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Who Needs Domestic Fire Sprinklers?

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 sensitive and activate in the event of a fire. 
 

There are two types of sprinkler system: 

Sprinkler: This can either be connected directly to the mains water supply or can utilise a pump and water storage tank. This can be situated on the ground floor or installed in the eaves of a loft. The water is drawn from the tank if the system is activated. 
 
Mist: This system is connected directly to the mains water supply and converts it into water vapour in the event of activation. 

Why do people have them? 

Each home is different and we will talk with you, your architect or the developer to advise which is best. 
 
There are a few reasons why our customers ask us to install domestic sprinklers for them, and often it is to be able to proceed with building remodelling of their home which could compromise the fire separation. Domestic sprinklers or mist systems will often satisfy building fire regulations. Of course, it could be simply to provide peace of mind for the inhabitants.

 

Open Plan Living


Open plan designs are sometimes tricky to get through planning, as walls create a natural fire barrier to stop a fire from engulfing a building.

A homeowner who is planning to create a loft room is someone who needs a fire sprinkler system will realise that open plan designs don’t have very good fire separation, but domestic sprinklers can provide the required fire safety to pass building regulations. It’s important to note that a sprinkler system is not a bypass of fire regulations – it is an alternative to ensure that your home meets compliance. Safety is always the key aim in every installation. 


Other people have them as peace of mind – to know that in the event of a fire, their sprinkler system will be activated and putting out the fire ahead of the fire service being called, reducing damage to personal belongings. 

 How does the system work? 

The domestic sprinklers are heat activated. In the ceiling, you will see a flat disc, similar in size to a downlight but above that, is the sprinkler head which contains a glass element. Once it gets to a certain temperature, it will activate that sprinkler head, then if the fire is spreading, other sprinkler heads will activate as they too, get too hot. 

It’s not true that every sprinkler will activate at the same time – that’s only in the films! They are independent of each other, only activating when they are required. 

Is the system guaranteed to work? 

We also offer a monitoring service for multiple installations. With a ‘Flow Watch’ monitor connected to your system valves you have added safety. Unfortunately, around 8% of sprinkler systems fail – due to valves being isolated, faulty parts or blockages.

When the system is fitted, it is all tested and in working order but sometimes, things outside of our control after that can have an impact on the system being functional – our monitoring means that the second there is a compromise, you are alerted and can take remedial action. 


We can give a demonstration on how it works for you, so you have peace of mind that it will keep you safe. 

Does the water cause damage? 

Anyone who needs domestic sprinklers in their home may worry about the water damage that the house will sustain. However, if there is no sprinkler system within the property, the water damage will be far greater when the fire and rescue services arrive and pump the property full of water! Mist systems use marginally less water however, these are generally used in favour of a sprinkler system because they can be connected to a smaller mains water supply.

Can you domestic sprinklers into an older house? 

New builds are much easier to incorporate fire sprinkler systems into. We can work before the ceilings are fitted, but we can also fit retrospectively too. 

We always do a site visit, maybe even a couple, before we fit and if you are the owner of a new build, we will work with the other contractors to arrange the best time to fit plus the best place to fit it around other utilities such as pipes and electrics. 

In older homes, we look at what’s needed to be able to install the system. The main thing you need is a reasonable water pressure. If you not we can help you to solve that problem too. 

 
I’m interested in finding out more about our domestic sprinklers– what shall I do next? 
Get in touch and book a call with us – we can then see what you need. We’ll talk about your requirements for domestic sprinklers and review your drawings. We’ll follow up with a site visit if required. 

Brilliant company, Gadi and the team were always responsive, professional and very knowledgeable.It was our first time installing a mist system and we thought it might be tricky but they did it all completely hassle free.Will use again and would recommend.
Luis Garcia de Andoin
20:08 24 Aug 22
Mist system was a great solution for our renovation needs and them team at RAD have been great. Always communicated clearly and been on hand to discuss over the phone as needed. Would highly recommend!
David
09:32 17 Jul 22
I have used RAD for a couple of projects and found them to be good to deal with. They did a pair of 3 storey open plan houses and seven three and four story town houses. The sprinklers were to improve fire safety, allow more flexible space and comply with building regulations. The sprinklers were far more cost effective than the mist type systems and look very discrete when installed.
Paul Jeary
15:50 11 Jul 22
It has been a pleasure to deal with RAD for installation of fire sprinklers at our site is Sevenoaks. They were fast, professional, working to time and quote, which made it easy to work with them.
Katrina Horobin
12:03 29 Jun 22
My requirement was a bit unusual for RAD in that I wanted a mist system in one room of a rented house. I had no drawings or technical back up. RAD were very helpful and repositioned the unit after the initial installation. Luckily with the help of Sonny, the engineer it all worked out very well.
Simon Gurney
16:16 12 May 22
I have used RAD for the last 10 years for all of my housing developments in need of a sprinkler system. Easy process from start to finish and no issues or problems throughout. Always someone at hand to answer a querie and we have a great working relationship with the team at RAD. Would highly recommend.
Roxy
15:33 12 May 22
Diligent & a very professional team. A joy to deal with. Will certainly be calling on them to help with many more future schemes.
Jason Tema
22:17 08 Jul 19
Great team, fitting sprinklers, saving lives & property... What more could you wish for!!!
Colin P
17:53 01 Jul 17
Excellent company & great service... This company rocks! They sprinkle fires & save lives!!!
Music N Videoz
07:15 16 Dec 16
As somebody who feels that it should be a necessity for all properties to have fire sprinkler systems, I am a big fan of this company. I have used them numerous times to service my home system and they are very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend their service.
Kate Fraser
09:25 30 Mar 15
One look at Rad Fire Sprinkler's website will tell you that these guys know exactly what they are talking about when it comes to Fire Sprinklers and the legislation surrounding fire safety. A very trustworthy company.
Adam Hudson
16:45 15 Nov 13

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