WHY SPRINKLER INSPECTIONS MATTER TO YOUR BUSINESS?

9/27/2021 (Permalink)

Fire Sprinkler in Business

WHY SPRINKLER INSPECTIONS MATTER TO YOUR BUSINESS?

As a business owner, there are few things more important than protecting your building, employees and equipment from fire damage. Fire sprinkler systems are great way to protect a facility and its occupants from fire. However, fire sprinklers are useless if they are not taken care of. One of the best ways to stay protected is to ensure your fire sprinkler is functioning properly. It is best to have it inspected and tested on a regular basis.

What is a Fire Sprinkler?

A fire sprinkler is a system installed in your business that triggers water or some other fire extinguishing medium to be discharged in an effort to put out fire in your building. These are designed to respond to fires automatically upon a fire being sensed.

Benefits of Sprinkler Inspections

Fire Sprinkler inspection can provide many advantages to your facility in the long run. Some benefits of inspections include:

• Prevent damage to building and sprinkler system due to deficiencies
• Save money on repair costs to sprinkler system and damage to building caused by deficiencies
• Peace of mind that facility is protected
• Save money on insurance premiums
• Keep everyone safe
• Compliance with NFPA and local code

How often to Inspect

Inspecting your sprinkler system regularly is a necessity and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) designed a testing protocol that determines how often each portion of your system, should be tested.

It is recommended that all mechanical parts be checked quarterly, and any portion that detects, hold or monitors pressure be tested twice a year. Annual inspection is recommended as well, and these includes testing the entire system including alarm system and water flow with pipes.

If your equipment becomes damaged, your sprinkler system will not be triggered or your equipment will fail to extinguish a fire. This can lead to increased property damaged damage of equipment a documents and the worst is injury or death.

Signs you need an inspection

• Leaks
• Corrosion
• Head/pipe damage
• Physical Changes to Building

If you find yourself in a situation where your home or business has been damaged by fire, calling a professional may be the best solution. Please call us SERVPRO of Ventura at (805) 656-3911.