Commercial fire sprinklers have been saving lives and minimizing property damage for more than a century.
Commercial fire sprinklers have been saving lives and minimizing property damage for more than a century. A properly functioning fire sprinkler system can prevent a minor fire from escalating. This is why commercial fire sprinkler maintenance is critical. From ensuring proper care of the sprinkler heads to properly setting up the system, employee training is also vital. If a fire occurs, damage can be caused in seconds. Check out these helpful tips for maintaining your commercial fire sprinklers.
Equip the Lock Control Valves
Part of maintaining your commercial fire sprinklers is keeping your lock sprinkler control valves open so they are ready to fight a fire. You may remind your team to shut something off if authorized, but some devices prevent anyone from changing things around. Therefore, using electric lockout devices is the most effective way to avoid tampering with valves.
Visual Cues
Visual communication is essential for maintaining commercial fire sprinklers. For instance:
- Place signs near the sprinkler equipment. These signs must remind employees to leave the valves “open.”
- The signs can list the problems that can happen if they close a valve. Note: A sign with an image can be more results-oriented than a long, wordy sign.
Daily Workplace Tips to Implement
After any paintwork, ensure to remove the painter’s tape from the sprinkler heads. If sprinklers are usually in an area with high heat – such as a bakery – replace them frequently and test the system at least once a year. Or you can replace them with high-heat heads. However, crowding can interfere with the unit’s heat-detection sensors, so ensure the boxes are relocated to a shorter stack if applicable.
Weekly/Monthly/Yearly Tips
Consider these weekly/monthly/yearly commercial fire sprinkler maintenance tips:
- Examine control valves, backflow preventers, and alarm switches every year.
- Don’t forget to replace gauges and inspect pipes every five years.
- Change out the sprinkler heads on your system every 20 years for “fast response.”
General system inspections must be completed once a year. With the professional assistance of Judd Fire Protection, we provide reliable, thorough inspections for fire sprinkler systems.
Contact Judd Fire Protection for Commercial and Residential Fire Prevention
If you want to ensure your home and business are safe throughout the year, trust Judd Fire Protection, LLC. We have over two decades of experience designing, installing, inspecting, and repairing residential and commercial fire protection systems. We serve clients throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and West Virginia. If you are interested in finding out more about our services and protecting your home and business, call Judd Fire Protection at 410-871-3480. Follow us on Facebook, X, and Pinterest.