Residential Fire Protection Systems
The most common misconceptions about residential fire-protection systems that prevent homeowners from including one in their home, is the fear of a misfiring sprinkler head. Hollywood movies portray fire sprinkler heads as “one sprinkler head goes off they all will go off”. The Honest truth is that information is false. Misfiring sprinkler heads are extremely rare, one manufacturer claims the chances to be 1 in 16 million. Fire sprinkler systems are designed so only the sprinkler heads directly affected by the heat of a fire become activated, not the entire system. In the event of a fire, one sprinkler head activating at 15-20 gallons per minute will cost you a lot less in water damages, then a firefighter with a two-and-a-half-inch hose spraying water on your home at 250 gallons per minute. Rainier Professionals understands that quality, respect, and communication are of the utmost importance so that we can create the perfect sprinkler system for your perfect home. At Rainier Professionals, we take pride in protecting your future.
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F.A.Q.
Common Questions with Common Answers.
Do fire sprinklers go off by accident?
It is extremely uncommon for a fire sprinkler system to go off without warning or reason. Setting off a sprinkler head, either a heat source is required or a very hard knock that displaces the sprinkler head’s fusible link, or glass trigger.
How does a fire sprinkler system work?
Sprinklers installed in a building's walls and ceiling store water within pipes. The sprinkler heads have a fusible link that melts from the heat given off by a fire. When this melts away, it opens up the sprinkler, which sprays evenly to ensure the flames are extinguished.
Will smoke set off a fire sprinkler system?
Absolutely not - this is a common myth. As mentioned before, a sprinkler system needs a close heat source to set it off, usually around 70°C (158°F).