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Keeping Your Building's Fire Sprinkler System Working Effectively

1 October 2021

Terrence Hayes

Fire sprinkler systems can be some of the most important tools available to you when it comes to protecting your building against the damages fires are able to cause. However, these sprinkler systems will need to be maintained and inspected in order to keep the building's fire protection effective.

Recognize the Need for Regular Fire Sprinkler Inspections

Over the course of time, it can be possible for problems to develop in a sprinkler system that may greatly reduce its ability to function. For example, it may be possible for a small leak to develop that may allow the water stored in the fire sprinkler system to seep out, which may leave the pressure too low to allow it to effectively extinguish flames when they start. A fire sprinkler inspection will be able to reduce the threat of these problems. An inspection will help by identifying a range of potential problems with the sprinklers that will have to be addressed in order for them to continue to provide effective protection.

Appreciate the Inspection Tools That Are Available for This Work

A building owner may not be willing to arrange the appropriate type of inspection to be done for their sprinklers as they may not have confidence in the ability of these professional services to identify problems. In reality, a visual inspection will only be part of this process. In most cases, these professional services will be able to utilize a variety of tools and software solutions in order to assess the condition of the fire sprinklers without the need to activate them. For example, these scanning systems can help to assess the amount of water that is in the system to ensure that there will be sufficient pressure with the system is needed.

Keep Records of Your Fire Sprinkler Inspections​

Fire sprinklers are often required as a part of the building codes for most communities. For commercial buildings, it can be a legal requirement for them to conduct regular inspections and assessments of these systems. In the event that there is a fire, malfunction, or other issues, the business may be fined if it is discovered to have failed in its responsibility to maintain these systems. Retaining the records from your fire sprinkler inspection can be an important step for proving compliance. To avoid the risk of these documents being destroyed in the fire, they should be stored in a fireproof safe as well as having digital copies made that can be stored off-site.

To learn more, contact a company like InspectNTrack near you. 

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