The headlines expand as the waters rise. Small floods and leaks get little media attention, but even a few drops of water can cause substantial damage in an office. Sophisticated information systems are particularly vulnerable to moisture, and damp wiring poses a risk to personnel. The first step is a risk analysis for your facilities. It is reasonable to assume that almost every office in North America is exposed to flooding and moisture damage.
Many offices have a history of floods.
The most common sources are leaky structural components and plumbing. As buildings age, their roofs, eaves, insulation and pipes wear out. Sinks and toilets crack. Drains clog or fall apart from heavy water flows. When damage occurs to any building component designed to conduct or deflect water, there is an increased risk of flooding.