Procure permit. Prepare to drain and capture existing solution (150 gallons). Isolate system, lock out and tag out. Remove 40 concealed sprinklers in order to drain old antifreeze out of the drops.

The Town of Townsend in Massachusetts has issued solicitation GC-212039 for a specialized fire suppression system maintenance project. The scope of work requires the contractor to procure all necessary permits and implement safety protocols, including system isolation and lock out tag out procedures, to facilitate the drainage and capture of 150 gallons of existing solution. To ensure the complete removal of old antifreeze from the system drops, the contractor must remove 40 concealed sprinklers. Because the work is located within a meeting hall or auditorium, the contractor is responsible for providing the necessary lift system or staging to safely access the ceiling-mounted equipment.