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For building personnel who have installed sprinkler equipment
Last update date February 19, 2021
Due to the earthquake that occurred off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture on February 13, 2021, the sprinkler equipment installed in some buildings were damaged, causing water damage.
In the sprinkler equipment, in addition to water discharge by detecting a fire, the pipe may be damaged due to an accident or disaster, and the water may erupt. Therefore, it is necessary to correctly remember the procedure for stopping water discharge of sprinkler equipment and prepare for emergencies.
How to deal with damage or water leakage
After confirming that it is not a fire, specify the leak location.
Please perform the following work promptly and in parallel.
In addition, the Japan Fire Extinguishing Equipment Manufacturers Association also provides information, so please refer to "Response to Reduce Water Damage in Case of Damage to Sprinkler Equipment due to Large-Scale Earthquake" from the link below. please.
Information (outside site) of the Japan Fire Extinguishing Equipment Association
1.Close control valve
Go to the control valve room of the grid at the leak point, close the control valve, and stop water.
2.Pump stop
Go to the pump room and press the pump stop button on the control panel to stop the pump.
3.Contact the construction or inspection contractor immediately and try to recover as soon as possible.
Take separate fire extinguishing measures while the fire extinguishing equipment is stopped.
For inquiries to this page
Fire Bureau Prevention Department Guidance Division
Phone: 045-334-6408
Phone: 045-334-6408
Fax: 045-334-6610
Email address: sy-shidou@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 722-699-454