Chicago, April 12, 2022 —Metropolitan Fire Protection, Inc. (MFP) has been awarded a five-year extension on its contract to inspect, test, and maintain the fire sprinkler systems at 12 Pace bus terminals in the Chicago metro area. The facilities, located throughout the six northeastern Illinois counties served by the public transportation and paratransit provider, range from Pace’s 30,000 square-foot paratransit facility in McHenry to its 176,000 square-foot South Division garage in Markham.
“Working with us over the past five years has allowed Pace bus management to experience firsthand the safety dividends of a well-maintained fire sprinkler system,” said Robyn Wehrle, MFP inspection and testing coordination manager. “Our certified Local 281 Sprinkler Fitters provide the specific expertise needed to follow proper protocols for buildings housing gasoline-powered vehicles and keep both the people and the buses protected.”
At the 12 Pace garages, MFP conducts all quarterly, semi-annual, annual sprinkler system inspections, including five-year obstruction investigations, monthly fire pump churn, and annual fire pump testing governed by state, municipal, and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) guidelines. The scope of work includes testing wet, dry, and deluge systems, as well as any hydrants located on the Pace premises. In addition, MFP’s union sprinkler fitters are on hand to ensure all equipment is up to code and rapidly make repairs to the sprinkler systems.