Preventing and Responding to Building Water Damage

9/17/2020 (Permalink)

Preventing and Responding to Building Water Damage

All offices should take precautions to prevent damage should water enter the space from a pipe break or leak. While top floor and basement areas are more prone to water coming from the outside due to building leaks, pipe breaks can occur throughout the building from plumbing and sprinkler systems. Being vigilant about keeping equipment and materials off the floor will prevent potential loss of those items, and make clean-up if a water incursion occurs faster and easier.

Prevention

Do not store paper, boxes, or other porous materials on the floor.

Raise all computers and other electronic equipment off the floor. Facilities Management can provide platforms for CPUs or they can be purchased commercially.

Report any evidence of leaks to Facilities Management immediately.

Turn off your computer at the end of the work day, more serious damage occurs when the computer is on. (This will save energy too!)

Make sure Public Safety and Service has current contact information for your space, if a water incursion occurs at night or on the weekend.

https://www.mtholyoke.edu/ehs/bldgwaterdam

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