Shared water supplies are possible but with additional requirements.īoosted Mains Fed is a connection to a boosted water supply. Any Mains fed systems would need to be tested prior to installation to ensure sufficient flow and pressures available. Typically, a 32mm main will be the smallest pipe size that can be used for a risk category 1 system.
This must include back flow protections to prevent water from the sprinkler system re-entering the mains supply. Mains Fed is a connection directly from the towns mains water supply. There are 3 types of sprinkler delivery system, Mains Fed, Boosted Mains Fed and Pump and tank. Although any design solution or trade-off will require a Fire Strategy. These include open plan flats and reduced requirements for lobbies. Care homes can increase the size of compartments or distance between doorsīS9991 includes trade-offs where fire suppression systems are installed.
Houses over 4.5m can be served by a single protected stair without the need for an alternative exit or the need for increased smoke detection.Some of the design benefits of sprinklers are: The driving reason for fitting fire sprinklers is often the design benefits they offer. These design benefits can free up additional space in a building, increase the mobility of the occupants and make it a more pleasant environment to live in. Fitting fire sprinklers enables more open plan designs and reduces the need for fire doors and self closing doors. It is clear that fire sprinkles protect a property and can save lives, and this is a compelling reason for fitting them, however sprinklers also offer significant design benefits. Whether new build projects, refurbishments or retro fits Sprinklers direct can design and install the right fire sprinkler system to meet BS9251:2014 Sprinklers Direct design, supply, install and maintain domestic and residential fire sprinkler systems to the latest applicable standard.
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