Fire Sprinkler Systems - Explained

What are the benefits and how do they work?

Fire Sprinkler Systems

What are the benefits and how do they work?

Overview of a fire sprinkler system:

Fire sprinkler systems have been around since the late 19th century. Fire sprinklers can significantly reduce the risk of serious injury or worse in the event of a fire and assist in minimising personal loss and property damage by quickly containing fires.

Did you know?   Installing a fire sprinkler system can potentially lower insurance premiums for property owners.

Overview of a fire sprinkler system:

Fire sprinkler systems have been around since the late 19th century. Fire sprinklers can significantly reduce the risk of serious injury or worse in the event of a fire and assist in minimising personal loss and property damage by quickly containing fires.

Did you know?   Installing a fire sprinkler system can potentially lower property insurance premiums.

What is a fire sprinkler system?

A fire sprinkler system is a network of pipes and components, designed and installed to automatically detect and suppress a fire. Larger properties may also require additional booster pumps and water storage tanks.

What is a fire sprinkler system?

A fire sprinkler system is a network of pipes and components, designed and installed to automatically detect and suppress a fire. Larger properties may also require additional booster pumps and water storage tanks.

How do fire sprinklers work?

A fire sprinkler system has a water supply that feeds into a network of pipes with sprinkler heads attached. When the temperature in a room reaches a certain level, the sprinkler head's glass bulb shatters, releasing water onto the fire.

How do fire sprinklers work?

A fire sprinkler system has a water supply that feeds into a network of pipes with sprinkler heads attached. When the temperature in a room reaches a certain level, the sprinkler head's glass bulb shatters, releasing water onto the fire.

Video: A typical installation of cpvc fire sprinkler pipework.

Video below showing a typical installation of cpvc fire sprinkler pipework.

Typical features of a fire sprinkler system:

The main benefit of an automatic fire suppression system is that they eliminate the need for human activation. Not only does this reduce the risk to occupants' safety, but it is also ideal for extinguishing fires in remote areas.

Typical features of a fire sprinkler system:

The main benefit of an automatic fire suppression system is that they eliminate the need for human activation. Not only does this reduce the risk to occupants' safety, but it is also ideal for extinguishing fires in remote areas.

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Detection

A system is activated by a heat-sensitive device, such as a glass bulb, which reacts to the heat of a fire and triggers the release of water from sprinkler heads.
1

Sprinkler Activation

Only the sprinkler heads in the area of the fire will activate when required, releasing water to suppress the fire and damages to the surrounding area.
2

Water Flow

When the heat-sensitive device is triggered, it opens a valve that allows water to flow from the main water supply through the pipes and out the sprinkler heads.
3

Containment

Water from the sprinkler heads help to contain the fire by keeping it from spreading to other areas of the building allowing people time to evacuate.
4

Detection

A system is activated by a heat-sensitive device, such as a glass bulb, which reacts to the heat of a fire and triggers the release of water from sprinkler heads.
1

Activation

Only the sprinkler heads in the area of the fire will activate when required, releasing water to suppress the fire and damages to the surrounding area.
2

Water Flow

When the heat-sensitive device is triggered, it opens a valve that allows water to flow from the main water supply through the pipes and out the sprinkler heads.
3

Containment

Water from the sprinkler heads help to contain the fire by keeping it from spreading to other areas of the building allowing people time to evacuate.
4

Detection

A system is activated by a heat-sensitive device, such as a glass bulb, which reacts to the heat of a fire and triggers the release of water from sprinkler heads.
1

Activation

Only the sprinkler heads in the area of the fire will activate when required, releasing water to suppress the fire and damages to the surrounding area.
2

Water Flow

When the heat-sensitive device is triggered, it opens a valve that allows water to flow from the main water supply through the pipes and out the sprinkler heads.
3

Containment

Water from the sprinkler heads help to contain the fire by keeping it from spreading to other areas of the building allowing people time to evacuate.
4

Fire sprinkler systems are an essential safety feature in modern buildings, providing crucial protection against the devastating effects of fire. At the heart of these systems are the sprinkler heads, small nozzles strategically placed throughout a structure that are designed to automatically activate in the event of a fire.

Fire sprinkler systems are an essential safety feature in modern buildings, providing crucial protection against the devastating effects of fire. At the heart of these systems are the sprinkler heads, small nozzles strategically placed throughout a structure that are designed to automatically activate in the event of a fire.

What are the main components of a fire sprinkler system?

In a wet pipe fire sprinkler system, the most common type in residential buildings, cold water is stored under pressure in pipes and is released immediately by the sprinkler heads when a determined heat level is reached.

Water Supply

A sprinkler system requires a reliable source of water, in most cases in operation with a water pump and tank.

Sprinkler Heads

These are the devices that release water when a fire is detected. They are typically located on the ceiling.

Pipe Network

A network of pipes distribute water throughout a property and connect the sprinkler heads to the water supply.

Control Valves

Devices that control and monitor the pressure and flow of water used during install or maintenance.

Alarm System

An alert system is usually installed which indicates when a fire is detected and informs the relevant source.

What are the main components
of a fire sprinkler system?

In a wet pipe fire sprinkler system, the most common type in residential buildings, cold water is stored under pressure in pipes and is released immediately by the sprinkler heads when a pre-determined heat is reached.

Water Supply

A sprinkler system requires a reliable source of water, in most cases in operation with a water pump and tank.

Sprinkler Heads

These are the devices that release water when a fire is detected. They are typically located on the ceiling.

Pipe Network

A network of pipes distribute water throughout a property and connect the sprinkler heads to the water supply.

Control Valves

Devices that control and monitor the pressure and flow of water used during install or maintenance.

Alarm System

An alert system is usually installed which indicates when a fire is detected and informs the relevant source.

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