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Got a Renewal Notice from the fire department?
The letter means one or more fire systems in your building are due for a compliance test by a certified tester. Send us the building address. We handle the test and the filing.
What the notice means
The Los Angeles Fire Department tracks the fire protection systems in your building: alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, fire pumps, fire doors, fire escapes, and emergency power. Each one has to be tested on a set schedule by a tester the department has certified for that system.
When a test comes due, the city mails the owner a Renewal Notice. The notice lists the system and the due date. The building stays out of compliance until a certified tester performs the test and files a passing result.
What to do next
Send us the address
The building address is all we need. We confirm which systems are due.
Get a fixed quote
Priced by system type and size. No work starts until you approve it.
We test on site
An LAFD certified tester runs the test. We coordinate with your manager and tenants on timing.
We file with the city
Results go to LAFD through its reporting system, The Compliance Engine. You get a copy for your records.
Systems the notice can cover
Fire Alarm Testing
Annual test of panels, detectors, pull stations, and notification devices.
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Sprinkler Testing & 5 Year Certification
Quarterly and annual inspections and the 5 year certification.
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Standpipe Testing
Class I, Class II (fire hose), and combined systems. Every 5 years.
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Fire Pump Testing
Annual flow test and weekly pump runs.
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Fire Door Testing
Annual test of fire doors and automatic closing assemblies.
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Fire Escape Testing
Annual inspection of exterior fire escapes.
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Emergency Power Testing
Generators, emergency lighting, and stored energy systems. Annual.
See details →Our technicians are never paid on repair volume.
They are paid on accuracy, on time compliance, and customers who stay. A tester with a commission on repairs has a reason to find problems. Ours do not.
If something fails, you get a written list of what failed and a fixed price to correct it. You are free to take that list to anyone.
Common questions
Who counts as a certified tester?
LAFD certifies testers separately for each type of system. Advance Building Protection holds LAFD Regulation 4 certification R4024. We test every system a notice can name: fire alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, emergency lights, generators, exits, and elevators.
What if I ignore the notice?
The building stays out of compliance and LAFD can cite the owner. Open fire code issues also surface in insurance reviews, refinancing, and sales.
I manage several buildings. Can you take all of them?
Yes. Send the addresses together. We schedule them as a group and track every due date going forward.
What happens if something fails?
You get a written list of each deficiency and a fixed price to correct it. We make the repair, retest, and file the passing result. Our technicians are never paid on repair volume.
What does it cost?
Pricing depends on the system type and the size of the building. You get a fixed quote before any work starts.
Do you file the results with LAFD?
Yes. We submit the report through The Compliance Engine, the reporting system the city uses, and send you a copy.
Send us the address and we take it from there
Send us the building address. We reply within one business day with a free fixed quote and dates in the same week.