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Pride in the work we do!

Founded in 1995, Patterson Fire Protection Systems, Inc. is a family owned and operated, full-service solution for residential and commercial fire sprinkler systems in the Tahoe and Truckee area.

Tom Patterson brings 30+ years of invaluable field experience to the business and, more importantly, to our clients.

Our projects consist of new construction and retrofits for single/multi-family residences, and commercial buildings. From concept to completion, our priority is to protect families and property from fire risk and damage.

We take pride in knowing the systems we install could one day save someone’s life and protect their property from extensive damage.

We are licensed to design, install, repair, and test your fire sprinkler system in California and Nevada.

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FAQ's

New single-family homes, duplexes, and manufactured homes require home fire sprinkler systems. Existing homes that are remodeled will also likely need to add a fire sprinkler system.

Fire sprinklers are activated when the temperature of the liquid-filled bulb in the sprinkler reaches 155-286 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke from cooking or smoking a cigar or cigarette will not activate the fire sprinkler.

In-home fire sprinklers are intended to address any fire close to the sprinkler inside the home, not the exterior of the home. Sprinklers can be installed under the exterior eaves of the home to help protect the home exterior, but this would not protect the roof from flying embers.

The fire sprinkler closest to the fire will activate. Other fire sprinklers in the home will only activate if there is a fire near them.
Yes, you may have only 1-2 minutes or less to escape once a fire has broken out in your home. A smoke detector will alert you of a potential fire likely before the heat of the fire activates the sprinkler, therefore, giving you more time to escape.
Possibly, contact your insurance provider to see if they offer any discounts.

Homes in the Truckee/Tahoe area have antifreeze installed in the systems so there is no need for any extra steps to winterize your system. The room or area that contains the fire sprinkler equipment must be kept at a minimum of 40 degrees or protected from freezing.

Homes in the Truckee/Tahoe area have antifreeze installed in the systems so there is no need for any extra steps to winterize your system.

Some areas require an annual inspection for residential fire sprinkler systems. All commercial systems require an annual inspection. Given the potential risk a fast-moving fire poses to family and property, we highly recommend annual inspection to ensure the system is fully operational. To schedule your annual inspection, please call or send a request through our contact page.

Water/antifreeze will start to spray and the exterior bell will sound. Smoke alarms may also sound if they are tied into the fire sprinkler system.

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P.O. Box 3416, Truckee, CA 96160

530-392-0470

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