About The State Building Sprinkler Head Database
(The Sprinkler System)

On July 19, 2001, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of fire sprinkler heads containing O-rings and sold by Central Sprinkler Company (Central), an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, Gem Sprinkler Company, and Star Sprinkler, Inc.

Executive Order 80 (2001) required that all State agencies, departments, and institutions provide the Division of Engineering and Buildings (DEB) with a complete inventory of all fire sprinklers in their state-owned facilities, identifying them by manufacturer, model, and date of installation if known.  Each agency, department, or institution (state entity) was to determine the number of sprinklers by conducting a physical inspection.  Each state entity was also to report which facilities had no fire sprinklers.

Under the provisions of the voluntary recall, Central (Tyco) has agreed to provide free of charge both replacement sprinkler heads and the labor needed to replace them.  Central has stated that it will arrange for the installation of replacement sprinkler heads by its crews or those of professional sprinkler contractors hired by Central.

As part of this recall process, Central and the Commonwealth have reached an agreement regarding Central and the Commonwealths rights, obligations and responsibilities.  Each State entity having equipment affected by the recall must sign this 'Waiver Agreement'.

'Waiver Agreements'

If there are any questions about passwords, content, claim forms, or Executive Order 80(01), please contact us at: sprinkler@dgs.virginia.gov.