Spencer-Fire receive
many requests for information regarding the location of fire sprinklers.
The short answer is only fit full systems.
Fire sprinklers are only activated by HEAT!. Each
sprinkler is a heat detector and will only operate if a fire is present
where the sprinkler is situated. Fitting a partial sprinkler is false
economy. Most fires in domestic properties begin on the ground floor, so
fitting sprinklers to a loft conversion alone, will not protect you,
your family or your home.
Locating sprinklers to protect escape routes, e.g.,
stairs and hallways, is defeating the point of sprinklers. By the time
the fire has reached the sprinkler, any occupants will be dead!
A fire sprinkler system should incorporate all rooms
and areas that are used for habitation, storage or employment.
Spencer-Fire even recommend fitting sprinklers in loft and attic spaces, to protect
against electrical fires.
Spencer-Fire are happy to undertake a FREE site visit of
your premises to establish where sprinklers should be located.
Please telephone 0845 408 1694 or email to arrange a site visit.
