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How Did My Camarillo Commercial Building's Fire Sprinklers Go Off With No Fire?

9/29/2021 (Permalink)

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My Fire Sprinklers Went Off but There Was No Fire

Your commercial building in Camarillo, CA is equipped with fire sprinklers. This emergency system helps control flames should a fire break out on your property. However, this system might not always work correctly. If the sprinklers go off when there wasn't a fire, you may want to do the following.

Follow These Steps if the Sprinklers Go Off

  • Turn off the water if you can. Because the sprinklers started going off without a reason, you may need to turn the water off to stop the water from flooding your building. Quickly turning off the source of the water can help reduce the amount of damage the deluge is able to do.
  • Call the sprinkler company/fire department. Most all fire suppression systems are on a separate water source than your domestic water and require special shutoff procedures. These systems are generally monitored by a third party. Make sure your inspection tags are up to date and have the correct contact information posted on the main valve.
  • Call your insurance company. Your commercial insurance may help cover the cost of fixing up water damage. Of course, many coverages have limitations on what will be covered. You can talk to your insurance provider to find out if the accidental running of emergency sprinklers qualifies under your policy.
  • Call SERVPRO of Camarillo. Whether or not your insurance will help pay for the damages, you need to clean up after the flooding has occurred. The SERVPRO of Camarillo team can help you get rid of the standing water, dry out your belongings and repair the damages done to building materials and contents.
  • Schedule an inspection. Most fire sprinklers are designed to only go off when the temperature near a sensor reaches fire-like heights. If your system started spraying for no reason, you may want to have it inspected. This may help you figure out what caused the water to turn on and fix the issue.
  • Set up regular maintenance. Performing regular maintenance on your sprinkler system can help ensure you don't have to deal with this dilemma ever again. You may be able to hire a professional to clean and repair the sprinklers.

When emergency sprinklers go off, you will have to deal with flooding. Quickly cleaning up the water and assessing what caused the sprinklers to go off are important steps in this process. Call the IICRC Certified experts at SERVPRO of Camarillo @ 805-484-5009 to clean up the mess.

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