# Sterling Fire Protection > Albertan-owned fire protection contractor in Edmonton. Designs, installs, inspects and repairs fire sprinkler, fire alarm, special hazard suppression, fire pump, backflow prevention, emergency lighting and extinguisher systems for commercial and industrial buildings, with a 24/7 emergency line. Contact: 780.760.0806 (24/7 emergency line), inquiries@rssterling.ca, 17504 111 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 0A2. Guides cite the code editions Alberta references (NFC(AE) 2023, NFPA 25-2017, NFPA 13-2019, CAN/ULC-S536:2019). This site exposes WebMCP tools to in-browser agents (get_contact_details, search_site, list_services, get_industry_guidance, answer_faq, start_quote_request). Manifest: https://www.rssterling.ca/agent/tools.json ## Services - [24/7 Emergency Fire System Repair](https://www.rssterling.ca/fire-protection-services-edmonton/24-7-emergency-repair): Emergency fire sprinkler and alarm repair in Edmonton, 24/7: what to do in the first 15 minutes, freeze-ups, impairments, fire watch and reporting rules. - [Fire Code Consulting in Alberta](https://www.rssterling.ca/fire-protection-services-edmonton/fire-code-consulting): Fire code consulting in Alberta: code analysis, alternative solutions, change of use, and how to answer an order, with the 14-day and 35-day windows. - [Fire Protection Design in Edmonton](https://www.rssterling.ca/fire-protection-services-edmonton/fire-protection-design): Fire protection design in Edmonton: what designers need from you, how hydraulic calcs work, and where permits and registered professionals fit. - [Fire System Inspections in Edmonton](https://www.rssterling.ca/fire-protection-services-edmonton/fire-system-inspections): Fire system inspection in Edmonton under NFC(AE) 2023: what's required, how often, who may test, what a visit covers, deficiencies and LIV reports. - [Fire System Installation in Edmonton](https://www.rssterling.ca/fire-protection-services-edmonton/fire-system-installation): Fire sprinkler and alarm installation in Edmonton for general contractors: phases from underground to occupancy, what you provide, winter work, closeout. ## Fire protection systems - [Backflow Prevention Testing in Edmonton](https://www.rssterling.ca/fire-protection-solutions-edmonton/backflow-prevention): Backflow prevention testing in Edmonton: EPCOR's annual test rule, DCVA or RP on fire lines, report deadlines and what a failed test means. - [Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs](https://www.rssterling.ca/fire-protection-solutions-edmonton/emergency-lighting-exit-signs): Emergency lighting and exit sign testing in Alberta: monthly function tests, yearly full-duration tests, 10 lx levels, 30-minute run times and records. - [Fire Alarm Systems in Edmonton](https://www.rssterling.ca/fire-protection-solutions-edmonton/fire-alarm-systems): Fire alarm system installation in Edmonton to CAN/ULC-S524, verified to S537, tested yearly to S536. Who may test in Alberta and what Edmonton wants in reports. - [Fire Pumps and Private Hydrants in Edmonton](https://www.rssterling.ca/fire-protection-solutions-edmonton/fire-pumps-hydrants): Fire pump testing and private hydrant maintenance in Edmonton: NFPA 20-2016 design, NFPA 25-2017 weekly runs, annual flow tests and winter care. - [Fire Sprinkler Systems in Edmonton](https://www.rssterling.ca/fire-protection-solutions-edmonton/fire-sprinkler-systems): Fire sprinkler systems in Edmonton: how wet, dry, preaction and ESFR types differ, what NFPA 13-2019 requires in Alberta, and who may install them. - [Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Service](https://www.rssterling.ca/fire-protection-solutions-edmonton/portable-fire-extinguishers): Fire extinguisher inspection in Edmonton under NFC(AE) 2023: monthly checks, annual service, six-year maintenance, hydrostatic tests and Alberta tag rules. - [Special Hazard Fire Suppression](https://www.rssterling.ca/fire-protection-solutions-edmonton/special-hazard-suppression): Clean agent, CO2, foam and kitchen fire suppression in Edmonton: which agent suits which hazard, room integrity, discharge safety and who may service. ## Industries - [Aviation and Aerospace Fire Protection](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries/aviation-aerospace): Aircraft hangar fire protection in Alberta: how NFPA 409 groups hangars, foam versus sprinklers, fuel drainage, flame detection and water supply. - [Cold Storage and Refrigeration](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries/cold-storage-refrigeration): Cold storage fire protection in Edmonton: dry and preaction sprinklers for freezers, ice plugs, insulated panels, ammonia rules and testing in the cold. - [Data Centre and Technology Fire Protection](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries/data-technology): Data centre fire protection in Edmonton: preaction sprinklers versus clean agent, room integrity tests, aspirating detection and post-discharge steps. - [Defence and Security Fire Protection](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries/defense-security): Secure facility fire protection in Alberta: detention occupancies, tamper-resistant sprinklers, door locks on alarm, testing access and coordination. - [Food Processing](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries/food-processing): Food plant fire protection in Alberta: combustible dust under NFC(AE) 2023, washdown-rated sprinklers, fryers, kitchen suppression and inspections. - [Healthcare and Life Sciences](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries/healthcare-life-sciences): Fire protection for hospitals, care homes and labs in Alberta: defend-in-place design, testing around patients, emergency power and infection control. - [Hospitality and Entertainment](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries/hospitality-entertainment): Fire protection for Edmonton hotels, nightclubs, theatres and restaurants: high-building rules, voice evacuation, fire safety plans, kitchens and testing. - [Industrial Manufacturing](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries/industrial-manufacturing): Industrial plant fire protection in Edmonton: hazard classes, flammable liquids, quench oil, dust, hot work and when water is the wrong agent. - [Mining, Oil and Gas](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries/mining-oil-gas): Fire protection for oil, gas and mining sites in Alberta: flammable liquid rules, foam and water spray, freeze protection, camps and testing at remote sites. - [Public and Institutional Buildings](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries/public-institutional): Fire protection for schools, campuses, libraries and public halls in Alberta: drill rules, alarm testing, archive protection and work in occupied buildings. - [Residential and Multi-Family](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries/residential-real-estate): Fire protection for apartments and condos in Alberta: NFPA 13 vs 13R, in-suite alarm testing, condo board duties, records and freeze risks in parkades. - [Retail and Commercial](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries/retail-commercial): Fire protection for stores, malls and tenants in Alberta: storage limits, tenant improvement permits, sprinkler coverage changes and food court kitchens. - [Transportation and Infrastructure Fire Protection](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries/transportation-infrastructure): Parkade and transit fire protection in Edmonton: freeze-safe sprinklers and standpipes, electric vehicle battery risks, and where NFPA 130 and 502 fit. - [Warehouse and Logistics](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries/warehousing-logistics): Warehouse fire protection in Edmonton: commodity class, ESFR vs CMSA vs in-rack sprinklers, lithium-ion cautions, fire pumps and dock freeze risk. ## Code and compliance guides - [Alberta Fire Code Compliance for Owners](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/fire-code-compliance): Alberta fire code compliance for building owners: NFC(AE) 2023, who enforces it in Edmonton, inspection duties, records, orders and appeal deadlines. - [Fire Protection FAQ for Alberta Owners](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/fire-protection-faq): Alberta fire protection FAQ, answered to NFC(AE) 2023: sprinkler and alarm standards, inspections, records, orders, backflow and extinguisher tags. - [Fire Safety Guides and Checklists](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/fire-safety-guides): Fire safety checklists for Alberta building owners: monthly walkthrough, inspector visit prep, records and impairments, with links to every Sterling guide. ## Articles - [What the Alberta Fire Code requires for annual inspections](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/alberta-fire-code-annual-inspections): What the National Fire Code 2023 Alberta Edition requires for annual inspections: owner duties, intervals, records and who may test, cited clause by clause. - [What to do when a backflow test fails in Edmonton](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/backflow-test-failed-edmonton): Backflow test failed in Edmonton? EPCOR wants repair or replacement within 5 business days, a retest and a SwiftComply report. Causes, RP vs DCVA, fire lines. - [Best Fire Alarm with Carbon Monoxide Options for Homes](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/best-fire-alarm-carbon-monoxide-options-for-homes): What to look for in a combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm for a home: sensing, power, interconnection, listings and replacement dates. - [Construction site fire safety plans in Alberta, step by step](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/construction-site-fire-safety-plan-alberta): Construction site fire safety plan in Alberta: what NFC(AE) 2023 requires, written acceptance by the fire department and AHJ, hot work rules and impairments. - [Edmonton fire inspection reports and the LIV portal explained](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/edmonton-fire-inspection-report-liv-portal): Edmonton's LIV portal for fire inspection reports started Sept 8, 2026. Systems covered, who registers, 14-day and 24-hour timelines, contractor questions. - [Emergency lighting testing in Alberta, monthly and yearly](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/emergency-lighting-testing-alberta): Emergency lighting testing in Alberta under NFC(AE) 2023 6.5.1.6 to 6.5.1.8: monthly and yearly tests, 30 vs 90 minutes, exit signs, records, common failures. - [ESFR sprinklers in Edmonton warehouses and what limits them](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/esfr-sprinklers-warehouse-edmonton): ESFR sprinklers for Edmonton warehouses under NFPA 13-2019: storage and clearance limits, obstructions, water supply, winter heat and GC coordination. - [Installing a Fire Alarm with Carbon Monoxide Detector? Avoid These Costly Mistakes](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/fire-alarm-carbon-monoxide-detector-installation-mistakes): Eight common mistakes when installing combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, from placement and power to interconnection and testing. - [Fire alarm verification, annual testing and ULC monitoring](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/fire-alarm-verification-ulc-monitoring): Fire alarm verification (S537), annual testing (S536) and ULC monitoring (S561) in Alberta: who may sign, what Edmonton expects and which records to keep. - [Closing out a fire marshal deficiency notice in Edmonton](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/fire-marshal-deficiency-closeout-edmonton): Holding a fire deficiency notice in Edmonton? Fix impairments first, correct and document, know the 14, 35 and 30 day order windows and report through LIV. - [Fire safety plans in Edmonton, who needs one and what goes in it](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/fire-safety-plan-edmonton): Fire safety plan Edmonton: who needs one under NFC(AE) 2023 Div B 2.8, contents, the 12-month review, drill schedules, posting and Edmonton contacts. - [What drives fire sprinkler inspection cost in Edmonton](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/fire-sprinkler-inspection-cost-edmonton): What drives fire sprinkler inspection cost in Edmonton: system type, access, 5-year and 3-year tests, deficiencies, and how to compare quotes fairly. - [Fire watch requirements in Alberta and when you need one](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/fire-watch-requirements-alberta): Fire watch requirements in Alberta under NFC(AE) 2023: system shutdowns, hot work, construction sites, who can act, and what to confirm with Edmonton. - [The 5-year internal sprinkler pipe inspection in Alberta](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/five-year-internal-sprinkler-inspection): 5 year internal sprinkler inspection in Edmonton: NFPA 25-2017 pipe assessment, how it's done, what it finds, obstruction investigations and cost drivers. - [Fire protection closeout documents, a general contractor checklist](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/gc-guide-fire-protection-closeout): Fire protection closeout documents for Alberta projects: acceptance tests, Schedule C-1, City of Edmonton letters, O&M binders and owner records. - [Sprinkler submittals and permits, a guide for general contractors](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/gc-guide-fire-sprinkler-submittals-permits): Fire sprinkler design submittal package explained for general contractors: inputs, shop drawings, hydraulic calcs, Edmonton permits and schedules. - [NFPA 25 inspection frequencies for Edmonton building owners](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/nfpa-25-inspection-frequencies-edmonton): NFPA 25-2017 inspection frequencies for Edmonton sprinkler systems: weekly to 5-year tasks, what changed in 2017, and what winter adds to the calendar. - [Sprinkler system out of service, an owner's impairment checklist](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/sprinkler-system-out-of-service-impairment-checklist): Sprinkler system out of service in Alberta? An owner checklist using NFPA 25 Chapter 15 and NFC(AE) 2023: coordinator, tags, who to notify, the 10-hour rule. - [Types of Fire Extinguisher Classes (A, B, C, D, K): Which One Do You Need?](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/types-of-fire-extinguishers): How to choose the right fire extinguisher class for each hazard, where the code puts them, and what inspection and tags Alberta requires. - [Wet vs dry sprinkler systems for Alberta winters](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/wet-vs-dry-sprinklers-alberta-winters): Wet vs dry sprinkler systems in Alberta: the 4°C freeze line in NFPA 13-2019, when dry pipe or preaction wins, antifreeze limits and winter upkeep. - [How to winterize sprinkler and alarm systems in Edmonton](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources/blog/winterize-sprinkler-alarm-systems-edmonton): Winterize your fire sprinkler and alarm systems in Edmonton before the freeze: dry valves, low-point drains, heat trace, backflow, pumps, batteries. ## Company and contact - [Sterling Fire Protection](https://www.rssterling.ca): Sterling designs, installs, inspects and repairs sprinkler, fire alarm, suppression, pump and backflow systems in Edmonton and Alberta. 24/7 emergency line. - [Contact Us in Edmonton](https://www.rssterling.ca/contact): Contact Sterling Fire Protection in Edmonton for quotes, inspections and emergency fire system repairs. What to send us and what to expect. - [Fire Protection Services in Edmonton](https://www.rssterling.ca/fire-protection-services-edmonton): Fire protection services in Edmonton: design, installation, inspection, code consulting and 24/7 emergency repair, by project stage and who to call. - [Fire Protection Systems in Edmonton](https://www.rssterling.ca/fire-protection-solutions-edmonton): The seven fire protection systems in a commercial building, which building problem each one answers, and how sprinklers, alarms, pumps and lighting connect. - [Fire Protection by Industry](https://www.rssterling.ca/industries): Fire protection by sector in Edmonton and Alberta: hazards, code triggers and system choices for warehouses, hospitals, hotels, plants, data rooms and more. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.rssterling.ca/privacy): How Sterling Fire Protection handles the personal information you send through this website: what we collect, why, who sees it and how to contact us. - [Fire Protection Resources](https://www.rssterling.ca/resources): Alberta fire protection resources: a code compliance guide, a 35-question FAQ, owner checklists and blog articles, written to NFC(AE) 2023. ## Optional - [Full text of key pages](https://www.rssterling.ca/llms-full.txt): services, systems, guides and FAQ in one Markdown file - [Sitemap](https://www.rssterling.ca/sitemap.xml)