Sacramento Wet Pipe Fire Sprinkler System

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
Office: (916) 456-5561 Toll Free: (800) 326-FIRE (3473) Email: service@firecode.com 3722 W Pacific Ave Sacramento CA 95820-1000
Protecting home residents and commercial business owners in California with fire protection systems since 1982.

Sacremento Pre Action Fire Sprinkler System

Whenever you are concerned with an accidental fire sprinkler discharge such as rare, precious, computers or valuables that may be damaged when wet; the pre action fire sprinkler system may be the choice for fire prevention and fire protection. There are two main types of pre action fire sprinkler systems.

Single interlock pre action fire sprinkler systems generally are activated by a heat detector, smoke detector, or fire alarm. The pre action system activates and fills the fire sprinkler pipes with water and sprays the water from the fire sprinkler heads. The desired effect is to essentially convert a dry pipe fire sprinkler system into a wet pipe fire sprinkler system. If any air pressure is lost in the pre action fire sprinkler system a trouble alarm generally alerts you of the issues.

Double interlock pre action fire sprinkler systems generally are activated by a heat detector, smoke detector, or fire alarm. The double interlock pre action system activates and fills the fire sprinkler pipes with water and sprays the water from the fire sprinkler heads. The desired effect is to essentially convert a dry pipe fire sprinkler system into a wet pipe fire sprinkler system. If any air pressure is lost in the pre action fire sprinkler system a trouble alarm generally alerts you of the issues. The main difference is that all fire sprinkler heads remain open similar to a deluge fire sprinkler system.

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.”

Sacramento Foam Water Fire Sprinkler System

The foam water fire sprinkler system is unique in that it will mix water with a low expansion foam based agent designed to spray from a fire sprinkler head or portable fire extinguisher. Foam water fire sprinkler systems are created for high flammable areas of specific fire hazards and are designed generally for a specific application such as a gas fire. Foam water fire sprinklers are designed to extinguish fires designated as 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.

Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
Office: (916) 456-5561 Toll Free: (800) 326-FIRE (3473) Email: service@firecode.com 3722 W Pacific Ave Sacramento CA 95820-1000
Protecting home residents and commercial business owners in California with fire protection systems since 1982.

Sacramento Dry Pipe Fire Sprinkler System

A dry pipe system is optimal for fire sprinkler protection when ambient temperatures reach freezing, rendering a wet pipe fire sprinkler system inoperable. The dry pipe system is the second most common system to be installed and is often used in structures that do not have adequate heating, such as garages, and storage facilities.

The dry pipe fire sprinkler system is a network of pipes, alarms, control valves, and fire sprinkler heads. The dry pipe systems pipes are not filled with water until one of the automatic fire sprinkler heads attached to the system opens after reaching a set temperature. This forces a change in air pressure in the system allowing water to fill all the pipes, and for all the automatic fire sprinkler heads to open extinguishing the fire.

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
Office: (916) 456-5561 Toll Free: (800) 326-FIRE (3473) Email: service@firecode.com 3722 W Pacific Ave Sacramento CA 95820-1000
Protecting home residents and commercial business owners in California with fire protection systems since 1982.

Sacramento Deluge Foam Water Fire Sprinkler System

The deluge foam water fire sprinkler system is similar in the foam water fire sprinkler system. The Deluge foam water fire sprinkler system is unique in that it will mix water with a low expansion foam based agent designed to spray from a specially designed fire sprinkler head. Deluge foam water fire sprinkler systems are created for high flammable areas of specific fire hazards and are designed generally for a specific application such as a gas fire. Foam water fire sprinklers are designed to extinguish fires designated as 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, “"Deluge" systems are systems in which all sprinklers connected to the water piping system are open, in that the heat sensing operating element is removed, or specifically designed as such. These systems are used for special hazards where rapid fire spread is a concern, as they provide a simultaneous application of water over the entire hazard. They are sometimes installed in personnel egress paths or building openings to slow travel of fire (e.g., openings in a fire-rated wall).
Water is not present in the piping until the system operates. Because the sprinkler orifices are open, the piping is at atmospheric pressure. To prevent the water supply pressure from forcing water into the piping, a deluge valve is used in the water supply connection, which is a mechanically latched valve. It is a non-resetting valve, and stays open once tripped.
Because the heat sensing elements present in the automatic sprinklers have been removed (resulting in open sprinklers), the deluge valve must be opened as signaled by a fire alarm system. The type of fire alarm initiating device is selected mainly based on the hazard (e.g., smoke detectors, heat detectors, or optical flame detectors). The initiation device signals the fire alarm panel, which in turn signals the deluge valve to open. Activation can also be manual, depending on the system goals. Manual activation is usually via an electric or pneumatic fire alarm pull station, which signals the fire alarm panel, which in turn signals the deluge valve to open.
Operation - Activation of a fire alarm initiating device, or a manual pull station, signals the fire alarm panel, which in turn signals the deluge valve to open, allowing water to enter the piping system. Water flows from all sprinklers simultaneously.”

Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc.
Sacramento, California Fire Protection Company: www.firecode.com
Office: (916) 456-5561 Toll Free: (800) 326-FIRE (3473) Email: service@firecode.com 3722 W Pacific Ave Sacramento CA 95820-1000
Protecting home residents and commercial business owners in California with fire protection systems since 1982.

Sacramento Deluge Fire Sprinkler System

If there are concerns where highly flammable materials are present installing a deluge fire sprinkler system may be optimal for your facility or at least the specific area where flammable materials are present. The deluge fire sprinkler system is a network of pipes, connected to control valves, fire detection, smoke, or fire alarms, fire sprinkler heads that remain open and/or the heat sensing element is removed from the fire sprinkler head or the fire sprinkler heads are designed specifically for the deluge fire sprinkler system.

The fire sprinkler pipes remain void of water until the deluge fire sprinkler is activated causing the pipes to be filled with water. The deluge fire sprinkler system is not pressurized, which means it is atmospheric pressure so for the water not to pour out of the sprinkler heads a special deluge fire sprinkler valve will need to be installed.

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
Office: (916) 456-5561 Toll Free: (800) 326-FIRE (3473) Email: service@firecode.com 3722 W Pacific Ave Sacramento CA 95820-1000
Protecting home residents and commercial business owners in California with fire protection systems since 1982.