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Most Common Domestic Sprinkler System Myths Debunked
A fantastic measure within many environments, and often legally required in line with your duties as an employer, sprinklers can mean the difference between life or death in the instance of a fire. Certainly worth investing in if you’re in need of additional fire protection in a family home or workplace setting, you may feel discouraged due to one of many common myths - which we’ll dispel within this blog post. Read ahead and separate fact from fiction with assistance from Snowdonia Fire Protection.
The Water Will Cause Additional Damage
The idea that water will cause damage to your property that a blazing fire otherwise wouldn’t is a complete myth, with the destructive nature of many electrical fires meaning that the targeted flow of water from a sprinkler is almost always preferable. It is estimated that the typical sprinkler installation discharges 55 litres of water per minute, while a firefighting hose discharges over 600 litres per minute - so even if you're concerned about water damage, a sprinkler will minimise issues before the fire brigade even need to be called out.
False Alarms Are A Common Occurrence
Understandably, a false alarm would be an absolute nightmare for many business owners, with the idea of litres of water gushing down onto important documents and computers certainly a worrying one. Thankfully, records show that the chance of an accidental discharge from a sprinkler is very rare, and due to the fact that these sprinklers are only set off by a certain amount of smoke being detected in many instances, any cause for one to go off is likely merited.
Sprinklers Are An Eyesore In Any Setting
Modern fire sprinklers, including those supplied and fitted by Snowdonia Fire Protection are incredibly subtle, and no more noticeable than a traditional fire alarm or similar ceiling fitting. Gone are the days of a complex and ugly network of installations being required, with 21st century fire alarms barely visible when fitted to the ceiling of a home or business premises.
Systems Are Costly And Unnecessary
Certainly not as costly as cleaning up after a fire which went undetected overnight or in the midst of a busy day, it is estimated that the costs of a sprinkler system can be recovered over a period of about 10 years. Savings are achieved through reduced insurance premiums and in larger organisations through less disruption to business continuity when a fire occurs, so you can rest assured that the initial cost of a system is worthwhile in any case.
Looking to safeguard your employees or family? Snowdonia Fire and Security is an NSI Gold, BAFE and NICEIC registered installer and maintainer of high quality fire and security systems, providing a first-class service in England and Wales since 1974. Whether it’s your business or home, you need to be certain that you’re getting the best systems and services, so contact us today.
