What Makes Fire Sprinkler Systems Important?

Fire sprinkler systems are everywhere, with all new structures and buildings standing above 11 metres tall requiring them, amongst other regulatory requirements. However, not many people know why fire sprinkler systems are so important and why regular testing and maintenance are required to ensure these systems are running smoothly.

Fire Sprinkler Systems Save Lives

Performance effectiveness of fire sprinkler systems has, according to studies, been found to be 99% across all building types. The core reason for installing a fire sprinkler system is to ensure the preservation of life, and these systems have been proven to significantly reduce the risk of death. 

Where there are tall, residential buildings with many people living in flats, fire safety is paramount. With each residential flat having sprinkler heads installed, it reduces the risk of flames rapidly spreading up the building. Having fire sprinkler systems installed is an integral factor when it comes to saving lives in the event of a fire.

Fire Sprinkler Systems are Environmentally Sustainable

Research conducted by FM Global shows that there are significant sustainable benefits to the installation and usage of fire sprinkler systems. The study showed that the effectiveness of fire sprinklers was as much as 97%, reducing the damage fire had on the surroundings almost entirely compared to the room which did not have fire sprinklers. Also, when the emergency services are called to handle a fire, they will use significantly more water than fire sprinklers.

This excessive use in water during an emergency situation not only causes more damage to the building and environment, it increases the amount of water pollution which is potentially released into the environment. Fire sprinkler systems use significantly less water and reduce the effects of this by upwards of 90%. 

The Complete Package at BM Sprinklers

At BM Sprinklers we provide an all-round service from designing the sprinklers, the supply of materials, full stress-free installation and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. We are passionate about saving lives and understand the importance of the installation of residential fire sprinkler systems. 

We aim to provide the answer to quick fire-response solutions. If you have any questions or want to know more about what we can do for you, then get in touch either by filling out our online form or by calling us on 01473 748355.