‘Did you know?’ Fire Sprinkler System
Seems like Fire Security come across the same questions on Fire Sprinkler Systems. Either the information is not being provided or, the questions go unanswered.
How reliable are Fire Sprinkler Systems?
Fire sprinkler systems are arguably the most robust and reliable fire safety device in today’s market. As a result, 96% of fires in sprinkler-protected buildings are controlled or extinguished.
What are the benefits for installing a Fire Sprinkler System?
Insurance companies’ welcome premises with a fire sprinkler system installed. You can expect many to offer lower insurance premiums for the added increase in safety against fire.
What are the average costs of Installing a Fire Sprinkler System?
An industrial building will cost as much as £33 per square metre and £35 per square metre. Therefore, to minimise costs sprinklers should be designed into building plans.
What are the costs to maintain a Fire Sprinkler System?
The fire sprinkler system requires four visits per year, and the maintenance of a fire sprinkler system is dependent on the type of system which is installed.
In addition, and especially relevant are the weekly and monthly checks, on pumps, pressure gauges and valve settings, which need to be carried out by a trained employee.
Is a Fire protection system needed, if a Fire detection system is installed?
Fire detection is installed to provide a warning of fire. While fire protection system would control or extinguish a growing fire.
If one Sprinkler head activates, will they all activate?
Only the sprinkler heads in the immediate vicinity of a fire will operate. In addition, research carried out over 20-years has shown that less than six sprinkler heads have operated while controlling or, extinguishing a fire.
Can sprinkler heads ever activate accidentally?
It would be an extremely rare occurrence for a fire sprinkler system to discharge accidentally. Therefore, the possibility of a sprinkler accidentally activating is in the region of 16 million to one.
Source: BSA
Further information found on the link below:
http://www.business-sprinkler-alliance.org/about-sprinklers/quick-facts/
