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Title: 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.
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