Like most systems, the fire sprinkler system in your building requires routine inspections, testing, and maintenance to ensure it’s updated, code-compliant, and functioning properly.
Fire sprinkler systems are key fire safety systems used to reduce and manage the spread of fires within a commercial building decreasing the risks of harm to building occupants and property. Like most systems, the fire sprinkler system in your building requires routine inspections, testing, and maintenance to ensure it’s updated, code-compliant, and functioning properly. Postponing fire sprinkler system inspections can result in costly fines, repairs, and replacements while also putting building occupants at risk of harm in a fire emergency. When it comes to determining if the fire sprinkler system in your building needs an inspection, there are few noticeable signs. Continue reading to identify three signs indicating your fire sprinkler system needs to be inspected.
Damage
If you notice visual signs of damage to your fire sprinkler system, such as leaking, corrosion, or damage to your systems pipes and sprinkler heads, you should have your system inspected immediately. Damage to your fire sprinkler system could indicate your system isn’t in working condition and requires repairs or replacement. A damaged or faulty fire sprinkler system is a serious fire hazard that could result in devastating consequences for a building and its occupants if a fire emergency occurs.
Building Changes
If you’ve remodeled or made any physical changes to your building’s structure, your fire sprinkler system needs to be inspected. This ensures that your system is updated to your building’s new infrastructure. It also ensures any damage that may have occurred during the construction process is detected early and resolved before they become dangerous and costly fire hazards for your building, its occupants, and your fire sprinkler system.
Age
Although visual signs of damage are easy to identify, helping you determine if your fire sprinkler system needs to be inspected, age is another indicator. If your fire sprinkler system is old and outdated, it’s essential to contact Chesapeake Sprinkler Company to schedule a fire sprinkler system inspection. Scheduling a fire sprinkler inspection can help you determine if your system is up to date, in working condition, meets building codes, or is damaged and requires any repairs or replacement.
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Chesapeake Sprinkler Company is a leading fire sprinkler contractor in the region. As a full-service fire protection company, we offer design, fabrication, installation, testing, maintenance, and inspection of fire protection systems. Everything you need from your fire suppression specialist.
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