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Fire Sprinkler Systems

Improving safety and protecting lives
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Fire sprinkler infrastructure has become a common concern for older high-rise communities across Hawaii.

Due to recent legislative changes and mandatory Fire and Life Safety Evaluations (FLSEs) for buildings that were constructed before code required sprinklers, many AOAOs are exploring options to better protect their residents’ lives.

Whether you need to design and install a wholly new fire sprinkler system or replace an aged or defective one, we can provide reliable expertise and results in one turnkey solution.

Common Fire Spinkler Problems
Absent Infrastructure

Condo buildings over 75 feet tall and built before 1975 lack fire sprinkler infrastructure. Many AOAO's are now looking at retrofit options to ensure legal compliance and the safety of their residents.

Learn Key Considerations for Fire Sprinkler Retrofits
Aging Infrastructure

Older fire protection systems pose a significant risk when they are not functioning properly. Many of Hawaii's early sprinkler systems from the late 1970s and early 1980s were piped with copper, galvanized steel, polybutylene, or CPVC that has reached the end of its useful life. Replacing them helps ensure your community remains safe for decades to come.

Learn about Fire Sprinkler Piping Materials
Construction Defect

Construction defect claims are surprisingly common in newly built fire suppression infrastructure. When the fire caulk used at wall and joist penetrations is not compatible with the piping material, the pipes deteriorate. Full system replacement is often the only way to repair these premature piping failures.

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SageWater Fire Sprinkler System Solutions
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Engineered Retrofit Solutions

When your building doesn’t already have a fire sprinkler system, designing it to fit your existing spaces can be challenging. Where will you put mechanical equipment like booster pumps, generators and holding tanks? Can you hide pipes in existing shafts? Will you build out soffits to enclose the new sprinkler heads? Answers can depend on building codes, your building layout and (especially in condominiums) the aesthetics that homeowners prefer. Our engineers and construction professionals will collaborate to design and deliver a system that satisfies your project requirements and is code compliant.

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Turnkey Replacement Solutions

For nearly two decades in Hawaii, we’ve pioneered and honed best practices in preconstruction, project management, and construction for replacing plumbing infrastructure in multi-unit residential communities—all while owners and tenants remain in their homes. We combine our proven construction process with a fire watch to deliver your fire sprinkler replacement in one comprehensive solution.

Learn about our Turnkey Pipe Replacement Process
Why Clients Choose SageWater Turnkey Construction
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One contract, one point of accountability

We perform plumbing, drywall, painting, and all finishing work. No coordinating multiple contractors. No finger-pointing when issues arise.

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Residents don't move out

Owners and residents stay in place, which significantly reduces total project expenses and inconvenience.

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Trusted, in-house crews

Every SageWater employee is background-checked and drug screened so you can trust who’s working in your residents’ homes.

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Communication that works

Dedicated project managers oversee a comprehensive resident communication plan, which includes notices, town hall meetings, 24/7 access to a project website, color-coded floorplans, and unit-specific production schedules.

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