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Sprinkler System Installation for Care Homes
Sprinkler System Installation for Care Homes
Installing a fire sprinkler system will significantly reduce the risk of a severe fire in any building. This is especially important in care homes, where there are many vulnerable residents, potentially with inhibited movement.
Keep the residents of your care home, as well as the property itself, safe with professional and efficient sprinkler system installation with Pyrotech Sprinklers.
Care home fire sprinkler system installation
We have over 10 years of experience when it comes to designing, installing and maintaining fire sprinkler systems in a variety of buildings, including care homes.
Our engineers have been successfully installing fire sprinklers in care homes for a long time, including an 80 bed property. This means there is no job too difficult or challenging for our team. Read more about our care home sprinkler installation experience.
When it comes to care homes, fire sprinkler systems must be designed to slow or stop the spread of fire as quickly and effectively to protect vulnerable occupants. Not only are elderly people at higher risk because of decreased mobility, but they may also struggle to raise the alarm or extinguish a small fire before it spreads and evolves into a more significant one.
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The considerations with care home sprinkler design
The aim of sprinkler system design in a care home is to stop or slow the spread of fire, protecting lives and protecting your property. We work alongside contractors and project managers to design a sprinkler system which considers regulations, placements, aesthetics, water supply and pressure and building layout.
- Regulations – Fire safety and sprinkler system regulations are designed to maximise safety and ensure professional design and installation. Following these guidelines to a tee allows us to guarantee a professional job.
- Head placements – Optimising sprinkler head placements in design allows a system to detect and suppress fire early, which is especially important in care homes.
- Aesthetics -Whilst functionality is most important, we’ll always take steps to ensure that our sprinkler systems are not an eyesore, and match the aesthetic of the care home as well as possible.
- Water supply – We make calculations based on water pressure and supply to ensure that the flow to each head is sufficient, meeting regulations and providing adequate suppression.
- Building layout – We need to consider the internal layout of the care home, making sure that all sprinkler heads are accessible for maintenance and repairs.
New care home fire safety regulations in the UK
As of March 2025, all new care homes in the UK are required legally to have a sprinkler system. This is required in order to comply with BS 9991 fire safety regulations, and applies to every new care home, no matter the size or height.
BS 9251 guidelines also provide regulations regarding fire safety design, management and emergency planning, which we at Pyrotech Sprinklers are highly experienced in following. As a result, you can rest assured that your building will match all regulations and you’ll be 100% legally compliant.
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The importance of residential fire sprinkler systems in care homes
Residential fire sprinkler systems are of utmost importance in care homes. This is because care homes usually house a number of vulnerable people, often with mobility issues or reduced mental capacity, meaning escaping a fire would be even more difficult.
Sprinkler systems can buy valuable time by slowing the spread of fire, drastically reducing the risk of death or serious injury, and helping staff to aid less able residents to escape. A sprinkler system will also save your property from more extreme damage.
Another reason care homes are at higher risk is because they often contain certain medical equipment, such as oxygen tanks, which are highly flammable. Equally, care homes may contain electronic medical devices which also increase fire risk.
Get in touch with Pyrotech Sprinklers for fast, professional sprinkler installation for your care home.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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