Fire Sprinkler System Benefits

Fire sprinklers are most effective during the fire's initial flame growth stage. A properly selected sprinkler will detect the fire's heat, initiate alarm and begin suppression within moments after flames appear. In most instances sprinklers will control fire advancement within a few minutes of their activation. This will in turn result in significantly less damage than otherwise would happen without sprinklers.

The benefits of using fire sprinkler systems include:
 • Immediate identification and control of a developing fire - Sprinkler systems respond at all times, including periods of low occupancy.
 • Immediate alert - In conjunction with the building fire alarm system, automatic sprinkler systems will notify occupants and emergency response personnel of the developing fire.
 • Reduced heat and smoke damage - Significantly less heat and smoke will be generated when the fire is extinguished at an early stage.
 • Enhanced life safety - Occupants will be subject to less danger when fire growth is checked.
 • Design flexibility - Fire and smoke barrier placement becomes less restrictive since early fire control minimizes demand on these systems.
 • Enhanced Security - A sprinkler controlled fire decreases demand on security forces, minimizing intrusion opportunities.
 • Decreased insurance expenditure - Sprinkler controlled fires are less damaging than fires in non-sprinklered buildings. This results in lower insurance reimbursements. Insurance underwriters will usually offer reduced premiums in sprinkler protected properties which can save a large amount of capital.

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