Fire Sprinkler Performance and Damage Indicators You Should Not Dismiss

Over the years, unfortunate accidental fires have caused a higher vigilance for fire safety. As a result, fire sprinkler installation is often the top choice for most residential and commercial buildings to prevent fire accidents. The subtle presence of the system makes it affordable yet an efficient option in reducing the risk of fire.

However, it’s easy to get a fire sprinkler system in your building and forget about it completely. The risk of fire accidents is not diminished with fire sprinkler installation. Like any other equipment, a sprinkler system requires regular maintenance and inspection. With time, the setup starts to wither as it endures temperature changes, structural damages, etc. 

Thus, here are a few signs to look out for to ensure your sprinkler system functions properly in case of an emergency.

• Physical Damage: Ensuring all the sprinkler system’s components are intact is a given. Check at least once a month that any head or pipe is not broken. Prioritize this, especially if there has been an earthquake or any renovation has recently been done.
• Water Damage: Any leaks from the sprinkler heads or pipes are a warning sign in itself and must be attended to at the earliest. This could’ve been caused by corrosion in the internal water supply systems. Ignoring even minor leaks could be disastrous not only for the fire sprinkler system but also for the building’s integrity.
• System Checks: Under NFPA’s regulations, inspections must be scheduled once every five years to ensure that the fire sprinkler installation is in sound condition. Prior to this, the safety supervisor should do a round-up taking into account that all gauges have the right water pressure and work well. Moreover, valves’ positioning, labeling, and condition must be noted as well. 
• Temperature Control: Water sprinkler accidents are common knowledge. Unfortunately, their preventive measures are not as widespread. Fire sprinkler systems get triggered when there is a rise in the temperature Thus, overheating a room with the use of stoves or any other activity must be avoided as should letting a room fall below the freezing point.

FireServ, a leading fire protection service provider, is always ready to hear your concerns and help with other fire sprinkler maintenance, and inspection services. Call at (800) 567-5740 to know more.