Although a high-quality sprinkler system is a common sight in commercial properties such as hotels and offices, they aren’t as popular of a choice in domestic and residential dwellings. Although smoke alarms are an essential component of fire safety, residential fire sprinklers are the most effective method of controlling and extinguishing fires. They can save […]

RAD Fire Sprinklers advocates fire safety in all buildings, with the designing and installation a domestic sprinkler system. From care homes to high-rise accommodation, it is important for this procedure to be in place in case of emergencies; to protect you, your family and your home. We are proud to be members of a number […]

The fire safety regulations differ between the nations of the UK. Though Scotland and Wales have made sprinklers mandatory in all new and refurbished schools, in England it is very much different. In 2019, only 15% of new schools have a fire sprinkler system installed and this was when it was “considered necessary”. This figure […]

Making the decision to install a fire sprinkler system into your home or commercial property is the best decision for you and anyone else who occupies the building. They are incredibly effective and work to detect heat from a fire, extinguishing it efficiently. There are various sprinkler heads available, each of which has its own […]

According to Fire First, there are about 37,000 house fires in the UK each year with the majority of incidents occurring between 10 pm and 6 am. With approximately 200 deaths per year, this statistic can easily decrease with the installation of domestic sprinkler systems, which are one of the quickest ways of diminishing a […]

A water sprinkler system is a great choice for all kinds of buildings. Homes, commercial properties and institutions such as schools can all benefit from their life-saving features. A quality sprinkler system activates at the first sign of the heat from a fire, extinguishing the blaze effectively. If you’ve already had a sprinkler system fitted, […]

For everybody’s safety, it is important to install a residential sprinkler system in homes around the UK. They are not only more environmentally friendly, as sprinklers reduce greenhouse gases by 98% (according to a 2021 FM Global report), but sprinkler systems also save countless lives. These systems protect homes and families for years to come […]

Almost every single property, no matter whether it is a home or a commercial building, will have a smoke alarm installed. Smoke alarms must be installed in social housing and on every single floor of a property owned by a landlord in the UK. By February 2022, all homes in Scotland must have an interlinked […]

A fire sprinkler system is a legal requirement in buildings over 11m in the UK, including blocks of flats, hotels and commercial properties. These reforms came into place following the tragic aftermath of Grenfell, as it was determined by some that sprinklers could have possibly saved the tower and the lives of the residents. However, […]

Although buildings over 11m tall are now required by law to install fire sprinkler systems, some hotels don’t reach these heights and therefore don’t require sprinklers. Despite this, they are incredibly effective and reduce deaths by up to 100%. Fires are common in the hospitality industry due to the number of electrical appliances plugged in […]