How Do You Clean a Fire Sprinkler Head

First, dampen a rag and wipe the wall down around the fire sprinkler head, which removes any existing cobwebs. Next, use a canned air sprayer and gently spray the entire surface of the fire sprinkler head.

How do you clean the dust out of a sprinkler head?

Plug in a vacuum hose attachment and carefully suck the dust and debris around the fire sprinkler head off. Try not to touch the sprinkler head with the vacuum. Get a damp rag and wipe the wall down around the fire sprinkler head. You will usually knock free any cobwebs by doing this.

What is the life expectancy of a fire sprinkler head?

Building owners and facility managers typically expect fire sprinkler systems to last 40 – 50 years or the useful life of the building. However, corrosion issues cause typi- cal wet systems to start failing in 15-25 years and typical dry systems in 8-12 years.