High Rack Warehouse Fire Suppression

Armstrong Priestley sprinkler systems provide an automatic, effective solution for high rack warehouse fire suppression.

An Armstrong Priestley in-rack sprinkler system will detect fire and suppress it with water mist or another appropriate agent.

After decades of experience in designing, installing and maintaining sprinkler systems, we are one of the UK’s leading providers of fire protection solutions.

Our portfolio includes clients from every sector, including industrial and large-scale storage businesses that require high-rack warehouse fire suppression.

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Common fire hazards in warehouses

All warehouse space requires a high level of fire protection for the following reasons:

Warehouse layout

Your warehouse layout could encourage rapid fire spread.

A place with narrow aisles surrounded by high-level storage can allow flames to progress quickly through the warehouse.

Storage of flammable materials

Warehouses that store large quantities of highly flammable liquids, such as paint, oil, or varnish, are susceptible to fire.

Malfunctioning electrical equipment

Many warehouses contain automated systems and electrical devices that could cause fires if they malfunction in the presence of combustible materials.

Effective fire safety systems are essential in warehouses to prevent fires that can cause financial losses, disrupt business continuity, or even threaten lives.

Specific fire control issues in high-rack warehouse space

High-rack warehouses are particularly susceptible to fire due to the high-density storage racks they contain.

The sheer volume of material presents multiple risks and encourages fire spread.

The amount of stock contained in the shelf storage systems can also make it difficult to spot a fire at an early stage.

Why are in-rack sprinklers an effective fire protection solution?

In-rack sprinklers take fire protection directly to the source of the fire, wherever it may be in your high-level rack structure.

In-rack sprinklers also function as fire detectors, automatically detecting fire heat at an early stage and initiating control straightaway.

How do Armstrong Priestley in-rack sprinklers work?

Our sprinkler heads are installed throughout your high-rack warehouse, in the storage racks, the ceiling, and everywhere else that needs protection or could be a source of a fire.

The sprinkler heads contain a glass phial of heat-sensitive liquid.

When the environmental temperature rises due to a fire, the liquid expands, shattering the glass and dispersing a fire suppression agent into the flames.

Maintenance for in-rack sprinkler systems

Your sprinkler system must be inspected regularly to comply with your legal fire safety responsibilities and ensure it provides effective fire protection if a fire breaks out.

Armstrong Priestley offers a range of maintenance and service packages to suit your requirements.

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