Automatic fire sprinkler systems can be the ultimate lifesaver. However, like any mechanical device, the systems need to be maintained to offer the greatest protection to structures as well as the contents of those structures and, more importantly, the people who live there.
A sprinkler system is comprised of numerous components that could be obstructions due to particulates or corrosion which can lead to a leak or blockage that could cause a system failure. These dangers are internal and cannot be visible to an untrained eye. You can also appoint a company that provides fire system inspection online.
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If there is no regular inspection or maintenance, the system could fail when it is needed which can cause a building to burn completely despite the best intentions of management and investments. It's not enough to have a fire-proofing system. A properly maintained system is essential.
An extensively automated fire sprinkler system internal inspection can identify any problems with corrosion and obstructions to ensure the system function as it should. The inspections can be carried out visually by trained sprinkler specialists or an independent consultant by using scopes and lab tests. The tests could include:
Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion identifies the presence of bacteria in water sources that can cause damage to the metals within sprinkler systems.
Obstruction Detection: Identifies if foreign matter is blocking pipes, sprinklers or valves, or other elements of the system.
Corrosion detection – It detects "thinning" of the pipe's walls caused by internal corrosive activity, usually resulting from the reaction of water, oxygen, and steel.