Protect Your Business With a Fire Sprinkling System

5/3/2021 (Permalink)

You certainly hope that you'll never have a fire in your commercial property, but installing a fire sprinkler system can give you some peace of mind.

Nobody expects a fire to break out in their commercial building, but it’s important to be prepared for the unexpected. One of the ways you can protect your business in Sheridan Beach, WA  is by installing a fire sprinkler system.

How a Sprinkler System Works

Sprinklers detect heat - The mechanism that activates the sprinkler is intense heat, not smoke, so you don’t have to worry about setting off sprinklers when you burn your pizza in the lunchroom oven. As heat rises during a fire, it spreads along the ceiling. The sprinkler head is made of glass that is filled with a specially-designed liquid. When this liquid expands, due to the heat, it breaks the glass which triggers the sprinkler.
Sprinklers disperse water - The system is installed with a series of pipes filled with water. When a fire sprinkler is activated, it disperses water to douse the fire. The sprinkler system must be pressurized so that the water arches outward for more effective fire suppression.
Sprinklers minimize water damage - You certainly don’t want to deal with a lot of water damage. Thankfully, each sprinkler is designed to function independently, so that if the fire is concentrated in a small area, only one sprinkler will be triggered. This helps to minimize fire sprinkler cleanup. Sprinklers also use much less water than your fire department’s hose.

How to Install a Sprinkler System
Sprinkling systems must be installed by professionals who are trained to follow all of the codes and regulations of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The ideal time to install sprinklers is when the building is new, but they can also be added to an existing structure. Many insurance agencies will offer discounts for buildings with sprinklers.

You certainly hope that you'll never have a fire in your commercial property, but installing a fire sprinkler system can give you some peace of mind.