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How to Maintain Fire Protection System

Fire Protection System maintenance primarily involves the maintenance of indoor sprinklers, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke detectors. Maintenance is something you can do yourself as well, as you want to make sure that the fire protection system is working at all times.

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How to Maintain Fire Protection System

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  1. How to Maintain Fire Protection System

  2. Index • Maintain Fire Protection System • Fire Alarm and Detector • Fire Extinguisher • Fire Sprinkler Systems • Maintenance Tips

  3. Maintain Fire Protection System • Fire Protection System maintenance primarily involves the maintenance of indoor sprinklers, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke detectors. • Maintenance is something you can do yourself as well, as you want to make sure that the fire protection system is working at all times.

  4. 1. Fire Alarm And Detector • Fire Protection System maintenance includes detection and alarm equipment. • The alarms should regularly be tested, and the batteries should need to be restored at least once a year, depending on the type.

  5. Maintenance Tips 1. Make sure they are installed in the right places. There should be detectors on every floor, including the basement. 2. Test the alarm at least once a week or month. You can do this simply by pressing down the test button. 3. Keep the alarms clean. Dust them often. Do not paint over them.

  6. 4. Smoke alarms should be changed approximately one decade unless they are defected or damaged. If this is the case, then they need to be replaced immediately.

  7. 2. Fire Extinguisher • Any type of fire extinguisher in your building or workplace should be check regularly. • If it works correctly, an extinguisher can put out a fire before it has a chance to spread. • There are different types of extinguishers, and it’s important that you and every employee knows how to use the type that is in the building.

  8. Maintenance Tips 1. Check that the vent and hose are not damaged or hindered in any way. 2. Make sure there are no dents, dirt, rust on the pump. 3. If there are a pin and tamper seal, make sure they are intact.

  9. 4. Check the pressure usually to make sure that it is at the recommended level. 5. If an extinguisher is used, it should be restored immediately afterwards. • Fire protection system maintenance doesn’t have to be difficult. You can turn it into a routine. • Having the regular inspections makes maintenance easier.

  10. 3. Fire Sprinkler Systems • Sprinkler systems are designed to suit building conditions. • If your building has undergone any renovations since the system was built, it may need repair itself. • Any changes to a building, Such as changes in the water supply, can render the sprinkler system useless. • It’s your responsibility to keep the system up to date. Through the testing and inspections from trained professionals.

  11. Maintenance Tips 1. Never hang anything from the ceiling with any objects where the sprinkler heads are located. 2. Never paint the sprinkler heads. 3. Check the tamper switches every day to make sure that the control valves are in open position.

  12. 4. If you have the wet-pipe system, protect them from freezing with good insulation. 5. Do not stack anything close to the heads. Stacked items should be at least 18 inches below the ceiling.

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