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1825
Surveyor Avenue
Suite 103
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Phone: 805.581.2583
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Residential
Fire Sprinkler Design, Installation, Service & Repairs in
the Southern the California areas.
RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER MAINTENANCE
AND EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS
An NFPA 13D residential fire
sprinkler system has been installed in your home, in accordance
with local codes. The purpose of this type of system is to improve
the chance for occupants to escape or be evacuated if there
is a fire within the home.
The installed sprinklers are activated individually by heat;
i.e., Only the sprinklers in the vicinity of the fire become
active. In the event a fire sprinkler is activated, the alarm
bell on the outside of your home will ring, alerting the occupants,
at which time they should exit the home immediately.
Summarized below are maintenance and emergency procedures:
MAINTENANCE:
Under normal circumstances, your fire sprinkler system will
require minimal maintenance, with exception of the following:
1. On a regular basis, observe the system’s water
pressure on the riser gauge. If the gauge reads zero, contact
a licensed fire sprinkler contractor for an inspection.
2. On a yearly basis, open the system test valve until
the alarm bell begins to ring; a delay of 30 to 60 seconds is
normal. If the alarm fails to ring after this period, contact
a licensed fire sprinkler contractor for an inspection.
3. Keep the fire sprinklers free of dust build-up and
any other form of debris or contamination that may impede operation.
Nothing should be hung or attached to the sprinkler unit that
would disrupt the spray pattern. Replace any sprinkler exhibiting
corrosion or damage.
4. DO NOT PAINT THE FIRE SPRINKLERS; PAINT CAN CLOG THE
SPRINKLER AND PREVENT PROPER OPERATION.
5. In the event that remodeling or construction has altered
the original configuration, additional sprinklers should be
installed, as required, to maintain protection level.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
1. In the event of a fire, the local fire department
must first determine that the fire is fully extinguished. After
this is determined, The fire department or homeowner must shut
off the water at the sprinkler control valve or at the meter.
The fire department will install a new fire sprinkler head from
your spare head box normally located in the garage. (All heads
must be installed with teflon tape and with wrench provided.)
2. The fire department or the homeowner must insure all
repairs have been made and water must be returned to the system.
* Close the main drain and inspectors test valves.
* Slowly open the main control valve.
Note: the alarm bell will sound
while the system is filling.
* Check repairs for leaks. If no leaks are present,
fully open control valve.
Inspect the entire system.
3. If additional work is required please call a licensed
fire sprinkler contractor for service @ 805.581.2583, or Contact
Us here.
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