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Labels: fire sprinkler inspections, Fire Sprinkler Installation, Fire Sprinkler Options, Residential Fire Sprinklers

For those worried that installing fire sprinklers in a home or office will result in ugly sprinkler heads or exposed water pipes, they might be disappointed. Todays technology means that there are a variety of sprinkler applications for any type of home or office building.

Sure, most commercial buildings have those exposed sprinkler heads that stick down from the ceiling. But it's more than likely the reason that it was the least expensive way to go. The water pipes can easily be fitted up in ceilings and away in walls. And there are many sprinkler heads on the market that can be rather difficult to spot in the ceiling. It's possible to mount the head so that it is flush with the ceiling, with a cap color that matches the room paint color. The cap simply falls away when the sprinkler system is activated. It might mean more money to have the hidden or hard-to-see sprinkler heads, but it's a great way to protect your property and your family and at the same time - your rooms still look great!

Don't let something simple as aesthetics come between you and safety. Fires kill and fires destroy. One sprinkler in one room is usually enough to put out any fire with very minimal damage to a room.

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Labels: Fire Sprinkler Installation, Fire Sprinkler Myths, Hidden Fire Sprinkler Heads

• In 2003, heating equipment was involved in an estimated 53,200 reported U.S. home structure fires, with associated losses of 260 civilian deaths, 1,260 civilian injuries, and $494 million in direct property damage.


• In 2003 heating equipment fires accounted for 14% of all reported home fires (second behind cooking) and 8% of home fire deaths.


• Space heaters, excluding fireplaces, chimneys, and chimney connectors, were involved in 26% of the home heating fires but 73% of the deaths.


• Excluding small confined fires, heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattress, or bedding, is by far the leading factor contributing to home heating fires (28%) and home heating fire deaths (50%).


• Chimneys and chimney connectors accounted for the largest share (40%) of home heating fire incidents. Failure to clean accounted for over half (59%) of the confined chimney and chimney connector fires.

Labels: Fire Dangers, Fire Sprinkler Installation, Fire Statistics

Just as homeowners and business owners worry too much sprinkler water will cause more damage than a fire, the thought of all the sprinklers coming on at the same time is also a matter of concern. If there is a fire a one room, they ask, will all the sprinklers throughout the house or building come on and spray where there is no fire?

The truth is that the fire sprinkler systems are set up to react only to the temperature change within the room with the fire. So if you have a fire in a kitchen, the temperature will rise and trigger the sprinklers to come on in that room. If the fire were to spread, that change in temperature will allow more sprinklers to come on but only in the new location and not all across the building.

What's odd is that most sprinkler applications wouldn't even have enough water pressure to turn on all the sprinkler nozzles at the same time.

Another myth is that smoke will set off a fire sprinkler system. This is also not true. Smoke will set off a fire alarm, but residential and commercial sprinkler installations are set to turn on for temperature changes only. They're usually set to go off between 155 and 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Don't let worrisome tales and myths about Fire Sprinkler Systems prevent you from saving your property, your business, or your family. To find a local sprinkler installation expert, post your request with ConstructionDeal.com. Our network of fire sprinkler companies will help give you true peace of mind and it's free to find a pro in your area!

Labels: Fire Sprinkler Installation, Fire Sprinkler Myths, Residential Fire Sprinklers

If you're looking for fire sprinkler protection in a building that is highly sensitive to excessive water, you might consider a water mist system. A water mist fire suppression system can deliver a fine misting to extinguish nearly any type of fire but without a huge amount of water. It's perfect for school, libraries, museums, and other commercial applications to minimize damage and to cut down on any "downtime" for the business or facility.

The water mist system can delivered a finely controlled spray over possible fire-prone spots, such as kitchens in hotels or restaurants where grease and oil fires are common. These systems can sometimes put out fire with just a few gallons of misted water. The water mist has a higher heat absorption ability that regular water sprays. Because the mist is so effective, it can mean that the system stays on for shorter durations.

These new systems are just now coming out of testing phases. The systems needed to be developed to replace the Halon 1301 because of safety issues over the health dangers from that gas.

If you're interested in find a company to inspect and evaluate your building for a water misting fire suppression system, you can post your request with ConstructionDeal.com. It's a fast, free and easy way to find a fire sprinkler or water mist suppression installer.

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Labels: Fire Sprinkler Installation, Fire Sprinkler Options, Water Damage, Water Misting

Should you be concerned about the amount of water that a sprinkler system will release during a fire?

It's true that sprinklers put out an efficient level of water to extinguish a fire in a residential or commercial application - it's usually around 50 gallons per minute. And that's a lot of water to lay down on the interior of a building. Especially if the sprinklers have to run for any length of time...

However, keep in mind that in a building that does not have sprinklers, a fire spreads very quickly - and when the fire department arrives to work on the blaze, their trucks will lay down around 200 gallons per minute. And, by that time, there will also be more extensive damage from the fire. A building with sprinklers will apply water at a much earlier stage, hopefully even preventing the need for the fire department to use their hoses.

If you're worried about a sprinkler system discharging when there is no fire, it shouldn't be a concern. The probability of a regular fire sprinkler discharging due to a manufacturing defect is only 1 in 16,000,000 sprinklers per year in service. Barring vandalism, which is rare, and lack of regular maintenance the system should never accidentally go off on it's own. With the technology of fire suppression systems today as well as the rigorous testing at the design stage in the factory, your building should not have any problem like this.

Consider ConstructionDeal.com if you need to find a local commercial or residential fire sprinkler company. Not only will fire sprinklers save you money on your insurance, using ConstructionDeal.com will help you receive several competitive bids from our network of companies that want your business -- that will also save you. And having the installers contact you will save you time. What more do you need?

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Labels: Fire Sprinkler Installation, Water Damage

Having fire sprinklers in buildings is, naturally, a smart idea - it protects people and it protects the building. Sprinklers are an easy and affordable way to keep your investment safe. However, because there are laws and ordinances that require people to install them during construction or retrofit them in existing buildings, property owners see this as an added or extra cost.

What many building owners should consider is that installing fire sprinklers in any building should not be considered a burden - it should be seen as an opportunity to add value and save money!

By remodeling a building to install fire sprinklers, the owner can save money through their insurance. By having a fire sprinkler system installed in a hotel, mutli-family residence, warehouse, or office building, the property owner could cut their insurance rate from fifty to eighty-five percent (compared to non-sprinkler installed units.)

Depending on the type and age of the building, it's possible that building owners can receive an income tax credit. There are three types - a depreciation allowance for the value of the system, deductions on the interest of the loan, and for older buildings receiving sprinklers the owner could receive a Qualified Rehabilitation Tax Credit. Consult a tax accountant or attorney for more details.

The building owner could avoid liability damages. Courts decisions involving large life loss fires have gone against building owners that didn't have fire sprinklers, even if there were no laws or ordinances requiring them. This could mean that simply not having a sprinkler system retrofitted in could cost the building owner money.

When a building without sprinklers has a major fire, business is usually severely interrupted. Sites with sprinklers installed can usually stay open during fire cleanup. Even though insurance might cover losses from fire, it won't cover lost business during the fire damage cleaning process.

If you need to find a company to retrofit fire sprinklers into your existing building, post your project with ConstructionDeal.com. We'll match you with commercial fire sprinkler installation companies in your area - this will save you time. Having multiple bids from several companies will save you money. And it's free to post your request.

Labels: Fire Sprinkler Installation

If you have sprinklers installed in your home, or you're planning to have them installed, here are some tips on what you should and should not do with the sprinklers in place.

Always Make Sure You:

1. Test your system every month. If you have a home security system in place, as well, make sure you notify the company that you are testing to avoid an unnecessary alarm for your local fire department. Open the test valve and listen for an alarm bell. Once the alarm sounds, turn off the valve. If alarm bell does not sound, contact a qualified fire sprinkler contractor.

2. Know the location of the System Shutoff Valve. Be sure all other members of of the household know the location as well.

3. Keep the System Control Valve is open at all times.

4. Upgrade your system if you extend, enlarge or remodel your house. Contact a licensed fire sprinkler contractor. Make sure the contractor submits plans to the fire department or Fire Marshall to secure the correct permit.

5. Contact the fire department when any activation occurs, even if the fire has apparently been extinguished.

Make sure you Do NOT:

1 Paint the sprinklers.

2. Damage the sprinklers.

3. Hang anything from the sprinklers.

4. Obstruct the sprinklers.

5. Cover the sprinklers.

6. Remove or attempt to Repair the sprinklers.

7. Disconnect or shut off Power to the system

If you experience a home fire, be calm and leave your house immediately. Call the fire department from a neighbor's house.

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