How to Maintain Fire Protection System

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How to Maintain Fire Protection System
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Index

1. Maintain Fire Protection System
2. Fire Alarm and Detector
3. Fire Extinguisher
4. Fire Sprinkler Systems
5. Maintenance Tips

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Maintain Fire Protection System

• Fire Protection System maintenance primarily
  involves the maintenance of indoor sprinklers,
  Fire Extinguishers, Smoke detectors.
• Maintenance is something you can do yourself as
  well, as you want to make sure that the fire
  protection system is working at all times.

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1. Fire Alarm And Detector

• Fire Protection System maintenance includes
  detection and alarm equipment.
• The alarms should regularly be tested, and the
  batteries should need to be restored at least
  once a year, depending on the type.

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Maintenance Tips

• 1. Make sure they are installed in the right
  places. There should be detectors on every floor,
  including the basement.
• 2. Test the alarm at least once a week or
  month. You can do this simply by pressing down
  the test button.
• 3. Keep the alarms clean. Dust them often. Do
  not paint over them.

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• 4. Smoke alarms should be changed approximately
  one decade unless they are defected or damaged.
  If this is the case, then they need to be
  replaced immediately.

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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 fire before it has a chance to spread.
• There are different types of extinguishers, and
  its important that you and every employee knows
  how to use the type that is in the building.

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Maintenance Tips

• 1. Check that the vent and hose are not damaged
  or hindered 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 are intact.

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• 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 doesnt have
  to be difficult. You can turn it into a routine.
• Having the regular inspections makes maintenance
  easier.

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3. Fire Sprinkler Systems

• Sprinkler systems are designed to suit building
  conditions.
• If your building has undergone any renovations
  since the system was built, it may need repair
  itself.
• Any changes to a building, Such as changes in the
  water supply, can render the sprinkler system
  useless.
• Its your responsibility to keep the system up to
  date. Through the testing and inspections from
  trained professionals.

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Maintenance Tips

• 1. Never hang anything from the ceiling with any
  objects where the sprinkler heads are located.
• 2. Never paint the sprinkler heads.
• 3. Check the tamper switches every day to make
  sure that the control valves are in open position.

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• 4. If you have the wet-pipe system, protect them
  from freezing with good insulation.
• 5. Do not stack anything close to the heads.
  Stacked items should be at least 18 inches below
  the ceiling.