7 Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Mistakes Property Managers Make
The Fire Code Authority · Updated November 11, 2026
Most sprinkler deficiencies come from everyday decisions, not equipment failure. Avoid these.
The list
- 1. Painting over sprinkler heads during renovations.
- 2. Stacking storage too close to heads.
- 3. Closing a valve for work and not confirming it was reopened.
- 4. Hanging items from sprinkler pipe.
- 5. Ignoring small leaks.
- 6. Letting unheated valve rooms get cold.
- 7. Not keeping spare heads that match what’s installed.
Educational summary, not legal advice or an engineering determination. Confirm requirements with your Authority Having Jurisdiction.