• Adhere to a preventative maintenance program and regularly check the following areas of the property, as noted below. o Inspect roof areas, especially after severe weather (hail, windstorms) o Inspect building system components (HVAC condensate drains, water heaters, water pumps, sump pumps) o Perform annual heating system maintenance prior to seasonal freezing temperatures o Exercise building systems’ control valves o Inspect point-of-use fixture fill-lines, including all coupling connections o Replace flexible fill-line hoses every three to five years o Inspect fire protection systems per NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. o Perform annual cleaning of main sewer lines Post Event • Initiate the ERP team to determine the source of the leak and stop/limit amount of escaped water by closing correct shut off valves, diverting/containing leaks, etc.
• Begin initial cleanup, dehumidification, and air movement measures to help minimize water/moisture exposure to building and contents, and to limit potential for mold.
• Contact vendors to begin full scale cleanup, restoration, and repair efforts.
• Evaluate property contents (furnishings, equipment, stock, etc.) for remediation and salvage, and relocate to a safe area.
• If needed, contact Atrium Capital and/or Risk Management for guidance.
Exposure-Specific Guidance Guidance below covers the following common exposures: • Building/process systems •
Freeze ups (particularly important in areas where freezing is not common) • Key equipment/operations • Fire protection systems • External water exposures • Vacant/idle properties • Water leak detection, protecting high values/limiting frequent loss
Building/Process Systems Water-based systems are present in almost all properties. Consider the following general guidance:
Made with FlippingBook. PDF to flipbook with ease