How Do I Know If My Fire Sprinklers Are Ready?

10/7/2022 (Permalink)

What Are the Signs That My Fire Sprinklers Are Prepared?

Fire protection can be a critical part of your business and knowing how to keep your fire sprinkler system in top condition is important. Here are some tips for maintaining your sprinklers so that you can ensure that they're ready when you need them most.

About The Sprinkler System

Fire sprinklers are installed in buildings of all types and sizes. A fire sprinkler system is a network of pipes, valves and sprinkler heads connected to an alarm system that automatically detects the presence of smoke in a building. The detection initiates an automatic discharge from one or more pre-determined sprinklers, which releases water over a wide area to suppress the spread of fire while alerting occupants of the building.

Sprinkler maintenance is critical for ensuring that your automatic system operates properly and efficiently. A semi-annual inspection by a licensed professional can help you identify any issues before they become serious problems that could put people at risk.

Cleaning Your Sprinklers

How do you know when to clean your sprinklers?

You should clean them whenever they are dirty. This will ensure that they will be in good working order and able to put out water as soon as a fire starts. If you have an annual inspection from the fire department, the inspector may tell you when it is time for your sprinklers to be cleaned. You can also talk with an expert about this or look at maintenance schedules online if none of these options work for you.

What materials should I use to clean my sprinkler heads?

You will want a non-acidic cleaner that does not contain ammonia, bleach, or sodium hydroxide (also known as lye). These chemicals can damage the metal parts inside of your sprinklers. What do I do once I have my supplies ready?

When cleaning your sprinklers, make sure that all electrical power has been shut off before beginning any work on them! Next: lay down protective sheets like cardboard underneath each head so that no moisture can seep into anything else (and potentially start another fire!) Afterward: use small brushes or toothbrushes where needed; spray cleaners onto brush heads then scrub gently away dirt/grease buildup within assembly holes/pipe openings/etc.; rinse thoroughly after each part has been cleaned thoroughly enough so all traces of dirt are gone from inside components; finally dry everything well with paper towels then replace plastic covers back onto heads again after drying – you don't want mold growth happening inside there too!

Water Shut Off Valve

If your building has a water shut off valve, this is an excellent way to know if your fire sprinklers are ready.

• Find the valve in the building. It should be near an exit door or a stairwell, and it will look like a small faucet that's not connected to anything else. You may need to ask someone for help locating it.
• Shut off the water to your building by turning on the valve so that no water flows out of it at all. 

The Maintenance Schedule for Your Sprinkler System

It is important to know the maintenance schedule for your sprinkler system. If you do not know the maintenance schedule, ask your fire protection professional.

If you are unsure of the maintenance schedule, contact a fire protection professional who can provide you with information specific to your system and location.

Keep an eye on your fire protection and emergency systems to help you keep your business up and running smoothly.

It is important to know when your sprinkler system needs maintenance, especially if you are not familiar with it. If a professional isn't readily available, check for leaks in the piping, damaged or blocked heads and/or nozzles, as well as signs of rust or corrosion.

Fire sprinklers are a great way to protect your business, but they’re not always easy to maintain. That’s why we recommend hiring a professional fire protection company like us at Master Protection Services for all your fire protection needs. We can make sure your system is working properly and ready to use in any emergency.