Question: According to the client, a small fire occurred within the warehouse on the evening of December 17, 2012, while the warehouse was unoccupied. After an
According to the client, a small fire occurred within the warehouse on the evening of December 17, 2012, while the warehouse was unoccupied. After an initial drop in the sprinkler water pressure (due to 4 sprinkler heads from within the warehouse being activated by the fire), the sprinkler line was re-pressurized by a diesel water pump servicing the building. Reportedly, the alarm company keeping track of the sprinkler system called Mr. Narang at approximately 11 p.m. to inform him that there was a drop in pressure in the sprinkler line. The alarm company indicated that the drop in pressure was a false alarm (due to the immediate re-pressurization), and that a visit to the site was not necessary. When Mr. Narang arrived at the site the next morning (approximately 9 hours later), it was discovered that the 4 heads of the sprinkler system had been discharging water since the drop in sprinkler water pressure was first reported. Upon discovery of the extensive water loss, an abatement company was contracted to clean up the fire and water damage. Removal of affected materials and drying of surfaces was conducted in the first-floor showrooms and offices. Reportedly, standing water in the warehouse was removed and mopping of the floor was conducted: drying building and contents, removal of damaged materials, dehumidification, and other water damage remediation activities were not conducted for the warehouse portion of the building. The water level in some areas of the warehouse was reportedly one to two feet in depth. The relative humidity reading in the office and showrooms in the days following the water loss was reportedly as high as 82%
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