Residential Fire Protection Ltd explores the difference between some common fire safety myths and facts and how a sprinkler system can substantially reduce the risk of property damage and injury
Myth: Fire Sprinkler Systems cause water damage by accidental activation
Fact: The odds of an accidental discharge are around 1 in 16 million
Myth: In the event of a fire, all sprinkler heads activate
Fact: Only the sprinkler head(s) in the immediate vicinity of the fire activate
Myth: A smoke detector provides adequate protection from fire
Fact: Smoke detectors can save lives via a warning system, but do nothing to fight the spread of fire
Residential Sprinkler Systems can reduce property damage by 90%
Residential Sprinkler Systems are widely recognised as the single most effective method for fighting the spread of fire in its early stages, reducing injuries by at least 80% and property damage by 90%.
Only sprinkler heads in the immediate vicinity of the fire activate, causing minimal water damage
Residential Sprinkler Systems provide greater scope for architects when designing, allowing more freedom with open plan design
Residential Sprinkler Systems can be used as a compensatory feature in domestic settings, providing flexibility with other obligations from building control
Residential Fire Protection are here to help!
Residential Fire Protection have 30+ years combined experience in a variety of Residential Sectors including domestic single-family dwellings, apartments, sheltered and social housing and student accommodation.
As a BAFSA, FIRAS and SafeContractor accredited company, we demonstrate not only compliance, but accountability to the top industry standards.
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