At the start of this new year, we are giving you some tips to increase the longevity of your fire sprinkler system.
Did you know?
According to ASIB Twelfth (12th) Edition, rule 8082 and 8085:
All installations of 25 years of age or older or where there are obvious signs of corrosion must have sections of pipe removed for inspection and any defect that might adversely affect the performance of the system must be eliminated.
When Does My Fire Protection System Need to Be Serviced?
Type
Wet Sprinkler Control Valves
Deluge Valves
Fire Pumps
Service Interval
Every 3 Years
Annual
Annual
Maintenance
Weekly testing
Weekly testing
Weekly testing
Fire Sprinkler System
Weekly testing of sprinkler system.
Weekly testing of installation control valve.
Weekly testing of fire pump.
Sprinkler spares box has the correct spares & sprinkler spanner.
Check pressure gauges to see if they are in good working order & the correct pressures are indicated as per the required design.
All the required valves are in the open position.
Fire sprinklers are not corroded or damaged.
Piping has no visible signs of corrosion.
Hard to reach areas inspected regularly by qualified technician.
There are no leaks coming from the manifold or fittings.
All pipe supports are intact.
Fire Sprinkler System
Keep record of all maintenance schedule dates to ensure fire protection equipment is serviced and maintained at correct intervals.
Contact details of the fire protection company are kept in a visible location.
Be prepared and conduct regular fire drills (download “What To Do In Case of a Fire Checklist”).
Karen Nieuwoudt, Compliance Director at Elite Fire Protection, leveraged her medical affairs background and her relationship with marketing managers to establish and bridge the gap in marketing for the company. Her blend of skills and collaborative leadership have helped her raise the bar in the fire protection industry. She is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.