One working fire sprinkler is often all it takes to keep a small fire from becoming much worse. Commercial fire sprinkler maintenance can include making sure your heads get the care they need and your system is installed correctly. Not to mention training your staff on how and when to use it. You never know when a fire could start and cause damage in seconds. Here are some commercial fire sprinkler maintenance tips to follow for your business.
Sprinkler Maintenance Tips
You’ll want to make sure to check these areas of your fire sprinkler system throughout the year.
Locking Sprinkler Control Valves
The locks on your sprinkler control valves should always be open and ready to battle a fire. Sure, you can tell your employees only to turn something off if they’re told too, but what if you install things that no one can change? Regardless, electric lockout devices are the most reliable solution to prevent someone from tampering with valves.
Use Visual Signage Signals
Visual signals can be a great way to communicate. Ensure you put up signage around your sprinkler system. Not only can the signs state to never close the valves “Off.” You can list the consequences that may occur when they go ahead and close the valve. You can even use a picture on your sign instead of writing a long paragraph. Tips To Use Daily
Make sure any painter’s tape is removed from sprinkler heads after painting. Replace sprinklers frequently and test your system annually if they are located in an area that is prone to high heat – like a bakery. Another option is installing high-heat sprinkler heads. Crowding the boxes too much can also affect the sensor’s ability to detect heat, so move the boxes to a shorter collection if possible.
Monthly/Yearly Tips
Here are some tips you can test out to help with commercial fire sprinkler maintenance:
- Annual Inspection of control valves, backflow preventers, and alarm switches.
- Every 5 years perform Gauge replacement and pipe inspections.
- Every 20 years change out sprinkler heads to “fast response.”
- Finally, you should have your system inspected at least once a year.
Brazas Fire has you covered when it comes to complete and reliable fire sprinkler system inspections.
Start Maintaining Your Sprinkler System Today
You never know when a fire could spread and cause major damage to your business. Keep these commercial fire sprinkler maintenance tips in mind and your system will be ready to go when you need it. While no fire prevention method can guarantee that you won’t get a fire, proper care of your fire sprinkler system can help keep you and others safe.
Commercial Fire Prevention Services with Brazas Fire
Here at Brazas Fire, we want to make sure your business are protected all year long. Our team has over 40 years of experience installing, designing, inspecting, and repairing residential as well as commercial fire prevention systems. Serving customers all over Albuquerque, the greater metro-area and statewide. Give us a call today if you would like to learn more about our fire prevention services and how we can help protect your home and business 505-889-8999.