How To Maintain Your Sprinkler System

11/21/2018 (Permalink)

Remember to check sprinklers for damage to avoid flooding in your Chagrin Falls,OH business

The fire sprinkler system is the primary deterrent for extensive damage and loss of life if a blaze breaks out in your commercial building. Annual inspections on your building in Chagrin Falls, OH, must be completed by a professional to remain up to code, but you still need to keep an eye on your system throughout the year to identify necessary maintenance issues. The following checklists can help ensure that your system stays working all year long.

Monthly Checks

Every month, you should check your system's gauges and valves. This helps you identify leaks and make sure the system can properly detect dangerous changes in temperature. Your valves should meet certain criteria:

• All fully open or closed (depending on system)
• Free of leaks and visible damage
• Accessible
  
• Properly labeled
  

If your valves are leaking, you should call not only the company that installed the sprinklers for maintenance but also a water damage remediation company to take care of the fire sprinkler cleanup. Gauges should also be in good condition and showing the right water pressure for your system.

Quarterly Checks

Every three months, you should perform additional checks on your fire sprinkler. It is a good idea to dry test your fire suppression system once a quarter to ensure that it is ready to spring into action if the sensors go off. Check for visible damage to every working part of the system. It should be maintaining adequate pressure. Make sure the alarm sends the correct message when activated. If anything looks wrong or out of place, contact the company that installed the system for maintenance.

A reliable fire sprinkler system is essential for keeping your employees safe in the event of a fire. By sticking to a regular maintenance schedule that includes annual inspections as well as monthly and quarterly inspections, you can rest assured that your system will work when you need it to.