Fire safety is a priority in student housing, as student accommodation is at a higher risk of fire damage for several reasons. The installation of an automatic sprinkler system will protect both lives and property.
Armstrong Priestley has extensive experience working in the educational sector and will design, fabricate, install, and maintain a fire sprinkler system tailored to the specific needs of your building.
Contact our friendly residential team today to discuss your student accommodation fire sprinkler system.
Common fire safety risks in student accommodation
Multiple-occupant student buildings often pose a high fire risk due to the numerous kitchens and electrical devices they contain.
However, negligent behaviour can be a particular problem in student housing, whose occupants are often living away from home for the first time.
It is not uncommon for fires in a student accommodation building to be caused by students smoking or leaving cooking unattended.
A sprinkler system will protect both students and property by suppressing a fire before it gets out of control, giving time to evacuate before firefighters arrive.
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What is a fire sprinkler system?
A fire sprinkler system comprises water pipes and sprinkler heads that distribute water to extinguish flames. Usually, water is drawn from the water mains, but if this is not possible or the water pressure is insufficient, water tanks can be installed.
How do fire sprinklers work?
Armstrong Priestley fire sprinklers are activated by raised temperatures in the local environment.
Each sprinkler head contains a glass phial containing a heat-sensitive liquid. A rise in temperature makes the liquid expand until the phial shatters, releasing pressurised water to suppress the fire.
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More about Armstrong Priestley
We are a UK market leader in the provision of fire sprinkler systems, with decades of experience in providing fire protection for large residential premises, including student accommodation.
We offer a comprehensive service to our clients, encompassing the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems.
Contact the office nearest to you or complete our online form here for expert advice on fire protection with an automatic sprinkler system.
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Leeds Head Office
Seventy Seven
Holbeck Lane
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS11 9UL
Call 0113 394 4040
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One Trinity Green
Eldon Street
South Shields
NE33 1SA
Tel 0191 206 9085
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Suite 7
Wilsons Park
Monsall Rd
Greater Manchester M40 8WN
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Unit 9, Church Farm
Ulcombe
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 1DN
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