Rapidrop

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why are sprinklers important for life safety?

  • How can we be sure sprinklers will work in a fire?

  • What about water damage?

  • What about smoke?

  • What is the life safety record for sprinklers?

  • Aren’t sprinklers unsightly?

  • Don’t all the heads go off at once? I’m sure I’ve seen this happening on tv!

  • Surely sprinklers create more water damage than the fire and rescue service?

  • If sprinklers false alarm, won’t they create a lot of damage?

  • How do sprinkler heads work?

  • 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?

  • What standards do I need to comply with when designing or installing sprinkler systems?

  • Does the installation of sprinklers permit ‘tradeoffs’ in respect of requirements regarding escape routes and passive fire protection measures?

Why are sprinklers important for life safety?

In a fire situation people often panic and do not know which is the most appropriate escape route and may not be able to adequately use fire hose reels or fire extinguishers.

Sprinkler systems are completely automatic and can control the spread of fire plus stop heat and smoke from potentially trapping people.

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