Top 3 Tips To Prevent Accidental Fire Sprinkler Discharge

7/1/2022 (Permalink)

Sprinkler maintenance prevents unwanted discharges or leaks.

Fire Sprinkler Maintenance

Sprinkler maintenance can benefit your Jester Estates, TX, business in various ways, including the prevention of accidental activation. While sprinklers can extinguish or control fires, they can also destroy any furniture and equipment. Although a water remediation company can handle the situation, you can avoid the problem entirely with the following maintenance tips. 

1. Avoid Extreme Temperatures
A common cause of the accidental discharge is the presence of heat near the sprinklers. Exposure to skylights, active appliances, and cooking equipment can unintentionally trigger the system. Possible solutions include increasing the distance between the two and upgrading the sprinklers to activate at higher temperatures. Cold temperatures can expand the water inside the pipes, increase the pressure and ultimately break them. You can prevent these leaks by installing insulation, using a heat trace system, and draining the pipes yearly.  

2. Prevent Damage to Fire Sprinklers
Another part of sprinkler maintenance that can prevent an unwanted release is the protection from physical damage. Although sprinkler heads are designed to be tough and resistant to most elements, they can still be vulnerable to physical damage. They can be struck by tools, equipment or other objects. Teach your employees about the consequences of water damage so they can avoid impacting these devices. Talk to your provider about installing cages or guards that can protect the sprinklers.

3. Get Professional Installation or Repair
Due to the complexities of the sprinkler system and its components, it should be handled by experienced technicians. Whether the pieces were damaged during transportation or after a flawed installation process, the errors can cause the water to release involuntarily. Repair attempts by anyone with no experience can also result in damage. Ensure that only the fire department or trained professionals handle the system. 
Sprinkler maintenance not only keeps the heads and pipes working as intended but also prevents unwanted discharges or leaks. These devices can suppress or put out fires properly instead of damaging your commercial property further.