Domestic And Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems

We know how vitally important having a fire sprinkler system could be in your home or premises. That is why we provide a bespoke service for each customer. We design, install and maintain our systems to the highest possible standard conforming to British standard 9251.

We have installed our systems on a large variety of projects such as in single dwelling’s, blocks of flats, care homes and student accommodations. 

All of our designs and installations fully comply to BS9251 and with the new updated 2021 version of the standard we understand the demand for these systems is growing rapidly.

  • Fully Certified Installations

  • Houses

  • Care homes

  • Student Accommodations

  • Blocks of Flats

 

“Truth vs Myth”

 

There are many myths associated with domestic fire sprinklers. These fire sprinkler myths lead to many homeowners and residential property owners choosing to ignore the many safety benefits that fire sprinklers can provide. 

Ignoring the benefits of fire sprinklers is very risky and when there is an outbreak of fire, there won't be anything to help protect you or your property. Our fire sprinklers are highly efficient and are installed by fully qualified and experienced engineers who understand that fire sprinkler myths are just that: myths. Give us a call today on 0330 133 9815 and speak with our professionals who are on hand to provide you with any information you need and will gladly answer questions on any fire sprinkler myths you know.

 

Myth

Truth

 

They cause water damage!

Significant tests have revealed that damage caused by water from a sprinkler system is comprehensively less than damage caused by the water from a fire brigade's hose.

 

Sprinkler heads will leak!

Domestic fire sprinkler systems are under the same pressure as the plumbing system but are tested at two to three times higher pressure during the installation process.

 

Sprinkler systems may go off accidentally!

Put it this way, you have more chance of winning the lottery than your sprinkler system going off without being activated by a fire. In fact, scientific research has shown the probability of this happening is only one in 16 million.

 

If one sprinkler goes off, they all will!

Our domestic fire sprinkler systems are designed to react to temperatures in each room individually. Only the closest head to the fire will be activated to supress the fire.

 

Aren’t sprinklers unsightly?

On the contrary, they are compact, robust and elegant. In most buildings the public are usually unaware that a sprinkler system is fitted. Concealed sprinklers are fully recessed and covered by a flat plate that is flush with the ceiling. They are unobtrusive and almost invisible.

 

Products

Blazemaster

Regardless of the situation—whether new construction or building retrofit—BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems are specially engineered for use in all light hazard, some ordinary hazard one applications and residential applications. Our CPVC satisfies all standards and code approvals for non-metallic fire sprinkler material.

Backed by Lubrizol Corporation’s nearly 60 years of CPVC experience, BlazeMaster material delivers the security expected of any fire sprinkler system.

Our science drives sustainable & measurable results to save lives and protect property: Create Smarter & Live Better.

Spears

Spears® FlameGuard® CPVC is designed specifically for fire sprinkler systems and is ideal for residential and light hazard applications. CPVC pipe requires no pre-fabrication and can be easily cut and connected on the jobsite. CPVC pipe has excellent hydraulic characteristics and is resistant to rust and scale. 

Spears complete line of CPVC fittings includes the TorqueSafe™ Fire Sprinkler Head Adapter, which eliminates radial stress, requires no thread sealants, and prevents overtightening. 

FlameGuard® CPVC products are backed by Spears® Manufacturing Company’s Installer Protection Plan. This plan goes above and beyond standard product warranties and will indemnify and defend the installing contractor against verified claims. If the Spears® FlameGuard® System experiences a failure due to conditions outside the control of the installing contractor, the installing contractor will be covered 100% by the Spears® Installer Protection Plan.

 
 

British Standard

Originally published in 2005 then reviewed and amended in 2014 with help from members of the fire service and players in the industry.

BS9251 covers:

  • Individual dwellings (houses, flats and maisonettes)

  • Houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs)

  • Bed and breakfast accommodation

  • Boarding houses

  • Blocks of flats

  • Residential care premises

  • Dormitories

  • Hostels

The types of property covered vary on size and type of resident and therefore are split into risk categories. These categories range from 1-3.

  • Category 1 covers individual dwellings to small blocks of flats (less than 18M high).

  • Category 2 covers large blocks of flats (over 18M high) and small residential care homes (10 residents or less).

  • Category 3 covers large residential care homes (more than 10 residents) to hostels.

Each category has minimum design parameters which determine the number of heads that should be used to calculate the amount of water and pressure required to run the system. The total number of heads required in any system is dependent on the room sizes, use and area covered by an individual head. Typically, 1 head can cover 25m2 but should not be more than 2.75m from a wall and no closer than 2.4m from another sprinkler head.

  • Category 1 systems require a minimum run time of 10 minutes and the calculation should include 1 or 2 heads in the calculation.

  • Category 2 systems require a minimum run time of 30 minutes and the calculation should include 1 or 2 heads in the calculation.

  • Category 3 systems require a minimum run time of 30 minutes and the calculation should include 2 or 4 heads in the calculation.

BS9251:2021 update

Introduction of a fourth category of system to cater for taller residential buildings (greater than 18 m) and higher risk scenarios. The rationale for this is for the following:

  • Alignment with Fire and Rescue Service national operational guidance e.g. access and response time.

    • consistency with BS EN 16925 (Fixed firefighting systems – Automatic residential sprinkler systems – Design, installation, and maintenance)

    • greater risk profile in higher-rise buildings, including the need for improved resilience.

  • Additional recommendations for large capacity minimum water suppliers for taller buildings and higher risk scenarios. 

  • Further recommendations for duplicate pumps and other reliability enhancements in certain scenarios.

  • Further recommendations for non-residential occupancies in protected buildings. 

  • Additional measures and information for the fire service to interact with the installation

  • Clarification of alarm and fault signalling requirements 

  • Clarification of roles and responsibilities.