Smoke Ventilation Systems & Residential Fire Sprinklers Contractors UK
Fire Sprinkler Facts and Myths
FACT
Sprinklers reduce injuries by at least 80%, reduce property damage by 90% and substantially reduce damage to the environment from fire.
FACT
More than 70 million sprinkler heads are installed worldwide each year …
FACT
Fire sprinklers are widely recognised as the single most effective method for fighting the spread of fires in their early stages.
FACT
Sprinklers protect the lives of firefighters and are fully supported by fire services.
MYTH
When there is a fire all the sprinkler heads go off at once. Wrong. Each head is independent and only the head(s) adjacent to the fire go off.
FACT
The installation of fire sprinklers could virtually eliminate fire deaths.
MYTH
Water damage is as bad as the fire damage. Wrong. A Typical sprinkler discharges 55 litres per minute. A firefighting hose discharges over 600 litres per minute.
FACT
Automatic sprinkler systems have enjoyed an enviable record of protecting life and property for over 150 years.
MYTH
Sprinklers can go off accidentally. Wrong. Records show that the chance of an accidental discharge from a sprinkler is very rare.
MYTH
A sprinkler system needs its own pump. Wrong. If there is sufficient flow and water town mains can be sufficient or a booster set can be shared with the domestic supply
MYTH
Sprinklers are expensive. Wrong. A correctly designed, installed and certified sprinkler system can reduce insurance premiums and can be cost effective to install
MYTH
Sprinklers need a back up power supply. Wrong. Only systems that require an enhanced water supply require a back up supply