Sprinkler Systems & Fire Safety for Retail Stores, Shopping Centres, Supermarkets and Shop Fitting
Fire Defence Plc are experts in fitting fire sprinkler systems into Retail Stores, Shopping Centres, and Supermarkets. Over the past 30 years of business we are proud to have fitted fire protection sprinkler and suppression systems in various high street retail outlets such as Cult, Gap and Clarkes. We are also the company of choice for the installation service and maintenance of fire sprinkler and suppression systems in various shopping centres and Malls throughout the UK.
Due to the size of these often vast mega structures, UK building regulations (Approved Document B) states that for the safety of those who visit and work there, fire protection sprinkler systems are a specific requirement in all single story, non-compartmented retail outlets with a floor area exceeding 2000 square meters.
Often these retail centres attract a foot fall of thousands everyday and a fire that could take hold and spread quickly could cause a catastrophic incident with serious life loss and injury. Fire proyection sprinklers systems fitted by Fire Defence not only protect all those who visit and work there but also protect the variety of stock that is contained in them. Because the stock is so varied in the stores there are often many combustible materials or packaging which not only burns quickly but also omits toxic smoke and gases which can kill.
As stated above fire sprinkler and suppression systems is a specific requirement for all single storeys, non-compartmented retail outlets with a floor area exceeding 2000 square meters. Therefore, all of the new big retail developments in the UK will require fire protection sprinkler and suppression systems. The inclusion of fire sprinkler and suppression systems benefits designers, architects and their clients with a more flexible, innovative and stylish approach to the planning of the shopping centres giving them increased flexibility in design and layout.
Developers, planners and clients should give strong consideration to the installation of a sprinkler system into retail outlets below the specification of requirement for a fire sprinkler system. The trade-offs for having a fire sprinkler system installed allow for the relaxation of building regulations which include means of escape distances, fire fighting access and the building materials used. The relaxation of these building regulations can mean your building can be more flexible and diverse while protecting lives and stock.
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Retail Fire Defence
| Client | Project | Project Description | Value |
| Bovis Europe | Peter Jones | Sprinkler System Enabling Works | £280,000 |
| BR Property Board | Liverpool St Station | Sprinkler System | £50,000 |
| BR Property Board | Victoria St Station | Sprinkler System | £50,000 |
| John Lewis plc | Various Large Stores | Sprinkler Systems, Pumps & Tanks | £1.2M |
| Sir Alfred McAlpine | Waitrose - Southampton | Sprinkler Systems, Pumps & Tanks | £100,000 |
| Tesco | Various Supermarkets | Sprinkler Systems, Pumps & Tanks | £500,000+ |
| Sainsbury’s | Various Supermarkets | Sprinkler Systems, Pumps & Tanks | £200,000+ |
| Faithdean plc | Office Fit Out | Sprinkler System | £200,000 |
| Various Retail | Zara. Tie Rack, Next, La Senza | Sprinkler System | From £5000 |
| White City (Various) | Various Retail Outlets | Sprinkler Systems | From £5000 |
| Peacocks Stores | Shop Units | New Build | £50,000 |
Shoppfitting & Retail
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