Sprinkler monitoring is important when you have a fire sprinkler system. It ensures that your sprinklers are working all the time. Fire sprinklers are your first line of defence against a destructive fire. Knowing that they will work properly if they ever need to is reassuring for property owners and managers.
Electronic monitoring systems for sprinklers connect the sprinkler heads and control panel in your facility to your fire protection company and fire department. They use a transmitter to detect sprinkler activation and send a signal to your monitoring company. The company then alerts local fire and emergency services.
Technical malfunctions with your sprinkler system also trigger alerts, enabling company technicians to visit your premises and repair your system fast to protect your employees, property and assets.
Monitoring for Fire Sprinkler Systems
There are different types of fire sprinkler systems that sprinkler monitoring systems can connect to.
Wet pipe sprinkler systems are the most popular when it comes to fire sprinklers because they are basic fire protection systems that are easy to install and maintain. In wet pipe systems, the fire sprinkler pipes contain pressurized water. The water is immediately discharged when fire is detected.
Dry pipe sprinkler systems, which work well in cold environments, are similar to wet pipe systems but no water is held inside the pipes. Instead, the pipes contain pressurized air or nitrogen that prevents water flow. This pressure drops when a fire occurs, opening a valve that allows water to flow and extinguish it.
Pre-action sprinkler systems differ from dry pipe systems in that they hold back water with an electronically operated valve and sprinkler heads that open when flames, heat or smoke is detected. Deluge systems are another type of fire sprinkler system. Various fire suppression systems are available, too.
Benefits of Sprinkler Monitoring
- Save lives: In the event of a fire breaking out and your sprinklers turning on while you are inside, you will know that firefighters are on the way. This frees up phone time to get people to safety.
- Peace of mind: Monitoring ensures that your property is safe, even when nobody is there.
- Fire code compliance: Comply with national and local fire codes.
West Coast Fire Protection is the leading provider of fire protection on the West Coast. If you need someone to check your sprinkler monitors, contact us or call us at (604) 467-0425. We also provide installation and maintenance services for any problems that need solving.