Guide to choosing the right fire sprinkler system

Armstrong Priestley are experts in fire sprinkler system installation.

We have decades of experience designing, fabricating, and installing every type of fire sprinkler system for clients across the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.

This guide to choosing the right fire sprinkler system for your premises will help you understand our work.

For a complete fire assessment and advice on the best fire protection system for your needs, please contact our friendly team today to arrange a site survey.

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How do sprinkler systems provide effective fire protection?

Fire sprinkler systems offer effective fire protection through a network of pipes and sprinkler heads. Fire suppression agents are sent through the pipes and dispersed through the sprinkler heads in a fire emergency.

Sprinkler systems serve both as fire suppression and fire detection systems.

The sprinkler heads are activated by a change in temperature in the surrounding environment.

They are not activated by smoke but by heat.

This reduces the risk of accidental activation, making sprinkler systems a reliable means of providing fire safety.

Types of fire sprinklers

We install a range of different sprinkler system types, matching the system to the fire protection needs.

Wet pipe sprinkler systems

Wet pipe systems are the most popular and are suitable for many of our customers.

This type of fire sprinkler system comprises a water reservoir connected to water-filled pipes and sprinkler heads.

When local temperatures rise, glass phials in the sprinkler heads break, allowing water to flow immediately.

The water disperses as droplets, depriving the flames of oxygen and cooling the environment.

Wet pipe systems usually require a reliable water supply, but we can install a storage tank system if needed.

Wet pipe systems are a straightforward choice and are ideal for many applications, including residential premises and commercial properties.

Dry pipe systems – the right sprinkler system for freezing temperatures

Dry pipe systems have pipes filled with pressurised air or nitrogen.

When the sprinkler heads are activated, the air or nitrogen is released.

The ensuing vacuum is quickly filled by water stored in insulated tanks, which suppresses the flames.

Dry pipe sprinkler systems are ideal for unheated spaces like warehouses or car parks, as the water is protected from freezing temperatures.

Fire suppression systems for high-hazard areas

Some of our clients operate in commercial spaces that are high-risk areas.

For high-fire-risk premises, we often recommend a deluge system.

This type of sprinkler system functions differently from other sprinkler systems.

A separate fire detection system is activated by heat and immediately opens all sprinkler heads in the building, providing maximum fire protection.

Sprinkler systems for protecting sensitive equipment

Water damage can be an issue for clients with sensitive equipment.

We can install a fire sprinkler system that uses an alternative fire suppression agent rather than water.

Examples include inert gases, chemical gases, or carbon dioxide, which suppress flames without leaving residue or damaging property.

These alternative agents are ideal for data centres or for protecting fragile paper or textiles.

Contact Armstrong Priestley about your fire sprinkler system

We design, fabricate, and install fire sprinkler systems for our clients nationwide, operating from regional offices in Leeds, Manchester, South Shields, and Kent.

You can call the office in your region or contact us online here.