{"id":7560,"date":"2024-05-28T12:26:21","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T12:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emn.org.uk\/?p=7560"},"modified":"2024-05-28T12:26:21","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T12:26:21","slug":"lockton-inside-risk-fire-protection-impairment-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emn.org.uk\/2024\/05\/28\/lockton-inside-risk-fire-protection-impairment-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Lockton: Inside Risk – Fire Protection Impairment Management"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fixed fire protection systems such as sprinklers are an effective way to control or suppress a fire in its early stages, limiting the potential loss to the property and the business, as well as the risk to life. However, to be effective, fire protection systems need to be:<\/p>\n

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  1. Available (not impaired)<\/li>\n
  2. Reliable (maintained)<\/li>\n
  3. Adequate<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Fire protection impairments continue to be one of the most common reasons for sprinkler failure and this risk needs to be addressed with a robust fire protection impairment\u00a0programme.<\/p>\n

    Understanding the risk:<\/b><\/p>\n

    Buildings with adequate sprinkler protection are considered more\u00a0favourably\u00a0by property insurers because of their reduced property risk and expected loss in case of an event. But this assessment is compromised in case of a fire protection impairment as this will increase the likelihood of an uncontrolled fire. Something as simple as a closed valve, isolated pump or leaking pipe could result in the fire protection system not operating as intended, allowing the fire to grow quickly beyond the capability of on-site fire teams or fire brigade.<\/p>\n

    An effective fire protection impairment\u00a0programme\u00a0can help:<\/p>\n