NFPA 13 fire sprinkler installation, NFPA 25 inspections, and certified backflow testing for contractors and building owners in Nashville and Davidson County. 35+ years Southeast experience.
Call Now — (931) 360-5262Nashville Fire Department — Fire Prevention Division (plan review and approval) and Metro Nashville Codes Administration (building permits)
Nashville, Davidson County and surrounding area
Nashville / Davidson County is one of the most active commercial construction markets in the United States. The metro has attracted billions in corporate relocation (Oracle, Amazon, AllianceBernstein, and dozens of healthcare companies anchored by HCA Healthcare's headquarters), driving sustained demand for Class-A office, high-rise mixed-use, healthcare, and hospitality construction across SoBro, the Gulch, Germantown, and expanding suburban nodes.
The Nashville Fire Department Fire Prevention Division conducts a thorough plan review process — submittals that are incomplete or fail to address local amendments are bounced back quickly. KJ Fire Protection's experience with Nashville NFD's review expectations means our submittals are prepared correctly the first time, protecting your project schedule.
Nashville NFD Fire Prevention Division has specific documentation requirements for fire protection plan submittals, including hydraulic calculation formatting and riser diagram standards. KJ Fire Protection's Nashville submittals are prepared to meet these expectations.
Fire sprinkler system construction in Nashville and Davidson County requires plan review approval from Nashville Fire Department — Fire Prevention Division (plan review and approval) and Metro Nashville Codes Administration (building permits) 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.
Metro Water Services Nashville administers the cross-connection control program for Nashville'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 Metro Water Services Nashville by a certified tester.
KJ Fire Protection employs ASSE 5013-certified backflow testers who know Metro Water Services Nashville'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 Nashville facilities in full cross-connection control compliance.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction for fire sprinkler system plan review and inspections in Nashville is Nashville Fire Department — Fire Prevention Division (plan review and approval) and Metro Nashville Codes Administration (building permits). 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.
Metro Water Services Nashville administers the cross-connection control program for Nashville'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 Metro Water Services Nashville 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 Davidson 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 Nashville 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 Davidson County. Key markets we serve include: High-rise and mid-rise mixed-use, Healthcare, Hospitality, and others. Call us to discuss your specific project type.
Key contacts and references for fire protection system projects in Davidson County:
Metro Nashville's building permit and inspection authority. Fire protection permits are coordinated through Codes Administration with plan review by Nashville Fire Department.
Nashville NFD Fire Prevention Division reviews and approves fire protection system construction documents, including hydraulic calculations, for all projects within Davidson County.
Metro Water Services administers Nashville's cross-connection control program. Annual backflow preventer testing reports must be submitted to Metro Water Services for all commercial fire sprinkler system connections.
The governing standard for fire sprinkler system design and installation. All KJ Fire Protection work in Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Davidson County project.
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