WATERFLOW ALARM (LOC)
350 S MAIN ST · Btwn: WINDY BUSH RD & WATERVIEW PL
ETA
6m
DIST
1.7mi
HYD
194ft
PREPLAN
N
PRIOR
28
Temp
82°F
Wind
6 SSW
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Humidity
48%
Prior Calls at This Address (27)
9 of 27 priors were alarm activations · 1 in last 6 months · 3 actual fires
Show all 27 prior calls
⚠️ LIMITED ACCESS LOCATION ⚠️
Radio Size-Up
[UNIT] is on scene at WATERWORKS CONDOS,
3-story ordinary multi-family multi-family residential,
approximately 50 by 75, limited access, gated,
nothing in evidence, out investigating.
Reference
Zone: 349 WATER FLOWW/N
Wind: 6mph SSW
28 prior calls at this address
Hydrant — 194ft W — 1500+ GPM
Across River Road from first garage entrance bridge at Waterworks.
Structure
Ordinary Multi-Family Residential
Occupancy
Residential Multi-Family
Footprint
3,695 sq ft
Construction
Ordinary
Dispatch
ZONE 349 WATER FLOWW/N
Caller: TILLEY
Water Supply
W
328 River Road New Hope
Across River Road from first garage entrance bridge at Waterworks.
S
328 River Road New Hope
Located in front of Waterworks between pedestrian footbridge and garage bridge entrance towards A, D corner.
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateWaterflow alarm activation
3-story multi-family residential (Waterworks Condos)
5 prior calls at location — 2 waterflow alarms, 3 unintentional activations
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Nuisance alarm pattern
2 waterflow alarms in 12 months suggests sprinkler system sensitivity or maintenance issue
Confirm actual water discharge vs sensor malfunction on arrival
Occupant evacuation risk
Multi-family building — residents may evacuate due to alarm
Account for all occupants and limit unnecessary displacement
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
82°F, partly sunny, light wind (6 mph SSW)
No fire weather concerns
Good visibility for external assessment
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Sprinkler activation status
Visible water discharge, wet areas, or alarm silence — determine if system actuated
Building access and occupancy
Gated entry confirmation, occupant accountability, evacuation status
Alarm panel location
Identify control room or main panel in common area to assess system condition
🧠 Common Causes
Sprinkler head corrosion or debris blockage
System pressure drop or surge sensitivity
Maintenance work triggering false sensor
Field Notes