Elevator Recall Testing

If your premises is in the City of Los Angeles, you will need a Certified Reg 4 Testing to test your elevator recall system. That would be considered a Reg 4 Elevator Test. In some cases, your insurance company or the State of CA will also request testing. In that you will need to hire a Certified Competent Conveyance (Elevator) Mechanic (CCCM) who is employed by a Certified Qualified Conveyance Company (CQCC). Call or email us for a quote so we can get you scheduled.

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Elevator Recall Repair

Elevator Recall systems can be tricky business, especially because many smoke detectors are obsolete in this day and age. Fortunately, we have the experience in dealing with hard to find replacements in order to get your elevator back up and running, while still maintaining AHJ safety standards. Recently one of our customer’s elevator was down for 3 weeks until we came in and repaired their system after sourcing the proper smoke detectors.

September 14, 2021

Reg 4 Testing

KO Fire, Inc’s President Kevin Opos is licensed by the Regulation 4 Division as a Certified Tester. If your premises exists in the City of Los Angeles, you will need a Certified Reg 4 Tester to test your fire systems. If you receive a notice from the Fire Department, you’ll only have 30 days to hire someone for testing. Call or email us for a quote right ASAP so we can get you scheduled.

Reg 4 Compliance

Building owners and managers must comply with Reg 4 Testing Guidelines or the City Attorney could eventually take action to fine you. We will help you avoid that scenario or if it’s too late we will help get you out of trouble by testing immediately. We have an upstanding relationship with the Reg 4 Unit so we will call the Inspectors to inform them of testing. We will follow standard reporting procedures via the Brycer Compliance Engine. If defects are found, you will have 30 days to make repairs file a retest report. Contact us to receive a quote on Reg 4 Testing and Reg 4 Retest

September 1, 2021

Reg 4 Testing Fire Protection

Fire Alarm Monitoring Service

Your premises may have a Fire Alarm or Fire Sprinkler System with an existing integrated monitoring service. You may be interested in a monitoring service upgrade to digital cellular, or you may be in need of monitoring service initially installed. The way it works is as follows: when your fire alarm or sprinkler system is activated, a signal is sent through a central station monitoring service who will dispatch the local Fire Department to your premises. It’s important to have this tested annually to ensure proper operation. If there are any defects found during testing in regards to your monitoring service operation, it’s in your interest to have it repaired, otherwise you would be paying for a monthly monitoring service that doesn’t work as intended. KO Fire Protection is licensed is Licensed, Bonded and Insured to make necessary repairs.

Monthly Monitoring Quote

Whether requested by the Fire Department or Insurance, you’ll want to get a quote for monthly monitoring services by emailing [email protected]. The information that is important to share with us as a potential service provider is your address, if you currently pay for a monthly monitoring service, and which fire protection systems you have on site. Systems vary and it’s important to know what exists on site so we don’t misquote you. In some cases, its best we make an appointment to stop by the premises.

Supervisory Station Alarm

If your premises is in the City of Los Angeles, you’ll need a Supervisory Station Alarm Reg 4 Test completed for your Monitoring Service. Once the findings of your test pass certification, your Certified Tester will submit a system report on The Compliance Engine by Brycer. There is a standard reporting processing fee of $12, which may be increased over time. If the tester submits a fail, you’ll have 30 days to make repairs then submit a Retest report with another processing fee. Costs vary depending upon your systems and how many defects you had.

Contact us for your Monthly Monitoring Service and Supervisory Station Alarm needs. Email us [email protected] or Call (818) 259-4412

August 5, 2021

Fire Protection Compliance Testing

Regulation 4 Test Los Angeles

Regulation 4 Test in Los Angeles

If your property falls under the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) of the City of Los Angeles, you need to find a licensed Reg 4 Certified Tester to certify your fire protection systems. You may receive an e-mail or post mail notice from the LAFD that you have 30 days to complete testing. In case of any defects found during testing, you’ll have 30 more days to make repairs. KO Fire Protection is licensed for Reg 4 Testing as well as Licensed, Bonded and Insured to make necessary repairs.

Reg 4 Quote

You’ll want to get a quote for Reg 4 Testing. The information that is important to share with a potential certified tester is your address, how many stories your building has, how many units, and which fire protection systems you have on site. Systems vary and its important for your contractor to know what they are facing so we don’t misquote you and arrive on site with surprises. In some cases, its best we stop by the premises if you have complex systems.

The Compliance Engine

Once testing is complete, your Reg 4 Certified Tester will submit your system reports to The Compliance Engine by Brycer. There is a standard reporting processing fee of $12, which may be increased over time. If the tester submits a fail, you’ll have 30 days to make repairs then submit a Retest report with another processing fee. Costs vary depending upon your systems and how many defects you had.