Fire Sprinkler Contractor
Columbia, TN

NFPA 13 fire sprinkler installation, NFPA 25 inspections, and certified backflow testing for contractors and building owners in Columbia and Maury County. 35+ years Southeast experience.

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Tennessee State Fire Marshal (T.C.A. § 62-32) | NFPA 13 & 25 Compliant

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

City of Columbia Building & Codes Department (931-560-1550) and Maury County Regional Planning Commission

Water Authority (Backflow)

Columbia Power & Water Systems (CPWS)

Coverage

Columbia, Maury County and surrounding area

KJ Fire Protection Serves Columbia, TN

Columbia and Maury County represent one of the fastest-growing construction markets in Tennessee. Maury County has consistently ranked among the top-growing counties in the state by both population and industrial investment. The Spring Hill corridor — anchored by the GM/NUMMI manufacturing heritage and currently home to multiple EV-related manufacturing expansions — drives a significant volume of industrial, commercial, and multi-family construction that requires fire protection systems.

Downtown Columbia is undergoing meaningful commercial revitalization, adding retail, restaurant, and mixed-use projects to the existing healthcare, educational, and government facility base. Columbia and Maury County serve as a regional hub for surrounding rural counties, generating healthcare facility construction at Maury Regional Medical Center and related medical office buildings.

📍 Local Knowledge — Columbia

KJ Fire Protection is based in Columbia — this is our home market. We have active relationships with the City of Columbia Building & Codes Department and Maury County regional planning staff, and we know the local AHJ plan review process thoroughly.

Services in Columbia, TN

Construction Sectors We Serve in Columbia

AHJ & Code Compliance in Maury County

Fire sprinkler system construction in Columbia and Maury County requires plan review approval from City of Columbia Building & Codes Department (931-560-1550) and Maury County Regional Planning Commission 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.

Backflow Testing in Columbia — Columbia Power & Water Systems (CPWS)

Columbia Power & Water Systems (CPWS) administers the cross-connection control program for Columbia'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 Columbia Power & Water Systems (CPWS) by a certified tester.

KJ Fire Protection employs ASSE 5013-certified backflow testers who know Columbia Power & Water Systems (CPWS)'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 Columbia facilities in full cross-connection control compliance.

Why Columbia Contractors Choose KJ Fire Protection

Columbia Fire Protection — Common Questions

Who is the AHJ for fire sprinkler systems in Columbia?

The Authority Having Jurisdiction for fire sprinkler system plan review and inspections in Columbia is City of Columbia Building & Codes Department (931-560-1550) and Maury County Regional Planning Commission. 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.

Who administers backflow testing requirements in Columbia?

Columbia Power & Water Systems (CPWS) administers the cross-connection control program for Columbia'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 Columbia Power & Water Systems (CPWS) in the format specified by their cross-connection control program. KJ Fire Protection handles the complete process — testing, repair if needed, and report submission.

Is KJ Fire Protection licensed to work in Columbia, TN?

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.

How do I get a bid for a project in Columbia?

Call us at (931) 360-5262 or use the contact form on our website. Send us your project type, approximate size, location within Maury 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.

Can you handle NFPA 25 annual inspections for existing buildings in Columbia?

Yes. We inspect and maintain fire sprinkler systems in Columbia 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.

What Maury County project types does KJ Fire Protection have experience with?

We have experience across the full range of commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, hospitality, and multi-family project types active in Maury County. Key markets we serve include: Manufacturing and light industrial, Multi-family residential, Healthcare and medical office, and others. Call us to discuss your specific project type.

Local Resources — Columbia, TN

Key contacts and references for fire protection system projects in Maury County:

Columbia Power & Water Systems — Cross-Connection Control

Columbia's municipal water utility administers the local cross-connection control program. Backflow test reports for fire sprinkler connections must be submitted to CPWS annually under Tennessee Rule 0400-45-01.

Tennessee State Fire Marshal — Contractor Licensing (T.C.A. § 62-32)

All fire sprinkler contractors working in Tennessee must hold a current State Fire Marshal license. License verification is required for AHJ plan review submittal in Maury County.

Maury County Regional Planning Commission

The Maury County Regional Planning Commission handles development review and building permit coordination for projects in unincorporated county areas outside the City of Columbia limits.

NFPA 13 — Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

The governing standard for fire sprinkler system design and installation. All KJ Fire Protection work in Columbia is performed to NFPA 13 requirements.

NFPA 25 — Inspection, Testing & Maintenance Standard

The governing standard for ongoing ITM programs on water-based fire protection systems. Required reference for building owners and facility managers in Columbia managing fire protection system compliance obligations.

Fire Sprinkler Contractor in Columbia, TN

35+ years. Tennessee State Fire Marshal (T.C.A. § 62-32). On schedule. Call us to discuss your next Maury County project.

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