Types of
Residential Fire Protection Systems Available
Which type
of fire protection system will be necessary to protect your residence depends
largely on what flammable materials are present and what valuables you wish to
have fire coverage over. In Sacramento we can install, retrofit, remodel, or
repair several types of residential fire protection systems & fire safety
products.
We list the
different types of fire protection systems available and a brief explanation of
what the system was designed for:
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
The standpipe fire sprinkler system is a type of fixed system that is
generally installed in high rise or multi-floor buildings. Fire hoses can then
be connected to the fire sprinkler standpipes, and they serve just as a fire
hydrant would serve, should the need arise for a fire to be extinguished. NFPA
14 for more information regarding standpipe fire protection systems.
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
How much
will a fire protection and fire sprinkler system cost to install in my home
residence?
Sacramento
Residential Fire Sprinkler Estimates, Quotes, and Bids
Estimating
the cost of your home fire protection and fire sprinkler system depends on the
size of your residence, flammable materials present, type of fire coverage,
detection, and fire alarms that are installed. We are able to send a fire
safety engineer or California State licensed fire protection contractor to your
home residence.
The fire
safety engineer or California State licensed fire protection contractor will
assess and evaluate the fire dangers that are present in your home and what
types of fire protection systems are needed to provide fire prevention coverage
to those areas. The will also review your homes evacuation exits and make sure
fire alarms are properly installed.
The fire
sprinkler bid will give you a detailed quote itemizing the expenses that will
be incurred for the installation of the fire protection and fire sprinkler
system. This allows you to calculate the costs of installation for the fire
protection and fire sprinkler system.
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
Our
Services Fire Sprinkler and Fire Protection Systems
Keeping your office up to
California State Fire Code, Rules, Regulations, Health and Safety Codes will
require that you have a properly licensed fire protection contractor or fire safety
engineer design, engineer and install, retrofit, or remodel a fire sprinkler
and/or fire protection system. For your home it’s never made more sense than to
install, retrofit, or remodel a fire sprinkler and/or fire protection system to
protect your family from the devastating effects of fire. We offer commercial
and residential service for installation, maintenance, repair, testing,
inspection and certification for your fire protection and fire sprinkler
systems.
Sacramento
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installation
Installation of a fire
sprinkler and fire protection system will require that your home or office be
measured by a California State Licensed Fire Protection Contractor or a Fire
Safety Engineer, evaluated for the fire dangers present and design a system to
effectively contain and/or extinguish the presence of fire.
Sacramento
Maintenance, Repair, Inspection, and Testing
The fire sprinkler and fire
protection system will require maintenance and upkeep once installed. Some
minor tests and inspections can be done by you, others will require
professional assistance from a licensed fire protection contractor or fire
safety engineer. We offer a brief description of each of these services
Installing a new,
retrofitting, or remodeling a fire protection and fire sprinkler system may
leave you with questions, after receiving a bid, quote, or estimate. We offer a
brief explanation of the parts and components that make up your fire
protection. Please contact us if you have a specific question or issue.
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
The wet standpipe is filled with water and pressurized at all times,
basically ready to discharge water and extinguish the fire. The wet standpipe
system is a network of pipes connected into the building generally a high rise
or multi-floor structure. The system allows fire hoses to be connected to each
of the connections and to be used similar to a fire hydrant.
The advantage to this system is that all are able to connect and operate
the wet standpipe system to extinguish a fire, unlike the dry standpipe fire
protection system which requires that the fire department connect it to a water
source.
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
The most common for residence and reliable source of fire protection
through automatic fire sprinklers is the wet pipe fire sprinkler system. The
wet pipe fire sprinkler system is relatively simple in its design and
operation. Water is held under pressure in the fire sprinkler pipes, the
automatic fire sprinkler heads when activated by a fire detector, fire alarm,
or the heat sensing element located inside the fire sprinkler head (like a
light bulb, will pop and activate the automatic fire sprinkler head) that
allows the pressurized water to evacuate the fire sprinkler heads.
Water remains constantly within the pipes of a wet pipe fire sprinkler
system, make sure the temperatures of the building or facility will not freeze
or temperatures not to drop below 40 degrees. The wet pipe fire sprinkler
system will get things wet in the event of a devastating fire, if you have
precious valuables, or possessions that may be damaged when wet (Artwork) then
you may consider a dry pipe, foam or combined fire protection system.
The wet pipe fire sprinkler requires the least maintenance due to the
fact there are less components connected to it. This will mean lower operating
costs and will help save money over time. Check with your fire hazard insurance
provider to see details on discounts offered for having an installed fire
protection system in your home or office. Contact us for an bid on the
installation of your new wet pipe fire sprinkler system, we will offer a
detailed quote that will itemize the expenses involved and help you calculate
the costs.
NFPA 13D has created a standard
for the installation of fire sprinkler systems, detailing information for the
combined dry pipe and pre action system. “1.1* Scope. 1.1.1 This standard shall
cover the design, installation, and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems
for protection against the fire hazards in one- and two-family dwellings and
manufactured homes. 1.1.2 This standard assumes that the sprinkler system is
designed to protect against a fire originating from a single ignition
location.”
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
Sacramento Water Spray Fixed Fire Protection Systems
There are several types of water based spray fire
sprinkler and fire protection systems available. We list several of the types
and a brief description of each of the fixed water spray fire protection system.
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
Water fire
extinguishers are made for specific use, generally discharging a foamy liquid
generally created to extinguish Class A fires such as organic solid material
such as wood, Class B fires that involve liquid such as gas and oil, and Class
C fires that involve electricity.
Wikipedia states, “Water
cools burning material.” “APW (Air
pressurized water) cools burning material by absorbing heat from burning
material. Effective on Class A fires, it has the advantage of being
inexpensive, harmless, and relatively easy to clean up. In the United States,
APW units contain 2.5 gallons (9 liters) of water in a tall, stainless steel
cylinder. In Europe, they are typically mild steel lined with polyethylene,
painted red, containing 6–9 liters (1.75–2.5 gallons) of water. Water Mist
uses a fine misting nozzle to break up a stream of deionized water to the point
of not conducting electricity back to the operator. Class A and C rated. It is
used widely in hospitals for the reason that, unlike other clean-agent
suppressants, it is harmless and non-contaminant. These extinguishers come in
1.75 and 2.5 gallon units, painted white in the United States and red in
Europe. [edit] Wet
chemical and water additivesWet Chemical (potassium acetate, carbonate, or
citrate) extinguishes the fire by forming a soapy foam blanket over the burning
oil and by cooling the oil below its ignition temperature. Generally class A
and K (F in Europe) only, although newer models are outfitted with misting
nozzles as those used on water mist units to give these extinguishers class B
and C firefighting capability. Wetting
Agents Detergent based additives used to break the surface tension of water and
improve penetration of Class A fires. Antifreeze
Chemicals added to water to lower its freezing point to about −40 °F. Has no
appreciable effect on extinguishing performance.”
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
Automatic fire sprinklers installed in your office or home residence
will significantly limit the potential loss for life, valuables, and prized
possessions. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has information regarding California State Fire Codes Rules and
Regulations, which may help during the installation, remodel or retrofit of a
water based fire sprinkler system.
Maintenance will be required on your water based fire sprinkler system
the NFPA
25 states, “1.1* Scope. This document establishes the
minimum requirements for the periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of
water-based fire protection systems, including land-based and marine
applications. 1.1.1 This standard does not address all of the inspection,
testing, and maintenance of the electrical components of the automatic fire
detection equipment for preaction and deluge systems that are addressed by NFPA
72, National Fire Alarm Code. The inspection, testing, and maintenance required
by this standard and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, shall be coordinated so
that the system operates as intended. 1.1.2 The types of systems addressed by
this standard include, but are not limited to, sprinkler, standpipe and hose,
fixed water spray, and foam water. Included are the water supplies that are
part of these systems, such as private fire service mains and appurtenances,
fire pumps and water storage tanks, and valves that control system flow. The
document also addresses impairment handling and reporting. This standard applies
to fire protection systems that have been properly installed in accordance with
generally accepted practices. Where a system has not been installed in
accordance with generally accepted practices, the corrective action is beyond
the scope of this standard. The corrective action to ensure that the system
performs in a satisfactory manner shall be in accordance with the appropriate
installation standard. 1.1.3 This standard shall not apply to sprinkler systems
designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D, Standard for the
Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and
Manufactured Homes. A.1.1 Generally accepted NFPA installation practices for
water-based fire protection systems relevant to this standard are found in the
following: NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. NFPA
13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height. NFPA 14, Standard for
the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems. NFPA 15, Standard for Water
Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection. NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation
of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems. NFPA 20, Standard for the
Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. NFPA 22, Standard for
Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection. NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation
of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances. NFPA 750, Standard on
Water Mist Fire Protection Systems. For systems originally installed in accordance
with one of these standards, the repair, replacement, alteration or extension
of such systems should also be performed in accordance with that same standard.
When original installations are based on other applicable codes or standards,
repair, replacement, alteration, or extension practices should be conducted in
accordance with those other applicable codes or standards.”
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
Sacramento
Residential Fire Sprinkler Retrofit and Remodel
When there
is not a fire protection system present or in the event the existing fire
protection system requires modifications; it is referred to as retrofitting the
fire sprinkler system, or remodeling the fire protection system. This allows
the fire safety engineers and licensed fire protection contractors to assess
the risks of fire danger, what types of flammable materials may be present and
the best way to extinguish all forms of fire dangers.
By
retrofitting your home with a fire protection system, you add peace of mind to
your home knowing that your family, loved ones, personal valuables and prized
possessions are safe from the devastating effects of fire. You also may save
money on your home owners fire hazard insurance policy contact your insurance
representative for details.
Remodeling
takes a fire safety engineer to address the new or existing fire dangers and
risks, modifying the existing fire protection system by remodeling the fire
detection alarms, fire alarms, fire sprinklers, sprinkler heads, or other
components of the fire safety system.
The USFA (United States Fire Administration) suggests,
“What Are Home Fire Sprinkler Systems? Using quick response sprinklers and
approved piping, homes can be built or even retrofitted to include low-cost
automatic sprinkler systems connected to the domestic water supply. Sprinkler
systems offer advantages to the homebuilder:
·A low-cost reliable safety option that
would attract many buyers.
·Trade-offs between sprinklers and code
requirements that can result in lower construction costs, more units per area
of land, etc. (5 to 15 percent)
For
homeowners, the advantages include assurance of a safer environment for their
families, protection of their investment and irreplaceable family possessions,
and lower insurance rates 5 to 15 percent.” (USFA Reference)
We have all
seen fire protection systems and fire sprinklers in schools, office buildings
factories, etc…But what about protecting your home, your family and
irreplaceable possessions. Fire safety is a concern for you and your family and
should be addressed contact us today for a fire protection system bid and
obtain a detailed quote to see an estimate of the costs involved in
retrofitting your home with a fire sprinkler system.
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
Our fire
protection company will be able to identify the issues and repair any existing
problems with the components of your fire protection system. Repairing your
fire sprinkler system consists of a fire safety engineer or California State
licensed fire protection contractor coming to your home, testing and inspecting
the existing fire protection system, fire sprinklers and fire alarms, then
making any necessary repairs to the fire protection system.
Types of fire protection
systems that may Require Maintenance:
The NFPA
has established a set standard for maintaining your fire protection system for
residential it is NFPA 13D, and commercial is NFPA 25, which explains the types
of fire protection systems and the maintenance that should be completed.
Water Based
Fire Protection Systems which includes piping above head and/or ground piping
that include the following fire sprinkler systems, wet pipe system, antifreeze
system, dry pipe system, deluge system, pre action system, and combined dry
pipe pre action.
Stand Pipe
Systems which include wet standpipe systems, dry standpipe systems, combined
standpipe and fire sprinkler system, private fire service main, fire pump,
water tank, water spray fixed system, deluge foam water sprinkler and foam
water spray systems, foam water spray systems, foam water sprinkler system, and
control valves.
Responsibility
of the owner or occupant, the owner shall provide ready accessibility to
components of water based fire protection systems that require inspection,
testing, maintenance and the owner will maintain and repair any components that
are not properly functioning.
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
Your fire
protection system will require regularly scheduled intervals for testing,
maintenance, inspection and sometimes certifications. Maintenance of the fire
sprinkler system will consist of testing, inspecting, repairing and fixing any
components of the fire protection system that do not function properly. If you
are unfamiliar with the fire protection system installed in your home contact a
fire safety engineer or licensed fire protection contractor to explain what
maintenance is required on the fire protection system.
The
financial benefit is also rewarding by maintaining your fire sprinkler system.
This allows you to schedule the necessary repairs at a convenient time and
reveal any issues with your fire protection system long before it may become a
major expense to repair.
The
National Fire Protection Association has created a standard for maintenance of
the residential fire sprinkler system referred to as NFPA 13D. The scope reads,
“1.1* Scope. 1.1.1 This standard shall
cover the design, installation, and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems
for protection against the fire hazards in one- and two-family dwellings and
manufactured homes. 1.1.2 This standard assumes that the sprinkler system is
designed to protect against a fire originating from a single ignition
location.” (Reference)
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
Sacramento
Residential Fire Sprinkler Installation
We offer
competitive quotes and bids for the installation of your new fire protection
system. Our licensed fire protection contractors and fire safety engineers will
be able to identify the fire risks present in your home and create and install
a fire sprinkler system in your home residence. We are also able to retrofit
your home with a fire sprinkler system or remodel your existing fire sprinkler
system.
If it’s
time to Install, retrofit, or remodel a fire protection system in your home
residence you will need to maintain that system, which will require routine
tests, inspections and maintenance of your fire protection system, fire
sprinklers, sprinkler heads, and other components of the fire safety system. We
are able to inspect, test, maintain and repair your fire protection system.
Contact us today for a bid on a fire protection system installed in your home.
Installing
a fire sprinkler system in your home residence consists of a network of pipes,
the proper fire extinguishing materials, fire sprinkler heads, portable fire
extinguishers, fire detection alarms and fire alarms. A water based fire
sprinkler system is generally installed, with portable fire extinguishers as
back-up, fire detection alarms and fire alarms to notify you and your family in
the event of fire.
We see fire
sprinklers in schools, parking structures and other public buildings, but what
about your home. Shouldn’t fire prevention be just as, if not more important
where you and your family live? Fire sprinkler systems help prevent the
devastating effects of fire in your home residence, the fire alarms alert you
and your family that the dangers of fire are present giving time for
evacuation.
The costs
of a fire sprinkler system installed in your home will vary depending on the
size of your home, types of flammable materials that need coverage, if you are
building new construction or if it will be a retrofit or remodel. We offer our
bid for the installation of your fire sprinkler system and detailed quotes
breaking down the estimate of costs for the fire sprinkler system.
The US Fire
Administration (USFA) states, “It is the official position of the U.S. Fire Administration that all
Americans should be protected against death, injury, and property loss
resulting from fire in their residences. All homes should be equipped with
smoke alarms and automatic fire sprinklers, and families should prepare and
practice emergency escape plans.” According to the USFA fires have taken a high
toll on life and property.
Installed Fire Sprinklers—The Solution
Fires in residences have taken a high toll of life and
property. In 2009 there were:
·377,000 residential fires
·2,590 civilian fire deaths
·13,050 civilian fire injuries
·$7.8 billion in property damage
Source: National Fire Protection
Association Fire Loss in the U.S. 2009. Studies by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's
United States Fire Administration indicate that the installation of residential
fire sprinkler systems could have saved thousands of lives; prevented a large
portion of those injuries; and eliminated hundreds of millions of dollars in
property losses.
Types of
Fire Protection and Fire Sprinkler Systems
Having a
fire sprinkler inspection completed by a licensed professional may help you
sleep easier at night, if you are concerned about the devastating effects of
fire, knowing that the fire protection and fire prevention system is working.
From the fire detection alarms, to the fire sprinkler heads springing to life
to extinguish the fire, these fire protection systems aid in preventing fire
from damaging lives, home, and help protect personal valuables.
Some parts
of your fire sprinkler system can be inspected by you the home owner.
Inspecting your fire protection system, fire sprinklers, fire hydrants, and
portable fire extinguishers, such as testing your fire alarms to make sure they
are properly working. Knowing the components, parts, fire detection and fire
alarms of your fire prevention system will aid you in knowing how to do weekly,
monthly and quarterly inspections. If you are unfamiliar with a previously
installed system have a fire sprinkler inspection completed by a licensed fire
contractor and ask questions regarding the fire prevention system, and how to
perform regular service checks that make sure your fire sprinkler system is
functioning properly.
Some
inspections and fire certifications may be required by the California State
Fire Marshal, to ensure that your fire sprinkler system complies with local
fire codes, rules, and regulations, and is properly functioning. Check with
your local fire marshal for additional information regarding new fire
protection and fire prevention code, rules, and regulations.
Having fire
protection, and full fire sprinkler coverage on your residence may qualify you
for additional fire hazard insurance discounts, check with your local home
owners fire hazard insurance provider for details.
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
Our fire
safety engineers and California State licensed fire protection contractors have
extensive training when it comes to preventing fire in your home residence. The
fire safety engineers’ role is to evaluate the fire risks present in your home,
identify the solutions to extinguish any form of fire, and design a protection
system that may include fire sprinklers. The fire safety engineer takes modern
technology and applies science to not only evaluate the fire risk, but design a
fire protection system suitable to extinguish all forms of fire that may occur
in your home residence.
Wikipedia
states, “Fire protection engineers identify risks and design
safeguards that aid in preventing, controlling, and mitigating the effects of
fires. Fire protection engineers assist architects, building owners and developers in evaluating buildings'
life safety and property protection goals. FPEs are also employed as fire
investigators, including such very large-scale cases as the analysis of the
collapse of the World Trade Centers. NASA uses fire protection engineers in its space program to help
improve safety[1]. Fire protection engineers are also employed to provide
3rd party review for performance based fire engineering solutions submitted in
support of local building regulation applications.”
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
The design
of your residential home fire protection and fire sprinkler system is crucial
we use only foremost technology and top manufacturers’ to create a fire
protection and fire sprinkler system, especially designed to prevent fires and
alert you in the event of a fire. The design of the fire protection, fire
sprinkler, and fire alarm system is usually completed by a California State
licensed fire protection contractor or fire safety engineer.
We are able
to offer a bid on your home fire protection system and give you a quote
detailing the expenses involved to install a home fire protection system for
your residence.
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
SacramentoTypes of Commercial Fire Protection Systems Available
Which type
of fire protection system will be necessary to protect your commercial building
or structure depends largely on what flammable materials are present and what
valuables you wish to have fire coverage over. You must also comply with
California State and Federal Fire Codes, Rules, Health and Safety Regulations.
In Sacremento we can install, retrofit, remodel, or repair several types of
residential fire protection systems & fire safety products.
We list the
different types of fire protection systems available and a brief explanation of
what the system was designed for:
Sacremento
Commercial Fire Protection Systems Available:
Per NFPA
25, responsibility of the owner or occupant, the owner shall provide ready
accessibility to components of water based fire protection systems that require
inspection, testing, maintenance and the owner will maintain and repair any
components that are not properly functioning.
Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
