Fire Sprinkler Systems for Warehouses

Fire sprinkler systems for warehouses prevent rapid fire spread, saving lives and protecting property from fire damage.

Commercial property owners rely on our automatic fire sprinkler systems to detect and suppress fires with water mist or other flame-suppressing agents.

Armstrong Priestley has been providing fire protection for commercial properties and residential buildings for decades, and our experience gives all our customers peace of mind.

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The main types of fire hazard in commercial buildings

Warehouses and other commercial properties are often at high risk of fire because they store flammable materials.

For example:

Solids

Wood, paper, cloth and plastics

Liquids

Paint, oil, diesel and petrol

Gases

Propane and natural gas

Armstrong Priestley fire sprinkler systems offer comprehensive fire protection, whatever the cause of the blaze.

Are fire sprinkler systems effective in preventing and controlling fires?

The National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN) recently analysed data from over 2000 fires that was provided by Fire and Rescue Services across the UK.

The report concluded that sprinkler systems were highly effective, successfully controlling over 94% of fires.

You can read the full report here.

Why are in-rack sprinkler systems so important for fire suppression in warehouses?

Warehouse fires are common due to the materials commonly found in commercial buildings, but the building’s design can often encourage rapid fire spread, resulting in significant damage.

Many warehouses are arranged in a grid layout with high racks of shelving on either side of narrow aisles. This design allows flames to leap from rack to rack, spreading quickly through the building.

In-rack sprinkler systems act quickly to deprive flames of oxygen and control fires, preventing further spread.

You can find details of a recent warehouse project that we completed for a large client here. The project involved the installation of over 96,000 sprinkler heads, including in-rack sprinklers.

How do in-rack sprinkler systems work?

In-rack sprinklers are distributed throughout the warehouse’s racking systems.

Each fire sprinkler head is fitted with a phial of heat-sensitive liquid. When the surrounding air reaches a specific temperature, the liquid in the phial expands and shatters the glass, releasing a water mist or another suppressant onto the flames.

Water mist is an effective solution in many situations, but alternative types of suppressants, including non-toxic gases and carbon dioxide, can be used to prevent water damage to sensitive equipment or stock.

Armstrong Priestley commercial fire sprinkler systems

Our personnel will assess the fire-protection requirements for your property.

A bespoke sprinkler system will then be created by our in-house design team and manufactured at our fabrication centre in Leeds.

Our experienced installation team will fit your sprinkler system.

You can read more about our warehouse fire protection work here.

Maintenance for commercial fire sprinkler systems

In addition to design and installation, we offer maintenance packages for fire sprinkler systems.

Regular inspections are essential to ensure your sprinkler system is always fit for purpose.

You can learn more about Armstrong Priestley’s regular maintenance and service packages here.

Armstrong Priestley: first choice for warehouse fire safety

We have extensive experience in fire safety, and our reputation for excellence has made us one of the UK’s leading providers of fire suppression systems.

Contact our friendly team today for advice on warehouse fire protection.

You can call the nearest regional office or complete our online form here.