How to Troubleshoot a Fire Sprinkler

Keeping your business safe from fires is one of the most important safety features in your building. Troubleshooting a fire sprinkler system is a job that should be done by a professional from the fire department or the manufacturer of your system. You can do a few things to help with the process of troubleshooting the fire sprinkler.

Instructions

Troubleshooting Your Fire Sprinkler

1. Locate the manufacturer and serial number of your system. You can find this information on the equipment.

2. Contact the manufacturer to locate a licensed repair technician in your area.

3. The technician will conduct tests on the system, including testing all of the valves, water supply, nozzles, sprinkler heads and pipes.

4. Locate the closest fire department, and ask them to inspect your system to make sure any repairs have kept the system up to the fire department's code.

Tips & Warnings

• Systems should be inspected once a year by the fire department or local licensed inspector.

• Never try to troubleshoot a fire sprinkler system yourself. There are many small parts that can be damaged in do-it-yourself repairs and could result in a malfunctioning system.

References

• Fire Sprinker Inspection and Testing