Professional fire protection system inspection safeguards your insurance

Visual Inspection Checklist For Maintenance In Warehouses 

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Insurance companies can cancel your insurance cover or increase your premiums for fire damage should fire clearance certificates not be supplied as proof that the system is fully functional, as well as the negligence of not servicing fire sprinkler systems according to your policy schedule.
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When Does My Fire Protection System Need to Be Serviced? 

Type Fire Equipment 
Hydrants, Hose Reels, Fire Extinguishers 		Wet Sprinkler Control Valves Deluge ValvesFire Pumps
Service IntervalAnnualEvery 3 YearsAnnualAnnual

At the start of this new year, we are giving you a few checks within your warehouse to ensure you call your fire protection company right away for maintenance or correction of any problematic areas you find.

Found Any Hidden Threats? Call Elite Fire Protection to support you.

Landline: 087 741 3517    Email: info@elitefire.co.za

Exits

Fire doors are not blocked and are unlocked
Fire exits and stairways unlocked and clear to access 

Fire Sprinkler System

Fire sprinklers are not corroded or damaged
Piping is not corroded 
All piping is supported correctly  
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 
Sprinklers spares box has the correct spares and sprinkler spanner   
There are no leaks coming from the manifold or fittings and no signs of corrosions 
Check to ensure that all ICV pressure gauges indicate your system is under pressure 

Handheld Fire Protection Equipment 

Hydrant outlets are free of debris
Fire extinguisher gauges are “in the green” 
Fire extinguishers, hose reels and hydrants have seals  

Record Keeping

Fire equipment easily accessible, serviced and maintained  
Keep record of all maintenance schedule dates to ensure fire protection equipment are serviced at correct intervals 
Contact details are kept safely of the fire protection company   
Conduct regular fire drills 
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