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Sprinkler-System-Maintenance-Checklist

The document outlines a checklist for routine maintenance and inspection of fire sprinkler systems, emphasizing the importance of regular checks on control valves, sprinkler heads, and piping. It recommends keeping replacement parts on hand and conducting quarterly inspections by professionals, while also noting that local regulations may require more frequent checks. The checklist serves as a guideline and does not cover all compliance issues, advising consultation with insurance or legal representatives for specific requirements.

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Sprinkler-System-Maintenance-Checklist

The document outlines a checklist for routine maintenance and inspection of fire sprinkler systems, emphasizing the importance of regular checks on control valves, sprinkler heads, and piping. It recommends keeping replacement parts on hand and conducting quarterly inspections by professionals, while also noting that local regulations may require more frequent checks. The checklist serves as a guideline and does not cover all compliance issues, advising consultation with insurance or legal representatives for specific requirements.

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SPRINKLER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Presented by CMB Insurance Brokers

Date: Review conducted by:

To help ensure a fire sprinkler system operates properly, routine fire sprinkler maintenance and testing should be
conducted regularly.

GENERAL INSPECTION YES NO N/A

Check control valves weekly to verify that they are in the open position. ☐ ☐ ☐

Inspect all sprinkler heads regularly to verify that they are free of dust, paint, residue, etc. ☐ ☐ ☐

Check to ensure storage items are at least 46 centimetres below sprinkler heads to allow
adequate discharge. Some newer sprinklers require 91 centimetres of clearance. To verify ☐ ☐ ☐
your sprinkler requirements, check the manufacturer’s instructions.

Inspect all piping to ensure that nothing is hung from it and it is well supported. ☐ ☐ ☐

Inspect fire department connections to verify the connections are both accessible and ☐ ☐ ☐
visible.

Verify caps or plugs are in place and undamaged. ☐ ☐ ☐

Verify adequate heat is maintained to prevent freezing. ☐ ☐ ☐

MAINTENANCE YES NO N/A

Keep replacement sprinkler heads and a replacement wrench on hand. ☐ ☐ ☐

Perform operational testing on a regular basis. This includes testing water flow devices, ☐ ☐ ☐
sprinkler valve tampers and the main drain for each sprinkler system.

Maintain testing records for file review. ☐ ☐ ☐

A full sprinkler system inspection should be performed quarterly by a knowledgeable


professional. Some provinces and cities may require more frequent inspections. Most
sprinkler contractors offer economical, long-term service agreements. These contractors ☐ ☐ ☐
can provide you with test certificates, which will comply with your insurance company and
local fire department inspection requirements.

This checklist is merely a guideline. It is neither meant to be exhaustive nor meant to be construed as legal advice. It does not
address all potential compliance issues with federal, provincial or local standards. Consult your licenced commercial property and
casualty representative at CMB Insurance Brokers or legal counsel to address possible compliance requirements. © 2017 Zywave,
Inc. All rights reserved.
SPRINKLER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

INSPECTION REPORT FIRE SPRINKLER CONTROL VALVES

VALVE LOCATION CONTROLS VALVE IS:


NUMBER
OPEN CLOSED

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