Can you cover a fire sprinkler head?

The Requirements in a Nutshell

Fire sprinklers must be protected from overspray by proper covering if located in the same room or area.

What is the best way to protect sprinkler heads?

Sprinkler donuts wrap around your sprinkler heads when they are inactive as an added layer of protection. They are made of various materials, like plastic or concrete. Find a donut the right size for your sprinkler heads. Sprinkler donuts can be purchased at any lawn care store or online.

Are escutcheons necessary?

Escutcheons are the circular plates which go around the base of a fire sprinkler head. Yes, they are absolutely required by NFPA codes.

Can you turn off one sprinkler head?

Screw a PVC pipe cap directly onto the system.

Place the cap on the threads that the sprinkler head was screwed into. Rotate the PVC pipe cap counterclockwise to secure it onto the system. Screwing a PVC pipe cap onto your sprinkler system will turn off that specific sprinkler head.

How do you temporarily turn off sprinkler heads?

Do what it takes to free up that tiny screw in the center of the head. Turn the tiny screw in the center head counter-clockwise with a screwdriver until it feels tight, which generally will take between a quarter and a half turn. Run your sprinkler system to make sure you have properly turned the head off.

How do you remove a fire sprinkler head cover?

If your current escutcheon includes an outer ring or skirt, remove them by slowly pulling them down over the sprinkler head. Cut the cup (adjustable) or inner-ring (recessed) using kitchen shears or pruners, and remove it from the sprinkler head. For flat escutcheons, simply cut the plate and remove.