If you’re in the market for a new sprinkler system, there are several things to take into consideration such as functionality, living spaces, and security, as well as price. When a fire alarm system goes off, you need to make sure you have the right sprinkle system installed in your condo or apartment building. It is always very important to make sure you think about fire alarm repairs and fire alarm inspection to make sure your tenants are staying safe in their homes.
If you’re thinking of getting a new sprinkler system for your building, think about these four options and the pros and cons of each.
1. Pre-action
A pre-action sprinkler system is filled with air, and needs two triggers to start the water flow. The reason for this is that is stops the sprinkler from going off if there was a false alarm. This way, tenants are not accidentally sprayed with water and their homes are not sprayed when there is no actual threat of a fire. This helps greatly to prevent water damage and the consequences that could potentially follow after a sprinkler system accidentally goes off and tenants are upset. Water damage can affect electronics and other items like books or fragile, sentimental items belonging to tenants.
2. Dry Pipe
Fire alarm inspections are crucial to keeping alarms working correctly and tenants safe. By occasionally checking fire alarm systems, you can make sure they receive the proper maintenance and do not cause sprinklers to go off thanks to a false alarm. In the event of a real fire emergency, a dry pipe could be a great place for tenants living in cold areas. A dry pipe is similar to the above sprinkler however the pressurized air in the pipe causes a delay in the water being expelled from the sprinkler. This is good for places with cold temperatures, such as in the north, where pipes have the potential to freeze.
3. Deluge
This kind of sprinkler system is needs to have smoke or heat to trigger it. This might not be the best for your building unless it has many tanks or other flammable elements. A dry pipe or pre-action might be better for you.
4. Wet pipe
These pipes are always filled with water and is the most common around. You might risk your tenants being angry over false alarms and sprinklers that go off without needing to be (thuus causing water damage), but they are also the most cost efficient, low maintenance, and at many times, the safest. Fire alarm repairs can lower the number of false alarms that can happen in your building.
It’s very important to have proper fire protection services in your building to ensure the safety of tenants and it is imperative to keep up with maintenance. Automatic sprinklers and early warning systems in all buildings could reduce overall injuries, loss of life, and property damage by at least 50%. That’s an incredibly high percentage.
Are you thinking of investing in fire alarm repairs or a new sprinkler system? Which sprinkler do you think is the best for your building? Let us know in the comments below!
