Steps to take if this happens
After a water pipe burst in a Toronto school, the entire floor of a recreational facility had to be replaced… When water freezes at a temperature of 0˚C (32˚F) or below, it expands up to 10 percent in volume…. a 0.32 centimeter (1/8th inch) crack in a pipe can send out more than 1.14 cubic meters (250 gallons) of water a day, causing flooding, severe structural damage and the potential for fungus and mould. Knowing where the water shutoff valves are… and how to quickly shut them off… can reduce damages significantly.
Losses resulting from water damage are a growing problem, especially in colder climates. Extreme and unpredictable weather fluctuations [cold > thaw > cold], older infrastructures, faulty fire sprinkler system installation, improper insulation around pipes and poor or irregular maintenance are all contributing factors.
Burst water pipes and broken fire sprinkler heads can very quickly cause…
