Control Systems

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Licensed Fire & Life Safety Contractor — Texas

NFPA Compliance Services
Dallas / Fort Worth, TX

Control Systems provides full-scope NFPA compliance inspections, testing, and certification for commercial buildings throughout the DFW Metroplex — fire sprinklers, alarms, suppression, ERRCS, nurse call, and life safety systems. Serving Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and surrounding counties from our Arlington office.

NFPA 10 · 17 · 25 · 72 · 99 · 101 Dallas · Tarrant · Collin · Denton · Rockwall 24/7 Emergency Response Texas Licensed & Insured
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Why NFPA Compliance Matters

Is Your Dallas or Fort Worth Building NFPA Compliant?

Texas adopts the NFPA family of codes as the baseline standard for fire and life safety in commercial buildings. The Dallas Fire-Rescue, Fort Worth Fire Department, and the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office enforce these codes through annual inspections — non-compliant buildings face fines, remediation orders, or loss of occupancy certificates. The DFW Metroplex is one of the fastest-growing commercial markets in the US — with massive corporate campuses, healthcare systems, hospitality venues, and industrial facilities, NFPA compliance is critical across all of Dallas and Tarrant counties. As the DFW area's trusted fire life safety compliance contractor with 20+ years of experience, Control Systems keeps your facility fully compliant across every applicable NFPA standard.

Fire Sprinkler Testing & Inspection (NFPA 25)
Fire Alarm Systems (NFPA 72)
Fire Suppression Systems (NFPA 17/17A)
Fire Extinguisher Inspection (NFPA 10)
ERRCS / DAS Testing (NFPA 72 Ch. 24)
Nurse Call Systems (NFPA 99)
Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
Burglar Alarms & Access Control
Structured Cabling & Fiber (NFPA 70)
Code-by-Code Coverage

NFPA Standards We Service in Dallas & Fort Worth

Every NFPA code below is enforced across the DFW Metroplex. As a licensed commercial fire code compliance contractor in Dallas and Fort Worth, Control Systems provides inspections, testing, and written compliance documentation for each standard — satisfying Texas State Fire Marshal requirements for all commercial occupancy types throughout Tarrant and Dallas counties.

NFPA 25
Fire Sprinkler Inspection & Testing

Texas enforces NFPA 25 for all water-based fire protection systems. We perform quarterly wet pipe inspections, annual dry pipe tests, five-year internal pipe inspections, and full hydraulic flow testing for commercial properties throughout Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, Frisco, McKinney, and all of the DFW Metroplex.

Annual Required
NFPA 72
Fire Alarm System Compliance

Annual testing of all initiating devices, smoke detectors, notification appliances, and central station monitoring connections. We provide written NFPA 72 inspection records required by Dallas Fire-Rescue, Fort Worth Fire Department, and all DFW municipal fire authorities for occupancy compliance.

Annual Required
NFPA 72 Ch. 24
ERRCS / DAS Testing Dallas & Fort Worth

Texas fire code requires first responder radio coverage in applicable commercial buildings. We install, test, and certify BDA and DAS systems to NFPA 72 Chapter 24 standards — critical for Dallas and Fort Worth's high-rise towers, AT&T Discovery District, Uptown Dallas, Sundance Square, and major corporate campuses along LBJ Freeway, SH-114, and the Las Colinas corridor.

Annual Certification
NFPA 10
Fire Extinguisher Inspection

Annual portable fire extinguisher inspections, 6-year internal maintenance, and hydrostatic testing per NFPA 10. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 cross-references NFPA 10 for all workplace extinguishers — our inspections satisfy both requirements for Dallas and Fort Worth area businesses across all industry sectors.

Annual + 6-Year
NFPA 17 / 17A
Fire Suppression Systems DFW

As a licensed commercial fire suppression system contractor in Dallas and Fort Worth, we handle semi-annual kitchen fire suppression system inspections (NFPA 17A) and annual clean agent suppression system inspections (NFPA 17). The DFW restaurant scene — from Deep Ellum and Uptown Dallas to the West 7th Street corridor in Fort Worth — demands reliable semi-annual suppression service.

Semi-Annual Required
NFPA 99
Healthcare & Nurse Call Systems

NFPA 99 governs nurse call systems, medical gas systems, and electrical systems in DFW hospitals, assisted living facilities, and outpatient clinics. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission oversees healthcare licensing — with UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott & White, Texas Health Resources, and Medical City Healthcare all headquartered in DFW, NFPA 99 compliance is one of our largest service lines in this market.

HHSC Required
NFPA 101
Life Safety Code Compliance

Annual inspection of means of egress, exit signage, emergency lighting, and occupancy load compliance under NFPA 101. Required for all commercial occupancies across Dallas, Fort Worth, and the DFW Metroplex — violations identified during our inspections include a written remediation plan and fast-turnaround correction service.

Annual Required
NFPA 70
Structured Cabling & Data/Fiber

Commercial structured cabling, fiber optic backbone, and voice/data installation per NEC (NFPA 70) standards. We handle complete low-voltage cabling infrastructure for new construction and tenant build-outs throughout Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie, and all DFW Metroplex communities.

New Construction
Why Control Systems

The DFW Metroplex's Multi-Code Fire & Life Safety Experts

20+
Years Industry Experience
Two decades of fire protection compliance in Texas — delivering reliable NFPA compliance services to commercial, healthcare, corporate, and industrial facilities across the entire DFW Metroplex.
24/7
Emergency Response
System failures don't keep business hours. Our Arlington-based technicians are available around the clock for emergency fire safety inspections and service calls throughout Dallas and Tarrant counties.
1
Contractor, All Codes
We cover NFPA 10, 17, 25, 72, 99, and 101 — one licensed Texas contractor for all your fire code compliance needs across the DFW Metroplex.
100%
Written Documentation
Every inspection includes a detailed written report suitable for AHJ submission, Texas State Fire Marshal audits, HHSC licensing reviews, and insurance requirements.
Coverage Area

Serving Dallas, Fort Worth & the Entire DFW Metroplex

Our Arlington team covers a 100-mile service radius — delivering NFPA compliance services, fire safety inspections, and fire suppression system inspections to every city and county in the DFW Metroplex and beyond. We handle full fire code compliance in Dallas, Fort Worth, and all surrounding communities.

Dallas County
Dallas · Irving · Garland · Mesquite · Carrollton · Richardson · Grand Prairie · Farmers Branch · Duncanville · DeSoto
Tarrant County
Fort Worth · Arlington · North Richland Hills · Mansfield · Euless · Bedford · Hurst · Grapevine · Southlake · Keller
Collin County
Plano · Frisco · McKinney · Allen · Wylie · Murphy · Celina · Prosper · Anna · Melissa
Denton County
Denton · Lewisville · Flower Mound · Little Elm · The Colony · Corinth · Highland Village · Argyle
Rockwall County
Rockwall · Rowlett · Royse City · Heath · Fate · McLendon-Chisholm
Ellis County
Waxahachie · Ennis · Midlothian · Red Oak · Italy · Corsicana (shared)
Johnson County
Cleburne · Burleson · Joshua · Alvarado · Keene · Godley
Parker / Wise Counties
Weatherford · Mineral Wells · Decatur · Bridgeport · Springtown · Azle
📍 All locations within approximately 100 miles of our Arlington office at 2201 Brookhollow Plaza Dr. Not sure if we cover your area? Call us at 888-780-6465 — if we can get there, we will.
Common Questions

NFPA Compliance FAQs — Dallas & Fort Worth, TX

Questions from facility managers, property owners, and building operators throughout the DFW Metroplex about fire code compliance, NFPA inspections, and fire life safety requirements in Texas.

Commercial buildings in Dallas and Fort Worth must comply with the Texas Fire Code, which is based on the International Fire Code (IFC) with Texas amendments and is enforced locally by Dallas Fire-Rescue, Fort Worth Fire Department, and all municipal fire authorities throughout the Metroplex — and statewide by the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office. All NFPA standards including NFPA 25, 72, 10, 17, and 101 are adopted by reference and enforced throughout Dallas and Tarrant counties. Control Systems provides full fire code compliance inspections and documentation for all commercial occupancies across the DFW Metroplex.
Texas enforces NFPA 25, requiring annual inspections for all water-based fire suppression systems. Wet pipe systems also require quarterly inspector test valve checks. Commercial buildings in Dallas and Fort Worth must maintain inspection records available to their local AHJ or the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office upon request. Control Systems provides NFPA 25 inspections throughout the DFW Metroplex with same-week scheduling and written compliance documentation.
Yes. Texas fire code requires Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) in applicable new commercial construction and major renovations where first responder radio signal coverage is insufficient. Buildings over applicable square footage or height thresholds require a BDA system tested and certified annually under NFPA 72 Chapter 24. This is especially relevant for the DFW Metroplex's rapidly expanding high-rise residential towers in Uptown Dallas, corporate campuses in Las Colinas and Frisco, and large mixed-use developments along major corridors. Control Systems provides full ERRCS installation, testing, and certification throughout Dallas and Tarrant counties.
Yes. Commercial kitchens throughout Dallas and Fort Worth must have NFPA 17A-compliant kitchen fire suppression systems inspected every six months. This is required by the Texas Fire Code and by most commercial property insurance carriers. The DFW dining scene — from Deep Ellum, Uptown, and Bishop Arts in Dallas to the Near Southside and Sundance Square in Fort Worth — all fall under this requirement. Control Systems services all major suppression brands including Ansul, Amerex, and Kidde throughout the Metroplex.
Yes. NFPA 99 applies to all hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and outpatient clinics in the DFW Metroplex. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducts licensing inspections that include NFPA 99 compliance checks — a failed HHSC inspection can result in license suspension. With UT Southwestern Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White, Texas Health Resources, and Medical City Healthcare all operating major facilities throughout the Metroplex, NFPA 99 compliance is one of our highest-demand services in the DFW market. Control Systems provides nurse call system installation and NFPA 99 compliance inspections for healthcare facilities throughout Dallas and Tarrant counties.
Buildings that fail NFPA compliance inspections in Dallas or Tarrant County may receive a Notice of Violation from their local fire authority or the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office. Depending on severity, this can result in monetary fines, a required remediation timeline, or an order to cease occupancy. Control Systems provides a detailed written deficiency report with every inspection and can schedule remediation work immediately to keep your DFW facility in compliance.

Schedule Your NFPA Compliance Inspection in Dallas or Fort Worth Today

As a licensed fire protection compliance contractor in the DFW Metroplex with 20+ years of industry experience, Control Systems provides same-week scheduling for all NFPA compliance services and written reports you can submit directly to your AHJ or HHSC. Serving all of Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Rockwall, Ellis, Johnson, and Parker counties.

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