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Make sure heat is on especially in remote areas of the facility; monitor facility especially at night and over weekends; shut off water supplies especially in low-temperature prone areas. |
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Provide adequate heat (40 degrees F) for dry-pipe valve rooms, pump rooms, and water tanks. |
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Inspect roofs, looking for weaknesses, and reinforce as needed, especially where drifting is likely. (Take precautions to remove snow from roofs safely.) |
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Inspect gutters, drains, downspouts, and scuppers. Consider putting heat tracing in downspouts and gutters to keep them clear of ice. |
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Determine a safe snow depth for each roof. Arrange for snow removal to start when accumulated snow reaches half this depth. |
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Ensure your snow removal plan includes roofs, skylights, canopies, and overhangs. |
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Monitor products in unheated areas subject to freezing. |
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Survey buildings and equipment to find insulation and heat tracing deficiencies. |
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Check for unwanted outside air; look for vents and openings in windows walls, roofs, or floors. |
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Drain low point drains (drum drips) on dry-pipe sprinkler systems to remove any water |
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Provide areas subject to freezing with non-freeze fire extinguishers (dry chemical, carbon dioxide). |
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Keep your maintenance records in the event that you ever need to prove that you have kept up with all maintenance requirements.
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Protecting Against Frozen Pipes in AZ |
