Have any questions?We are here to help.
Get in touch via phone or email where we will be happy to assist.
Menu
Client
Residential Sprinkler System Design
In the event of a fire, sprinkler systems mitigate the risk of death, serious injury and property damage. However, a sprinkler system needs to be designed following certain specifications and guidelines to ensure safety and legal compliance.
For homes, apartment blocks, and any other form of residential building, Pyrotech Sprinklers offer safe design solutions, working alongside project managers and clients to consistently exceed expectations.
Our fire sprinkler system design services
With over 10 years of experience in sprinkler design, our fire sprinkler system design services involve an initial discussion with you. During this discussion, we’ll talk about the property you want us to work on, its requirements and needs, and how much we think it’ll cost.
From there, we can start working on design. We communicate with project managers and site operatives to outline certain requirements and ensure that a system can be safely designed to suit the legal and safety requirements of the building.
Our sprinkler system designs are always made with safety at the forefront of our minds, and we never cut corners. This way, we can guarantee a design for your residential or domestic sprinkler system which goes above and beyond.
Have any questions? We are here to help.
Get in touch via phone or email where we will be happy to assist.
Which residential buildings should have a fire sprinkler system designed?
There are a few different types of residential buildings which should have fire sprinkler systems:
- Care homes – Care home residents are often amongst the most vulnerable people, whether this is a care home for the elderly or for children. It’s a legal requirement in England for all care homes to install specifically designed sprinkler systems.
- Flat blocks – Residential buildings which reach above 11 meters from the ground must have a fire sprinkler system throughout the building.
- Hostels – Often occupied by a number of people in a tight space, with possessions such as clothes and deodorants, hostels are regarded as high risk buildings. Designing the right sprinkler system for hostels is very important as a result.
- Existing buildings – It’s not technically legally required that you fit sprinkler systems in residential buildings which already exist, but we’d still recommend that you consider expert sprinkler design for proper safety.
How much does it cost to design and plan a domestic sprinkler system?
The cost of a domestic sprinkler system design and plan is subject to large variations based on building size and type, legal requirements we need to meet, communication with building managers and surveyors and much more.
We’d need to get an overview of the property and your requirements first, before we can accurately price a design.
Get in touch with us at Pyrotech Sprinklers to get started.
Fire sprinkler system design standards
The main relevant guidelines for residential sprinkler system design are the BS 9251 regulations, which covers all aspects of a sprinkler system including design, installation and maintenance.
When it comes to designing fire sprinkler systems for residential buildings, these standards influence our process in a number of ways:
- Categorising risk and occupancy – Buildings are ranked into different risk categories (1 to 4), which is based on factors such as height and residents. We determine the category of your building and start designing based on these standards.
- Meeting water supply requirements – Based on the building category, we design your sprinkler system to meet minimum requirements when it comes to water supply. Higher category buildings need a larger water tank and longer operation times.
- Sprinkler head layout – Guidance dictates that we need to design sprinkler systems with a specific number of sprinkler heads which operate simultaneously. This helps to meet required water flow and pressure.
- Hydraulic calculations – Pipework needs to be adequately sized in order to allow for flow rates and water pressure which matches requirements. A booster pump set may be required to achieve design criteria.
To safely and effectively meet these standards, you need to employ experts in fire safety sprinkler system design.
Book in Your Sprinkler System Installation
Get in touch via phone or email where we will be happy to assist.
Book in Your Sprinkler System Design
Get in touch via phone or email where we will be happy to assist.
Domestic fire sprinkler system design and consultancy with Pyrotech
With a depth of experience in design and consultancy of fire sprinkler systems across all kinds of industries, we’re proud of our extensive project portfolio. We’ve designed and installed fire sprinkler systems across a number of domestic and residential sites which conform to all relevant specifications and increase safety.
Speak with our team to find out more.
( Swipe to view more.. )
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
