The recent arctic temperatures in the South have caused many fire sprinkler system pipe failures due to freezing. With the initial emergency response completed and recovery under way the repairs to the system need to be considered. With thousands of fire sprinkler system repairs pending it is likely your system may be out of service for several days or even weeks. If this is your situation, consider these items:
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Establish a fire watch that will visually check the facility on a regular basis, especially any areas not covered by smoke or fire detection. Review with employee fire prevention and response practices including:
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In addition, the Sprinkler Contractor making the repairs should:
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