#120 – Help!

My Fire
Sprinkler Was Painted.
What Should I Do?
August 7, 2018

Replacing painted fire sprinklers is the

only safe — and completely sanctioned
— option
It’s bad news when fresh paint meets a fire sprinkler. Whether it happens
during a remodel, renovation, or home or office improvement, paint –
even in small amounts – can delay or prevent sprinklers from deploying
and containing fires. And any DIY fix of a painted sprinkler is a warranty-
voiding move that could put lives or property at risk – while giving
inspectors immediate cause to take a sprinkler out of service. Replacing
painted fire sprinklers is the only option.

If you’re looking for a replacement sprinkler head, check out our

selection of commercial or residential fire sprinklers. To understand why,
when, and how to replace fire sprinklers that have been painted, read on.