What is an automatic fire sprinkler system?
An Automatic Fire Sprinkler System is a network of water-filled pipes which starts at your domestic water service line and ends with strategically spaced fire sprink- ler heads located throughout your home. A sprinkler system activates based upon the amount of heat produced by a fire, not the amount of smoke.
How many sprinkler system are there?
There are four main types of commercial sprinkler systems, each adapted to the needs of various facilities to maximize response time and ensure the protection of employees and assets.
How effective are automatic sprinklers?
Sprinklers were effective in controlling the fire in 96% of the fires in which they operated. Taken together, sprinklers both operated and were effective in 88% of the fires large enough to operate them. In three-fifths of the fires in which the sprinkler failed to operate, the system had been shut off.
When one fire sprinkler goes off do they all?
When one sprinkler goes off, they all go off – actually, fire sprinkler heads are individually activated by heat. This means that each sprinkler head only goes off in direct response to a fire in its radius – you’ll almost never have unnecessary activation!
How many sprinklers go off in a fire?
Fire sprinkler systems are actually heat activated, one sprinkler head at a time, and most fires usually require only one or two sprinklers to be extinguished.
Do fire sprinklers automatically shut off?
Fire sprinklers will shut off automatically once a fire is under control.
Can you turn off a fire sprinkler?
One option you have is to turn off the entire system by cutting off the water supply. This stops water from flowing into your home entirely, not just the sprinkler system. If you have a fire sprinkler system with a shutoff valve on the pipe that brings water to this system, you can turn off this valve.
How do I turn off one sprinkler zone?
To determine which valve you want to remove, you manually turn on the zone valves (without using the control box) and see which one turns on the sprinkler you want to remove. On top of your zone valves is a solenoid, written on it you will see ON/OFF arrows. Turn the solenoid in the “ON” direction about 1/4 turn or so.
Why do my sprinklers stay on?
There are two reasons why sprinklers would continue to run with the controller Off or Unplugged: It’s possible your valves were opened manually. Locate your valve box(es) and turn the solenoid(s) clockwise until snug.