Method Statement for Fire System Piping Shutdown

If there is a planned shutdown, advise the building owner or authorized

representative to take the following steps:

1. Identify the shutdown's extent and expected duration.

2. Inspect and evaluate the risks in the area(s) affected by the shutdown.
3. Notify the fire department, the insurance carrier, the risk manager, the alarm
company, the building owner/manager, and any other person or agency that
has jurisdiction.
4. Notify work supervisors in the shutdown area.
5. Place identifying tags (e.g., “Out of Service”) on the system or equipment.
6. Have all repair tools and personnel assembled and ready to perform the
work in as short a time as possible.
7. Consider these steps if the shutdown is long term:
o Evacuate the portion(s) of the building that is out of service.
o Provide a competent fire watch service.
o Establish a temporary fire protection water supply.

8. Close all sprinkler control valves.

9.Tag all closed valves.
10.Open the main drain valve and auxiliary drain valves and let the system drain
11. Once the water is done draining, close the main drain valve and auxiliary
drain valve.
12.Check for any water trapped at low points in the piping that lack auxiliary
drains.
13.Remove that piping so it can drain, then replace it.
14.Remove water from valve pits.
15.Open all the previously tagged closed sprinkler control valves.