Skip Navigation
StreetEasy Logo

Standpipe renovation

Started by 300_mercer
over 13 years ago
Posts: 10570
Member since: Feb 2007
Discussion about
We live in a pre-war loft building. Does any one know what a standpipe violation is for the building? How much does it cost to fix? What is a standpipe test? How much should it cost? Also, how much does it cost to replace a sprinkler valve? Will appreciate being pointed in the right direction. Thanks.
Response by truthskr10
over 13 years ago
Posts: 4088
Member since: Jul 2009

FAQ standpipe and sprinkler requirements
(fines look hefty)
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/industry_faq_051910.pdf

Ignored comment. Unhide
Response by uptown_joe
over 13 years ago
Posts: 293
Member since: Dec 2011

You will need to hire an NYC-licensed fire suppression company (not just any old plumber); call an engineering firm too if you want professional advice/evaluation first. Expect to spend a few thousand dollars; more if the problems are more extensive.

This stuff is important to get right -- the sprinklers, fire hoses, and other fire safety stuff depend on the standpipe (it's a riser pipe of water for fire suppression systems, if that was unclear) being in unimpaired service.

Ignored comment. Unhide
Response by 300_mercer
over 13 years ago
Posts: 10570
Member since: Feb 2007

thanks.

Ignored comment. Unhide

Add Your Comment

Most popular

  1. 35 Sutton Place...coming soon
    81 Comments
  2. Beautiful Fake Reno
    19 Comments
  3. Bought in 2012, selling now at 100+mm dollar loss
    25 Comments
  4. Bigger Manhattan price chops
    40 Comments
  5. Why Are More Millionaires Renting?
    139 Comments