Residential & Domestic Sprinkler Installation

Residential & Domestic Sprinkler Installation

Domestic Sprinkler Systems

There’s a growing need for domestic sprinkler systems in the UK. Demand is at an all-time high, and the popularity of residential sprinkler heads is only going to strengthen further.

Thankfully we can install domestic sprinkler heads to property owners throughout the whole of the UK, fitting systems that are discreet yet vital for safety within the home. At Staffordshire Fire Services we know how critical these systems are to people and property.

Building control officers demand category 1 domestic sprinklers are installed to BS9251:2014 but what does this mean?  

Sprinkler systems have to comply with the latest industry standards. Our systems do, to ensure they are totally compliant with the latest standards we always ensure they for fill the following criteria:-

  • Sprinkler heads professionally installed in all areas, excluding wet rooms under 5 square meters and storage space under 2 square meters.
  • Constant water supply ready to feed the sprinkler system.
  • Alarm device either electrical or mechanical which triggers at first sign of danger.

All of the residential and concealed sidewall sprinkler systems we supply and install are designed to work with the greatest efficiency. They operate with 1 or 2 sprinklers for a period of 10 minutes at the minimum flow rate required.  

System requirements for any project typically involve:-

  • Drawings issued to our designer in a DWG format (AutoCad) or equivalent to allow the design to be carried out.
  • We will consult with your architect & coordinate lighting and any other services (if applicable).
  • Our engineers will install 1st fix pipework above ceiling.
  • Sprinkler heads are fitted to suit, leaving a protective cover to allow for ceiling to be installed.
  • The control valve will be fitted ready for connection to the incoming utility main or from the booster pump set.

Residential Sprinkler Systems

All residential care homes and large residential complexes should consider installing a Category 2 or 3 residential sprinkler system to prevent the spread of fire.

For your residential sprinkler system to comply to BS9251:2014, they will have to meet the following specifications:-

  • Sprinkler heads professionally installed in all areas, excluding wet rooms under 5 square meters and storage space under 2 square meters.
  • Constant water supply ready to feed the sprinkler system.
  • Alarm device either electrical or mechanical which triggers at first sign of danger.

Our residential sprinkler systems are designed to operate between 2-4 sprinklers for a period of 30 minutes at the minimum calculated flow rate.

System requirements for any project typically involve:-

  • Drawings issued to our designer in a DWG format (AutoCad) or equivalent to allow the design to be carried out.
  • We will consult with your architect & coordinate lighting and any other services (if applicable).
  • Our engineers will install 1st fix pipework above ceiling.
  • Sprinkler heads are fitted to suit, leaving a protective cover to allow for ceiling to be installed.
  • The control valve will be fitted ready for connection to the incoming utility main or from the booster pump set & tank.

All of our domestic sprinkler solutions are tailored to the site requirements of our customers and installed to the highest standards by our competent engineers.