It is an active fire protection method consisting of a water supply system, providing adequate pressure and flow rate to a water distribution piping system, onto which sprinklers are connected.
The arrangement consists of a system of overhead pipes which are fixed in the ceiling of the room. The pipes are provided at C/C distance of 3 M.
The sprinkler heads are provided with fusible plugs. These plugs melt at a pre-determined temperature. In case of fire, due to heat these plugs will explode and causing a shower of water to fall on the fire source , bringing the fire under control.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHILE INSTALLING THIS ARRANGEMENT:
- Pipe should be fitted on the ceiling of the room with ht. not more than 4M.
- Effective working depends on water supply of the system. Water required for this system could be stored in over head water tank. If stored in the underground water tank provision of the automatic pumps should be made so that the water is supplied to the sprinkler pipes in case of fire.
- Clubbing the system with alarm system can make the entire Fire fighting system more efficient.
ADVANTAGES: Fire can be suppressed at an infant stage.
TYPOLOGY DEPENDING UPON THE TYPE OF FLOW AND AESTHETIC REQUIRED BY THE ROOM