generates a significant volume of industrial fire protection work in Hamilton County — manufacturing facilities, paint spray booths, and warehouse/logistics operations with complex hazard classifications. KJ Fire Protection has experience with Extra Hazard occupancy fire protection design coordination.
Fire sprinkler system construction in Chattanooga and Hamilton County requires plan review approval from City of Chattanooga Building Inspections Division and Hamilton County Building Department (for unincorporated areas) before installation begins. Construction documents must include hydraulic calculations, equipment schedules, riser diagrams, and product data sheets for all listed equipment. Tennessee State Fire Marshal contractor license documentation under T.C.A. § 62-32 must accompany all submittals.
KJ Fire Protection prepares complete, professionally formatted submittal packages and has established working relationships with AHJ staff across our service area. We know what each jurisdiction's plan review team expects to see — and our submittals are prepared accordingly, protecting your project timeline from avoidable review delays.
Tennessee American Water (Chattanooga district) administers the cross-connection control program for Chattanooga's water service area under Tennessee Rule 0400-45-01. Annual testing of backflow preventer assemblies on fire sprinkler system water service connections is required, and test reports must be submitted to Tennessee American Water (Chattanooga district) by a certified tester.
KJ Fire Protection employs ASSE 5013-certified backflow testers who know Tennessee American Water (Chattanooga district)'s specific test report forms and submission requirements. We test, repair or replace failing assemblies on the spot, submit reports to the water authority, and provide you with documentation for your records — keeping your Chattanooga facilities in full cross-connection control compliance.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction for fire sprinkler system plan review and inspections in Chattanooga is City of Chattanooga Building Inspections Division and Hamilton County Building Department (for unincorporated areas). The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office may also conduct an independent review for certain project types. KJ Fire Protection manages the complete submittal and inspection process with both the local AHJ and state agencies.
Tennessee American Water (Chattanooga district) administers the cross-connection control program for Chattanooga's water service area. Annual testing by an ASSE 5013-certified tester is required for all commercial fire sprinkler system water service connections. Test reports must be submitted to Tennessee American Water (Chattanooga district) in the format specified by their cross-connection control program. KJ Fire Protection handles the complete process — testing, repair if needed, and report submission.
Yes. KJ Fire Protection holds a current contractor license under the Tennessee Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Act (T.C.A. § 62-32), administered by the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office. We provide license documentation with every bid package.
Call us at (931) 360-5262 or use the contact form on our website. Send us your project type, approximate size, location within Hamilton County, and schedule requirements. We respond to all inquiries within one business day and provide thorough, competitive bid packages. We take the bidding process seriously — you'll get real information, not a generic estimate.
Yes. We inspect and maintain fire sprinkler systems in Chattanooga regardless of who installed them. Our process starts with a baseline condition inspection that establishes the as-found state of every system component, documents any existing deficiencies, and identifies items that will need attention in the near term. From there, we develop a customized NFPA 25 ITM schedule and provide inspection services at all required frequencies.
We have experience across the full range of commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, hospitality, and multi-family project types active in Hamilton County. Key markets we serve include: Automotive manufacturing and supply chain, Logistics and distribution, Healthcare, and others. Call us to discuss your specific project type.
Key contacts and references for fire protection system projects in Hamilton County:
Chattanooga's permit and inspection authority for fire protection systems within city limits. Coordinates fire protection plan review with Chattanooga Fire Department for commercial and industrial projects.
Tennessee American Water serves the Chattanooga metro and administers the cross-connection control program for commercial fire sprinkler connections. Annual backflow test reports required.
T.C.A. § 62-32 license required for all fire sprinkler contractors in Hamilton County.
The governing standard for fire sprinkler system design and installation. All KJ Fire Protection work in Chattanooga is performed to NFPA 13 requirements.
The governing standard for ongoing ITM programs on water-based fire protection systems. Required reference for building owners and facility managers in Chattanooga managing fire protection system compliance obligations.
35+ years. Tennessee State Fire Marshal (T.C.A. § 62-32). On schedule. Call us to discuss your next Hamilton County project.
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