How To Keep Your Fire Sprinklers Ready

6/16/2021 (Permalink)

How do you know if your fire sprinkler system will do the job if there is ever an emergency? The only way to be sure is if you do your part in performing regular maintenance.

How Sprinkler Systems Work

Fire suppression systems are more complex than one might think. When a fire breaks out, the heat from the flames triggers the nearest sprinkler heads then pressurized water pours from the nozzles. This way, the water is concentrated on the actual fire and your property suffers less water damage.

When You Should Inspect Your Sprinklers 

Aside from the sprinkler heads, there are a lot of valves and intricate piping that are hidden from view. All of these parts need to be routinely inspected to make sure your fire suppression system is in top shape. You should:

• Inspect for manual valve positioning (they should be in the 'open' position, leaks and build-up on sprinkler heads weekly.
• Examine valves, system gauges, alarms, fire department connectors and system water pressure quarterly.
• Conduct a professional assessment of your entire fire sprinkler system yearly.

By creating a routine for upkeep, you will know that if an incident does happen, you have done all you can to be ready.

What To Do After Sprinklers Deploy

While sprinklers do a great job of limiting fire damage, they can cause quite a bit of water damage in the process. If you suffer a property fire, it is best to reach out to a commercial fire and restoration services company in Tacoma for help. These experts can give you an accurate assessment of the damages and offer help and advice for dealing with fire sprinkler cleanup.
Your property’s fire sprinkler system might not be on your mind all of the time, but knowing how it works and performing regular maintenance keeps you and your system ready for when it needs to fight flames.