How do condo sprinklers work?
Fire sprinklers work because high heat triggers the sprinkler system. When a blaze ignites, the air directly above it heats rapidly. When the air is hot enough and reaches a sprinkler head, it triggers a chain reaction. Most sprinkler heads feature a glass bulb filled with a glycerin-based liquid.
How do you turn off fire sprinklers in a condo?
The only way to stop the sprinkler water flow without closing the valve is with sprinkler stops or a pipe plug. We have used both methods in the past. Sprinkler stops can be purchased on line (Amazon) or you can make your own out of wood.
What is a fire sprinkler control valve?
Control Valves—What Are They? Control valves control the flow of water in an automatic fire sprinkler system. Therefore, it is critical they remain open to allow water flow to the sprinklers. According to the NFPA, closed valves are the main cause of sprinkler system failure.
How do sprinklers go off in apartment?
When a fire starts, it quickly heats the air directly above it. This air rises and is pushed out to either side when it hits the ceiling. As this hot air reaches a sprinkler head, that sprinkler head is activated. Not just any heat source will trigger a sprinkler system to activate.
Does every room need a sprinkler?
Not every space in a structure is required to be protected by sprinklers—and NFPA 13 is very clear on what those spaces need to remain unprotected. In order for the systems to achieve these goals, the general rule is to provide sprinklers to protect all spaces within a building.
What is the most common obstruction to sprinkler systems?
Pipe scale
What is the minimum distance that must be maintained below sprinkler heads?
Storage shall be maintained 2 feet (610 mm) or more below the ceiling in non-‐sprinklered areas of buildings or a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas of buildings.
What is the minimum clearance required below a sprinkler head?
The minimum vertical clearance between sprinklers and material below shall be 18 inches (45.7cm).