5 Maintenance Tips for Sprinkler Systems

5 MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Sprinkler maintenance includes everything from properly maintaining the unit and sprinkler head to properly installing the system. Proper training of staff (or family) is essential. Many of the tips listed here are for large buildings and mixed commercial use, but there's no reason you can't implement them yourself to keep your home sprinkler system safe and in good working order.

Sprinkler Maintenance Tips Checking the various components of your sprinkler system is essential throughout the year. Below we give you tips to keep the system working smoothly and to make sure everything is clearly communicated to all employees. Visual Cues Visual communication can go a long way. Post signs near sprinkler systems. These signs should remind crews to leave the valves \"open\". They may also list problems that may arise if the valve is closed. However, sometimes the picture board goes further than the long, word board.

Lock Contrcol Valves Locking open sprinkler control valves ensures they are always ready to fight a fire. Reminding employees not to turn anything off until authorized help is available, but there are devices in place to prevent anyone from changing things. The most effective way to prevent valves from being closed or tampered with is to use an electrical interlock. Useful Everyday Tips Change sprinklers placed in adjacent boxes regularly. After each painting job, be sure to remove all painter's tape from sprinkler heads. If sprinklers are in a commonly high-temperature area, such as a bakery, replace them regularly and test the system at least once a year, or consider replacing them with higher-temperature heads.

Know About NFPA Code 25 Although it is not required for any employee, training in facility sprinkler systems and system security can go a long way. The NFPA created this baseline to rule out static during routine testing. Weekly/Monthly/Yearly Tips Replace gauges and inspect pipes every five years Change out sprinkler heads every twenty years for \"fast response\" and fifty years for others Inspect control valves, alarm switches, and backflow preventers every year General system checks should occur once a year

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