Water Damage Prevention for Your Commercial Building

Every building is at risk of water damage. Over 7,000 fire, water and storm losses are reported each day - water is the most common. The causes can range from minor roof leaks to major storm damage. Protecting the roofs, walls and windows is essential to reducing the likelihood of water damage. The following checklist will help you to protect your business from a costly water damage.

Roofs
- Inspect all rooftop penetrations regularly inside and out.
- Inspect seals around HVAC systems to be sure they are intact.
- Inspect condition of flashings around skylights, vents and other rooftop elements.
- Inspect for water stains.
- If your roof is flat, inspect roof drains monthly.

Walls

 - Inspect wall penetrations for proper flashing and sealant integrity.
- Inspect wall joints at windows, doors, electrical and plumbing penetrations.

Windows

- Inspect window joints and flashings on the exterior for continuous seal integrity.
- If the windows are part of a drainable wall system, inspect flashing openings and weep holes to be sure they not clogged.
- Inspect windows from the inside for glass and air seal integrity.
- Manually test all locks, cranks, and other mechanical elements.
- Inspect interior walls around windows for water damage. 

 

Rapid Response is Essential

 

Even the most carefully operated commercial building will likely experience a water damage at some point. That is why it is vital that your business have an emergency response plan in place. Everyone hopes never to need to use these plans. However, these plans help ensure a more rapid recovery from a major roof leak, flooded basement, or soaked office carpets. Often the speed of response to a water damage event is the most vital key to getting back to business faster after a disaster.

 
A water emergency response plan should include:- Quick shut down of water supply lines.
- Safe shut down of electric and gas supply lines.
- Convenient access to tools.
- Emergency telephone numbers for fire, police and emergency personnel, water extraction companies

and HVAC and plumbing specialists.  

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Be Prepared, Plan Ahead!
Minimize the Impact of a Fire, Water or Storm
Get Back in Business Faster After a Disaster

Visit www.championcsi.com today to enroll in Champion's Emergency Response Program.