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After a flood, electrical equipment can
usually be dried and put back into service with little damage. However,
after cleaning, testing by an approved and qualified testing organization is required
after flood damage. In most cases, we can easily verify the insulation
resistance after the equipment and circuits have been dried, and any
seawater or chemical flushed (rinsed) away. Using the electrical power
to dry the system can be very dangerous for these reasons. All fuses
have to be replaced, and this is a good opportunity to also replace old
wiring.
Insulation Resistance
This is critical: Insulation Resistance
testing is necessary because high-resistance shorts or leakages through
wet insulation might be too small to blow fuses or trip circuit
breakers, but might cause gradual heating and fire.
Engine & Pump Systems
If any pumps were running during the
flood, an evaluation is needed to determine if there are any
obstructions such as sand, silt, or debris. Any engines that were
submerged, whether or not they were running during the flood, need to be
inspected for damage.
Sprinkler Systems
The sprinkler system will need to be
inspected, including the piping, valves and sprinkler heads for damage.
Additionally, the yard system and the sprinkler system should be
pressure tested. This test will show any potential weak spots, instead
of showing up later during a fire
Mold Testing
Mold is an environmental hazard, and can
also effect electrical and water systems. Certifigroup can test for mold
onsite, or analyze mold kit samples from industrial, office or
residential sources.
FEMA and Flood Insurance
Learn about FEMA and Flood Insurance at the Floodsmart.gov website:
http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/index.jsp
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