Fire safety is essential for every business. Fortunately, there are many products available to help you protect your company’s property and the people in it. Fire sprinkler systems offer an excellent safeguard in the case of a fire.
There are regular one-step fire sprinkler systems where the system activates automatically when smoke or flames are detected. Another type of fire protection product is the pre-action fire sprinkler system. Read on to find out how a pre-action fire sprinkler system works and how to know if you need one.
What Is a Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler System?
A pre-action fire sprinkler system is a component that takes two steps to put the protection system into motion. This type of fire sprinkler system helps to prevent the water from being discharged accidentally. There is a pre-action valve that must be activated before the water flows out of the individual sprinklers.
How Does This Fire Sprinkler System Work?
The process is quite simple. There are two steps for sprinkler activation. Here’s how the pre-action fire sprinkler system works:
- Step 1: Detection system identifies active fire and opens the pre-action valve.
- Step 2: Sprinkler heads release and allow water to flow onto the fire.
Once the detection system identifies an actual fire, the pre-action valve is released and allows water to fill the pipes. Then, the sprinkler heads release, and water pours out of the sprinkler fixtures onto the fire.
With this type of process, you don’t have to worry about an unintended flow of water coming out of the sprinklers and damaging property when there’s no real fire.
When Are Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems Necessary?
You can use a pre-action fire sprinkler system in any commercial building. However, since these systems are often pricier and take more time to install, you may want to consider if having this type of system is necessary for your business. For example, if you have a data center or business with valuable items that simply shouldn’t get wet, the pre-action fire sprinkler system is a good fire protection product to consider.
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Now’s the perfect time to ensure your business is protected in case of a fire. Total Fire Protection can help you with all your fire protection needs, including installing and maintaining pre-action fire sprinkler systems.
