Residential Fire Sprinklers
In buildings where the design can be modified safely and economically such as residential care homes, nursing homes and homes with multiple occupants; more and more customers are opting for fire sprinkler systems.
The current fire safety legislation in Scotland demands fire sprinklers are installed in all new care homes. This comes following a serious fire in which 13 occupants died. In future the same type of legislation will be introduced in England and Wales will help to protect people who are most vulnerable in residential care, either council or privately owned.
In order to make sprinkler systems more environmentally friendly, they can be combined with recycled water systems. Our water reclamation system utilises harvested rainwater to run the sprinkler system. Over the years this can help save thousands of pounds in water bills. Contact us for advice on design and installation of this remarkable new type of system.
Domestic and Residential system definition.
The sprinkler industry has set standards that treat residential and domestic applications differently. A common issue facing many people is knowing which kind of installation to invest in? Outlined below is information you can use to help you to distinguish between a residential system and a domestic system and which is suitable for you.
Classification as a Residential Property is based on the following;
- Properties that are shared residence with shared living space and access.
- Buildings that operate as care homes, residential homes, student accommodation or rented property.
- Residential also applies to larger projects and the need to adhere to different standards from a domestic project e.g. a dwelling such as a large private hall used as a residence – Longleat house is a good example that is protected this way.
Domestic properties meanwhile are usually;
- Private residence with a single occupant, family or group.
- New builds or modifications to single occupancy properties.
- This project usually applies to loft conversions, new build houses with 2 or more storey’s and extensions to existing properties.
