What are the fire sprinkler system benefits?

Fire sprinklers are most effective during the fire’s initial flame growth stage. A properly selected sprinkler will detect the fire’s heat, initiate alarm and begin suppression within moments after flames appear. In most instances sprinklers will control fire advancement within a few minutes of their activation. This will in turn result in significantly less damage than otherwise would happen without sprinklers. The benefits of using fire sprinkler systems include: Immediate identification and control of a developing fire. Sprinkler systems respond at all times, including periods of low occupancy providing immediate alert interface in conjunction with the building fire alarm system.

 

• The sprinkler closest to the fire activates
• Water contains or extinguishes fire
• Residents have time to safely escape
• Surrounding rooms are protected from fire, heat and smoke damage

The most important benefits of automatic fire fighting systems Is the immediate and direct intervention to control fires without dependence and wait for the intervention of the human factor Achieving the highest speed and resistance in controlling fire damage

Immediate alert – In conjunction with the building fire alarm system, automatic sprinkler systems will notify occupants and emergency response personnel of the developing fire. Reduced heat and smoke damage – Significantly less heat and smoke will be generated when the fire is extinguished at an early stage.

Commercial fire sprinkler systems are one of the best methods of fire prevention out there today as it reduces risk of damage and its relatively inexpensive with lesser maintenance.

Itvis required by the Authority having Jurisdiction for building approval by Fire Codes and Building Codes for Automatic Protection for 90 mins at least before the Fire Department arrivak.