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Which Businesses Would Benefit from a Sprinkler System?
Whilst the law states that only businesses spanning 20,000 square metres or more (and aren’t compartmented) must legally install commercial fire sprinklers, that’s not to say that there aren’t other businesses that would also benefit from a sprinkler installation.
Fire sprinklers can make a huge impact when it comes to minimising or even stopping the spread of a fire in commercial establishments, allowing people to safely evacuate before the fire services arrive. Read on below as we discuss some of the businesses that would particularly benefit from a sprinkler system.
Care Facilities
Considering that care facilities, such as care homes and hospitals, contain numerous patients - many of which are often vulnerable - it’s essential that a comprehensive fire safety plan is put into place to protect both them and the staff that work there.
Having sprinklers in place is an effective way to diminish a fire before it has the chance to spread to other areas of the care establishment, thus allowing staff and patients to safely evacuate. What makes this especially beneficial in such establishments is that additional time may be required to evacuate patients who are not physically able to evacuate without assistance or efficiency.
Schools
Another establishment that would benefit from a sprinkler system is a school. All schools have a duty of care for the children that they teach, with their welfare being the utmost priority. On top of that, there are then staff and often visitors whose safety must also be accounted for.
Schools have many features that can increase the risks of fires - food technology rooms, IT suites, chemicals in science rooms and an abundance of paper in various classrooms. With such vast risks of fires, there should be equally comprehensive solutions to combat these, including sprinklers.
Hospitality Facilities
Businesses don’t just have a duty of care to protect their employees and regular patrons, but to any member of the public that is in their establishment. Hospitality facilities for example, such as hotels and BnBs, will often see different customers every day, yet still need to ensure adequate fire protection is in place regardless of who is staying with them.
Sprinklers can easily and efficiently be installed during working hours without your hotel having to be shut down. These will then ensure that your customers and staff are protected from fire and smoke, as is your property. Ultimately, they can help to minimise risk to health and safety, as well as minimise costs associated with repairs post-fire damage.
Arrange a Sprinkler Installation
If you think your business would benefit from a commercial sprinkler installation, then we can help here at Snowdonia Fire Protection.
With 50 years of experience, we’re proud to serve both domestic and commercial customers throughout Wales. If you’d like to discuss the services we can offer you, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.
