Exterior sprinkler system shutoff and drainage system

A method for performing a sprinkler winterizing procedure, said method comprising the steps of:

• a) manipulating a valve actuator from the exterior of a building, said actuator communicating with a valve assembly having a valve, located interior of a building, for shutting off water flow from a main water supply to a main sprinkler supply line;
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• b) opening a re-sealable drain in communication with said valve assembly, in order to drain residual water from said valve assembly to the exterior of said building.

A sprinkler winterization and drainage device comprising:

• a) a valve assembly having a valve, located interior of a building, for shutting off water flow from a main water supply to a main sprinkler supply line, having a mechanical valve actuator disposed interior said valve assembly for manipulation of said valve from the exterior of said building;
• b) a re-sealable drain communicating with said valve assembly, for draining residual water from said valve assembly to the outside of said building wherein said re-sealable drain comprises a standard faucet valve