Fire Protection Equipment Safety Practices Cold （消防设备安全实践冷）.pdfVIP

TB 4500 Page 1 of 14 Rev 052710 LOSS CONTROL TECHNICAL BULLETIN Safety Practices Fire Protection Equipment – Cold Weather Cold weather freeze-ups can damage or place vital fire protection systems out of service. Past losses include a single freezing-wind and snow storm which caused $880 million of property damage in 41 states. If preventive maintenance is not perform on your automatic sprinkler system, cold weather may result in sprinkler pipe breakage, major water damage and an impaired automatic sprinkler system. A preventive maintenance program should be ongoing; however, it is particularly crucial during cold weather where there is a need for winterizing automatic sprinkler systems through basic steps of preventive maintenance. To maintain sprinkler protection in your property when cold weather has approached, here are some areas of concern to investigate: WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS All portions of the building which are sprinkled, including attics, hallways, stairways and areas above ceilings should be o heated to at least 40 F. Windows, skylights and doors should be in good repair, tight fitting and weather-stripped where feasible. Ventilators in attics or concealed spaces should be closed if not needed in cold weather. A special thermometer may be used to obtain a record of minimum temperatures. Special anti-freeze systems should be properly serviced and maintained. Cold-weather valves, if present in your system, should be closed. All other normal