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Domestic sprinklers are installed at home – commercial systems are very different, and here at RAD Fire Sprinklers, we only install systems for private dwellings and residential properties such as care homes and student accommodation.  What is a fire sprinkler system?   It is a system that is installed into your home which utilises nozzles that individually heat […]

In England, it’s not compulsory to have a sprinkler system, unless you are building over 11m. In Wales however, they are mandatory for all new builds. So, why have a domestic fire sprinkler system? Between April 2019 – April 2020, England’s Fire & Rescue Service attended around 156,000 fires. They recorded the following statistics*: 243 […]

We are often asked by our customers: what are the fire sprinkler system pressure requirements and, what would be the maximum pressure for the fire sprinkler system be? So, this simple article has been compiled as an aid to understanding the importance of the static sprinkler system pressure and the water flow combined with the […]

If you’re involved with the development of flats in 2021, you will likely already know that you need to incorporate a sprinkler system within the build if it’s over 11m.The change was made last May as part of the Government’s reform on fire safety. It was previously 30m, so many smaller developers will now need […]

Common Fire Sprinkler Myths We get asked many questions about fire sprinkler systems, so here are the main ones – to help you to understand them a bit better and know a little bit more for your project.   Modern fire sprinkler systems don’t always need a huge water supply as they can be plumbed […]

Personally, I would rather gouge my own eyes out with a sharp stick than watch an episode of Eastenders however, apparently, in yesterday’s episode there was a trivial fire incident involving candles which triggered ALL the fire sprinklers within the large function area. They even featured a special sequence showing head after head activating! I […]

Air conditioning systems and units are a great way to keep your property cool and more and more individuals and businesses are choosing to use them. However, when left unmaintained air conditioning can cause fires that can be potentially lethal. Fire safety is very important, read this blog to learn how to prevent a fire. […]

Our homes are our sanctuaries, a place where we go after a hectic day at work, or a day meeting friends, our homes are our safe places, but are they safe? Undoubtedly a sprinkler system can make our homes safer, yet the costs are dismissed by most builders. H Why Do You Need Sprinklers? In […]

When a proven domestic safety measure, easily installed and widely available, also has the backing of industry professionals and campaign groups, it’s right to ask why every home doesn’t’ have one.  But is it really that simple?   Value, price, cost-efficiencies, economics and politics all play a role in explaining why legislation around residential fire sprinklers, […]

RAD Firesprinklers are proud to have been involved in fitting residential fire sprinklers within every apartment of the 46 floor landmark, luxury apartment block in Docklands Canary Wharf for Galliard Homes called Baltimore Tower. All apartments within the block have had concealed fire sprinkler heads installed within the ceilings. These sprinkler heads ensure a minimal […]