PROTECT WATER & SPRINKLER

PIPES FROM FREEZING

Frederick, MD --- The City of Frederick Building Department would like to caution residents and property owners to check their water and sprinkler pipes during the extreme cold weather we are presently experiencing. Over the past several weeks there have been several emergency calls in response to frozen water and sprinkler pipes. The large majority of these events were caused by inadequate heat as a result of a thermostat being turned off or turned down to the lowest setting.

Steve Krone, Fire Protection Engineer for the City of Frederick, would like to remind residents that during times of freezing weather, water-filled pipes can easily freeze if adequate heat is not maintained in the space where the pipes are located. Ensure that furnaces and heaters are working properly and are heating all areas of the space. In addition, please be sure that pipes within attics or other unheated areas are adequately insulated.

For additional information, please contact Steve Krone, Fire Protection Engineer for the City of Frederick at 301.600.3827.