Care Home Fire Sprinkler Installation

Safeguarding residents and care providers is the top priority in care facilities, and Armstrong Priestley’s care home fire sprinkler installation will provide the highest possible levels of fire protection.

We have extensive experience in installing sprinklers in care homes, and our automatic sprinkler systems protect the lives of residents, care providers and other staff while also protecting property from fire damage.

Why not contact UK market leader Armstrong Priestley for advice on a care home fire sprinkler system for your residential building?

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Why is care home fire protection so important?

The care home sector provides residential accommodation to vulnerable people of all ages.

Residential care homes are occupied by people with varied needs, including elderly people, residents affected by conditions such as Down’s syndrome or with a wide range of cognitive and physical challenges.

Any one of the above conditions may make it difficult for care home residents to alert staff to a fire. It may also be difficult for care providers to evacuate residents with mobility issues or those who have difficulty understanding the urgency of the situation.

Armstrong Priestley automatic fire sprinklers detect fire and control fire spread without the need for human activation. The system’s ability to extinguish flames also enables the safe evacuation of vulnerable residents while waiting for fire and rescue services to arrive.

Fire risks in care homes

Like all residential buildings, care facilities have a high risk of fire due to the presence of large or multiple kitchens, as well as residents using electrical equipment or smoking in their rooms.

Care home fire regulations

Care facilities where people sleep require stringent fire safety procedures to ensure the safety of residents.

Care home fire regulations are outlined in the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to demonstrate how fire safety is being managed in their building.

You can read more about government guidance for care facilities here.

How do Armstrong Priestley fire sprinklers protect care home residents?

Sprinkler heads containing glass phials of heat-sensitive liquid are strategically located throughout the building, with a particular focus on high-risk areas, such as kitchens.

If a fire breaks out, the temperature of the air around the sprinkler rises, causing the heat-sensitive liquid to expand and shatter the glass of the phial. The removal of the phial allows water or a water mist to be sprayed from the sprinkler head directly onto the flames.

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Key Benefits of Sprinkler System Installation for Care Homes

They are a good choice for care facilities for several reasons.

Highly effective

Sprinkler systems are used throughout the world as they are highly effective and safe.

Reliable

With regular maintenance, sprinkler systems can be relied upon to perform to the highest level when needed.

Flexible design

All our sprinkler systems are designed to meet the individual requirements of our clients, and we have experience working within both existing care home buildings and new builds. Our designer will identify locations within your building that may require more fire protection, such as stairwells or kitchens, and specify more sprinkler heads in that area.

Rapid fire detection

The sprinklers are highly sensitive, reacting to increases in temperature rather than to steam or smoke, thereby reducing the likelihood of false alarms that can be so disruptive and upsetting for vulnerable residents.

Our fire sprinklers detect small fires that can be easily controlled, enabling vulnerable residents to be evacuated safely.

Aesthetically sensitive

Care homes should feel like home, and attractive décor plays a significant role in achieving this. Our sprinkler systems can be painted or boxed in to preserve the aesthetic appeal of the building.

Sprinkler systems for care facilities

We have installed fire sprinkler systems in care homes and residential buildings throughout the UK and understand the unique challenges that protecting vulnerable people from fire can present.

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