Fire Sprinklers, Fire Sprinkler Heads, Fire Sprinkler Parts

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Fire Sprinklers have been in use in the United States since 1874, and were used in factories and manufacturing plant where fires often occurred very often. In the US, fire sprinklers are today required in all new high rise and underground buildings generally 75 feet above or below fire department access, where the ability of firefighters to provide adequate hose streams to fires is limited.

Fire Sprinklers may be required to be installed by building codes, or may be recommended by insurance companies to reduce potential property losses or business interruption. Building codes in the United States for places of assembly, generally over 100 persons, and places with overnight sleeping accommodation such as hotels, nursing homes, dormitories, and hospitals usually require fire sprinklers either under local building codes, as a condition of receiving State and Federal funding or as a requirement to obtain certification (essential for institutions who wish to train medical staff).

A fire sprinkler head is held closed by either a heat-sensitive glass bulb, or a two-part metal link held together with fusible alloy. The glass bulb or link applies pressure to a pip cap which acts as a plug which prevents water from flowing until the ambient temperature around the sprinkler reaches the design activation temperature of the individual sprinkler. Because each sprinkler activates independently when activated by excessive heat, the number of sprinklers that operate is limited to only those near the fire, thereby maximizing the available water pressure over the point of fire origin and minimizing water damage. Fire sprinkler heads are available in my styles, types, colors and heat ranges. Fire sprinklers are manufactured for residential, institutional, industrial and commercial uses

Commercial Fire Sprinklers

Commercial Fire Sprinkler Heads are are designed for industrial or commercial building applications and are available in many heat ranges and styles for many different applications. Temperature ranges for commercial fire sprinkler heads are available from 135-286 degrees. Commercial fire sprinkler heads are also available in standard response or quick response models.  Read more about commercial and industrial fire sprinklers.

Residential Fire Sprinklers

Residential Fire Sprinkler Heads are made in four styles – recessed pendent, flat plate concealed, domed concealed, and frame-style horizontal sidewall – to give you plenty of options for your home. Residential fire sprinkler heads are available in black, white and chrome finishes and can also be concealed in the ceiling with colored covers to match your ceiling color. In the event of a fire, the plate falls away just before the residential sprinkler head pops out and starts the spray of water to extinguish the fire.  Read more about residential fire sprinkler heads.

Institutional Fire Sprinklers

Institutional Flush Pendent Sprinkler Heads are small, flush, solder link and lever sprinklers made with tamper resistant construction. Institutional sprinklers have been specifically designed for use with concealed piping in institutional mental health occupancies, correctional facilities, or anywhere a likelihood of tampering with fire sprinklers by the occupants may exist. Read more about institutional fire sprinkler heads.