A fire sprinkler contractors work with the following people:
- fire-related organizations: They collaborate with the local fire department and work under the supervision of an organization that ensures all protocols are followed, from the application of the permit to the installation and right down to the inspection and maintenance. Example of which is the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the United States.
- building-code organizations: There are national and local building codes, and this includes fire prevention. Fire sprinkler contractors should also follow these standards.
- certified fire inspectors: These are people certified by the local fire department or an authorized organization, like the NFPA, to inspect the building before and after the installation of the fire sprinkler
- manufacturers and suppliers: Fire sprinkler contractors directly work with manufacturers or direct suppliers to meet their specific needs when it comes to quantity and other specifications and also to minimize the cost.
- engineers and specialized plumbers: These engineers do the hydraulic calculations, which means determining the amount of water required to efficiently control a fire through a certain medium, which in this case is the fire sprinkler. They closely work with specialized plumbers to take care of the piping designs, materials, and installation.
- insurance companies: Fire sprinkler contractors also work with insurance companies to cover the cost of damages in case accidents happen. The scope of the insurance varies per contract.
