How to Maintain Fire Protection System

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Index1. Maintain Fire Protection System

2. Fire Alarm and Detector

3. Fire Extinguisher

4. Fire Sprinkler Systems

5. Maintenance Tips

Maintain Fire Protection System

Fire Protection System maintenance primarily involvesthe maintenance of indoor sprinklers, FireExtinguishers, Smoke detectors.

Maintenance is something you can do yourself as well,as you want to make sure that the fire protectionsystem is working at all times.

1. Fire Alarm And Detector

Fire Protection System maintenance includesdetection and alarm equipment.

The alarms should regularly be tested, and thebatteries should need to be restored at least once ayear, depending on the type.

Maintenance Tips

1. Make sure they are installed in the right places. Thereshould be detectors on every floor, including thebasement.

2. Test the alarm at least once a week or month. You cando this simply by pressing down the test button.

3. Keep the alarms clean. Dust them often. Do not paintover them.

4. Smoke alarms should be changed approximately onedecade unless they are defected or damaged. If this isthe case, then they need to be replaced immediately.

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 firebefore it has a chance to spread.

There are different types of extinguishers, and it’simportant that you and every employee knows how touse the type that is in the building.

Maintenance Tips

1. Check that the vent and hose are not damaged orhindered 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 areintact.

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.

3. Fire Sprinkler Systems Sprinkler systems are designed to suit building conditions.

If your building has undergone any renovations since thesystem was built, it may need repair itself.

Any changes to a building, Such as changes in the watersupply, can render the sprinkler system useless.

It’s your responsibility to keep the system up to date.Through the testing and inspections from trainedprofessionals.

Maintenance Tips

1. Never hang anything from the ceiling with any objectswhere the sprinkler heads are located.

2. Never paint the sprinkler heads.

3. Check the tamper switches every day to make surethat the control valves are in open position.

4. If you have the wet-pipe system, protect them fromfreezing with good insulation.

5. Do not stack anything close to the heads. Stackeditems should be at least 18 inches below the ceiling.