Armstrong Priestley water mist systems provide safe, reliable and effective fire protection for hotels.
We have been designing and installing sprinkler systems using water mist for many years.
Our many hotel clients rely on our sprinkler systems to provide fire protection and early fire detection, protecting their guests and employees.
We also provide service and maintenance packages to ensure that water mist systems are always ready to prevent fire spread and protect life whenever they are needed.
Call our friendly team to find out more about our water mist systems for hotels.
How do water mist systems work?
Our water mist systems use sprinklers located throughout the hotel to quench flames and suppress fire spread.
Each sprinkler head contains a glass bulb of heat-sensitive liquid.
If the surrounding air temperature rises due to the fire, the liquid in the bulb expands, smashing the glass and releasing a fine mist of water droplets onto the fire.
You can learn more about our sprinkler systems here
Why are water mist fire suppression systems so effective?
Water mist systems suppress flames quickly in the following ways.
Oxygen displacement
As the fine water droplets turn to steam, they expand rapidly, displacing oxygen.
The flames require oxygen to spread, so the rapid drop in the level of this crucial element significantly suppresses the fire.
Cooling action
The tiny droplets have a large surface area, allowing them to absorb heat, creating an instant cooling effect on the environment and preventing reignition of the fire.
Radiant barrier
The water mist creates a barrier, blocking the flames from spreading further.
Why are hotels at high risk of fire?
Hotels are at high risk of fire because they have large kitchens with hot surfaces and flammable liquids, such as cooking oils.
Hotel rooms also contain a high number of electrical devices, like kettles, TVs, and hair dryers, which can malfunction and cause a fire.
Why is early fire detection so essential in hotels?
Early detection is essential if the large numbers of guests and staff in the typical hotel are to be evacuated before the fire takes hold, and they are trapped.
Why are fine water droplet sprinkler systems ideal for hotels?
Water mist systems are an ideal way to safeguard guests and staff in hotels for several reasons.
Automatic activation
Our sprinkler activates automatically without human activation.
The system’s sensitivity ensures early fire detection while minimising accidental activation from shower kettles, etc.
Reliability
Sprinkler systems are used worldwide as a fire suppression solution.
Scottish Government research recently found that fire sprinkler systems are a highly effective and reliable form of fire protection for hotels.
Customisable
Mist systems are easy to customise for every hotel.
We design and install fire sprinkler systems to fit the requirements of buildings of every size, style and age.
Minimal water usage
Water mist systems use less water than traditional sprinkler systems, causing less water damage to hotel property if they are activated.
Eco-friendly
The low water requirements of water mist systems make them an environmentally friendly choice.
Armstrong Priestley Regional Offices
Contact the regional office nearest to you or complete our online form here.
Leeds Head Office
Seventy Seven
Holbeck Lane
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS11 9UL
Call 0113 394 4040
email info@armstrongpriestley.co.uk
The North East Office
One Trinity Green
Eldon Street
South Shields
NE33 1SA
Tel 0191 206 9085
Email northeast@armstrongpriestley.co.uk
The North West Office
Suite 7
Wilsons Park
Monsall Rd
Greater Manchester M40 8WN
Tel 0113 394 4040
Email manchester@armstrongpriestley.com
The South East Office
Unit 9, Church Farm
Ulcombe
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 1DN
Tel 0203 4345570