What To Do When The Overhead Sprinklers Go Off In Your Office

6/2/2021 (Permalink)

Your overhead sprinkler system is there to keep you and your workforce safe from possible fire damage, and that’s a good thing, of course. Once the fire is put out, however, you will have a mess on your hands. Also, there may be an incident where your overhead sprinkler system discharges unnecessarily; the mess from this type of situation will still need to be managed. That’s where SERVPRO comes in! 

So what do you do when the overhead sprinklers go off in your office? 

Here are a few points to help guide you:

• Water within your overhead sprinkler system is going to be stagnant and non-potable, and the water also picks up and absorbs oils and other contaminants within the piping, resulting in discoloration and odors that can be unpleasant. Cleanup actions should not only involve moisture remediation but also include surface cleaning to prevent and remove stains, as well as measures to remove odors. 
• Prompt professional assistance following an overhead sprinkler discharge will be vital in saving your property from permanent damage. Your actions in the first 24-48 hours can save you significant time and money and eliminate subsequent mold growth, preventing potentially unhealthy conditions in your office.
• Professional follow-up will also be invaluable when it comes to the odors that can result from damp conditions. The team can evaluate the water damage and potential for mold growth in hidden areas. As well as ensure that any affected building materials are dry before rebuilding, and manage electronics and other equipment. 
• We recommend that you hire an independent water damage and mold remediation expert to represent you during planning, response, and closeout. As well as to work with your insurance carrier. 
• Prompt action for cleaning is essential when it comes to fabric and textile items that have been affected to minimize permanent staining and damage. If paper documents are damaged, SERVPRO has the equipment and training to recover them.

If your office has experienced a discharge from your overhead fire sprinkler system, SERVPRO is here to help you get your workplace back to normal as soon as possible. We are fully trained and equipped to manage water damage, fire damage, flooding, cleanup projects both large and small, and more here at SERVPRO of Huron/East Seneca Counties. Ask us how we can get your home or business Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, too! This franchise is independently owned and operated.