How Do You Prevent Your Sprinkler From Freezing?
Prevent frozen pipes this winter! Learn Guard-X Protection incendie’s expert tips to protect your sprinkler system and avoid costly damage.
With Quebec’s harsh winters, it’s crucial to properly prepare your sprinkler system. Frozen pipes can not only cause costly damage, but also prevent water from reaching the affected area in the event of a fire.
The fire protection specialists at Guard-X share their best practices to help you safeguard your system during the cold season.
7 Steps to Prevent Your Sprinklers from Freezing
- Schedule a sprinkler system inspection before winter.
An annual inspection by a certified professional will detect any issues and allow for timely repairs. - Have your heating system inspected and maintained.
Make sure it’s operating at full capacity and that warm air reaches all vulnerable areas of the building. - Maintain an adequate indoor temperature at all times.
Even when the building is unoccupied, heat must circulate to keep pipes from freezing. - Check your pipe insulation.
If insulation is damaged or inadequate, correct it immediately to avoid exposure. - Monitor vulnerable areas of the building.
Attics, stairwells, doorways, access hatches — these zones should be properly insulated to prevent cold air infiltration. - In the event of an extended power outage during freezing temperatures,
call a professional to drain the system. Also, notify your insurance provider. Remember: the sprinkler system will be inoperative during this time, so avoid any open flames. - After a cold snap, have your system inspected again.
Ensure it’s still functional and free from any freeze-related damage.
What to Do If Freezing or Damage Occurs
If your sprinkler system freezes or suffers damage despite your precautions, contact a professional immediately.
At Guard-X, our team is available 24/7 to handle emergency situations.
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