Mitigation

Mitigate water damage in new and existing facilities

Mitigating water and liquid damage is crucial to reducing both attritional and large losses. This applies to existing facilities, renovation projects, and new construction.

It's important to incorporate preventive measures during the design phase for new construction projects. This includes:

Commissioning and recommissioning plans for new and existing piping networks and building envelope.
Tagging and charting valves in liquid-carrying pipes.
Installing sensors to monitor water flow, leaks, humidity, and temperature.
Incorporating wet work permits into the maintenance plan.
Using W-Rated fire-stopping products in floor-ceiling assemblies
Implementing specific measures for critical equipment areas.

For new construction projects, it's important to take preventive measures from the design phase. This includes:

Relocating or protecting liquid-carrying pipes above high-value areas.
Ensuring watertight systems in the building envelope design.
Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) throughout the construction process.
Engaging commissioning agencies to identify potential issues.
Installing monitoring systems for water flow and leaks.
Identify project-specific exposures and risk assessments.

When it comes to renovation projects, similar water damage prevention practices should be followed. Key steps include:

Recommissioning to manage change and reduce potential losses.
Conducting a proactive risk assessment and identifying hazards.
Incorporating procedures for water infiltration and mold prevention.
Using water and liquid flow/leak detection systems for monitoring and notification.
Increase guard tour rounds in the renovation areas during off-work hours.