What need a know about fire sprinklers

A fire sprinkler system is an automatic fire protection system that uses water to suppress or extinguish a fire.

How it works:

• The system consists of a network of pipes filled with water, with sprinkler heads at the ends.
• The sprinkler heads are closed with heat-sensitive bulbs.
• In the event of a fire, the temperature in the room rises,
• the bulbs shatter,
• and water under pressure is discharged from the sprinklers.
• The water cools the burning surface and absorbs heat,
• slowing or stopping the spread of fire.

Advantages:

• Automatic operation: the system works without human intervention.
• Quick suppression: water reaches the source of the fire immediately.
• Effective: water is an effective means of extinguishing many types of fires.
• Localized: the system can localize a fire, preventing it from spreading.

Disadvantages:

• Cost: installation and maintenance of the system can be expensive.
• Water damage: water can damage property not affected by the fire.
• Freezing: water in pipes can freeze in cold weather.

There are several types of sprinkler systems:

• Wet pipe systems: the pipes are always filled with water.
• Dry pipe systems: the pipes are filled with pressurized air. Water is only supplied to the pipes when the system is activated.
• Pre-action systems: water is only supplied to the pipes when the fire alarm system is activated.

Fire sprinkler systems are an effective way to protect against fires. It is important to:

• Regularly maintain the system.
• Provide training for employees.
• Not obstruct sprinklers or impede the operation of the system.

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Additional information:

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=13
• American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA): https://www.firesprinkler.org/