NFPA 13 fire sprinkler installation, NFPA 25 inspections, and certified backflow testing for contractors and building owners in Huntsville and Madison County. 35+ years Southeast experience.
Call Now — (931) 360-5262City of Huntsville Inspections Department and Madison County Building Department (for unincorporated areas)
Alabama State Fire Marshal — Fire Suppression Contractor License
Huntsville, Madison County and surrounding area
Huntsville has become the fastest-growing major metro in Alabama and one of the most dynamic defense/aerospace construction markets in the Southeast. Anchored by Redstone Arsenal — home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the Army Materiel Command, and major defense agency offices — Huntsville generates sustained demand for government facility, laboratory, and defense contractor facility construction that requires specialized fire protection systems.
Beyond defense, Huntsville has attracted major aerospace and defense manufacturers (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Aerojet Rocketdyne), large-scale data center investment driven by the region's fiber infrastructure and low power costs, and an enormous volume of multi-family residential construction to house a technology workforce that has grown dramatically in the past decade.
Alabama requires a separate fire suppression contractor license from the Alabama State Fire Marshal's Office — distinct from Tennessee licensing under T.C.A. § 62-32. KJ Fire Protection carries current Alabama licensure and has established relationships with Huntsville's inspection department. Government and defense facility projects in the Huntsville market often have additional security access and documentation requirements that our crews are experienced in navigating.
Fire sprinkler system construction in Huntsville and Madison County requires plan review approval from City of Huntsville Inspections Department and Madison 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. Alabama State Fire Marshal contractor license documentation 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.
Huntsville Utilities administers the cross-connection control program for Huntsville's water service area under Alabama Environmental Management Commission requirements. Annual testing of backflow preventer assemblies on fire sprinkler system water service connections is required, and test reports must be submitted to Huntsville Utilities by a certified tester.
KJ Fire Protection employs ASSE 5013-certified backflow testers who know Huntsville Utilities'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 Huntsville facilities in full cross-connection control compliance.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction for fire sprinkler system plan review and inspections in Huntsville is City of Huntsville Inspections Department and Madison County Building Department (for unincorporated areas). The Alabama State Fire Marshal's Office administers contractor licensing and may conduct independent reviews. KJ Fire Protection manages the complete submittal process with both local and state AHJs.
Huntsville Utilities administers the cross-connection control program for Huntsville'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 Huntsville Utilities 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 fire suppression contractor license from the Alabama State Fire Marshal's Office, as required for all fire sprinkler work in Alabama. We can provide license documentation with any 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 Madison 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 Huntsville 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 Madison County. Key markets we serve include: Aerospace and defense, Government and military, Data centers, and others. Call us to discuss your specific project type.
Key contacts and references for fire protection system projects in Madison County:
Alabama requires fire suppression contractors to hold a separate state license from the Alabama State Fire Marshal's Office. This is distinct from Tennessee T.C.A. § 62-32 licensure. License verification is required for all fire sprinkler work in Huntsville and throughout Alabama.
Huntsville's building permit and inspection authority. Fire protection system permits and inspections are processed through the Inspections Department for projects within city limits.
Huntsville Utilities administers the water utility's cross-connection control program. Annual backflow preventer testing reports for commercial fire sprinkler connections must be submitted to Huntsville Utilities under Alabama cross-connection control requirements.
The governing standard for fire sprinkler system design and installation. All KJ Fire Protection work in Huntsville 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 Huntsville managing fire protection system compliance obligations.
35+ years. Alabama State Fire Marshal — Fire Suppression Contractor License. On schedule. Call us to discuss your next Madison County project.
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