Frequently Asked Questions
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Why are sprinklers important for life safety?
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How can we be sure sprinklers will work in a fire?
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What about water damage?
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What about smoke?
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What is the life safety record for sprinklers?
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Aren’t sprinklers unsightly?
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Don’t all the heads go off at once? I’m sure I’ve seen this happening on tv!
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Surely sprinklers create more water damage than the fire and rescue service?
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If sprinklers false alarm, won’t they create a lot of damage?
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How do sprinkler heads work?
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I want to install sprinklers in a new building but I have been advised that the water supply from the local mains is inadequate. Can I still install a sprinkler system?
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What standards do I need to comply with when designing or installing sprinkler systems?
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Does the installation of sprinklers permit ‘tradeoffs’ in respect of requirements regarding escape routes and passive fire protection measures?
Aren’t sprinklers unsightly?
Modern sprinkler heads are designed to meet the needs of architects for office, hotel, retail, hospital, educational, residential and prestige buildings. They are compact, robust and elegant. In most buildings the public are usually unaware that a sprinkler system is fitted.
Pendent and sidewall sprinkler heads typically protrude less than 35mm from the ceiling or wall and can be fitted with rosettes. Flush types are also available, these protrude less than 15mm. Sprinkler heads and rosettes can be supplied to match any colour scheme.
Concealed sprinklers are fully recessed and covered by a flat plate that is flush with the ceiling. They are unobtrusive and almost invisible.