Description should include using authorized sprinkler companies to service sprinkler systems. This should include
- following SOPs
- replacing heads
- restoring the system.
In cases when the system is not restored, a fire watch, which can only be implemented by a fire official, is recommended until the system is restored.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why should fire departments use a sprinkler company to return a sprinkler system to service?
- What are some potential liabilities of a fire department returning a sprinkler system to service?
- Why is it essential to ensure the fire is out prior to returning a sprinkler system to service?