There is no fire sprinkler system at Spinning Elementary School in Puyallup ... Doing work on the building requires abatement. It has asbestos and galvanized pipes. The heating system is old and ...

When freezing temperatures hit homes, one threat rises above nearly all others: the dreaded frozen pipes, which lead to cracked and burst pipes, followed by flooding leaks. This not only causes ...

Learn more. When temperatures plummet, the risk of your pipes freezing and bursting skyrockets—a reality that may end up costing you a lot of time and money. In fact, burst pipes are one of the ...

For example, replacing the valve on a leaky faucet is a routine repair, whereas upgrading the plumbing for the entire building from galvanized lead pipe to copper pipe is a capital expenditure.

Here's what you can do if your pipes are frozen, and how to prevent it from happening again if your temperatures will drop below freezing again Wednesday night. The American Red Cross offered ...

How cold does it have to be for pipes to freeze? Water in pipes will start to form ice at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). How do you know if your pipes are frozen? If you turn on a ...

School officials say around 8:45 AM a water pipe froze which sett of a fire sprinkler and a fire alarm. Menasha Superintendent Matt Zimmerman explains that classes went on after a brief interruption.

Frozen water pipes can lead to costly plumbing repairs for Central Indiana homeowners and businesses. Nobody wants to deal with a burst pipe in subzero weather. The best way to handle frozen pipes ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) With below zero temperatures it’s pretty common to see frozen pipes this time of year. Aside from letting your faucets drip, Brandon Barnette with Blue Dot says there are a ...

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When water freezes, it expands, which can put a lot of pressure on your pipes and even cause them to burst. When the temperatures start to drop, bring your outdoor ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—Even as temperatures rise and come back above freezing, it’s always best to let your faucets drip to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. However, not all water ...