Why Install a Fire Protection Sprinkler into a New Building?

 

  • In England between April 2009 and March 2010, over 300 people died and 8,000 people were injured by fire. (Source: Communities and Local Government Fire Statistic Monitor 03/10).
  • Serious fires affect people in the UK everyday and it is widely recognised by fire chiefs and leading fire experts that fitting fire protection sprinkler systems in is the most efficient way to reduce fire losses.
  • The USA and many other countries has recognised the significance and importance of fire protection and sprinkler systems and as of January 2011, it will be mandatory for all one and two family residential dwellings to have a sprinkler system.
  • Fire sprinklers save lives and property because they control 99.999% of all fires
  • Fire Sprinklers should not be considered as an extra by developers and residents but as an essential part of any new building development.
  • They are a low cost installation on average 1-2% of the overall building cost.
  • The true value of their cost is far lower if you take into the trade-offs you can obtain by installing them and the lower insurance premiums available.
  • Fire protection sprinkler systems are a cost efficient way of total fire protection.