HOW DO FIRE SPRINKLERS WORK?

1/4/2021 (Permalink)

Fire Sprinkles Ventura California

HOW DO FIRE SPRINKLERS WORK?

Fire Sprinkler system is a powerful defense against fire damage. It is necessity in any commercial building. This device is not that expensive but sprinklers can prevent property damage and reduce the risk of injury to workers, customers and tenants. They are effective in curbing flames 96 percent of the time they’re activated. Here’s how sprinklers work to help protect your property.

DETECTING A FIRE

A common misconception is that fire is triggered by smoke. Fire sprinkler systems sense a fire when the air reaches a precise temperature. The systems have strategically placed sprinkler heads with glass bulbs containing a glycerin-based liquid. When the air temperature near the sprinkler heads heats up to between 135 and 165 degrees Fahrenheit, the bulb fluid expands, breaking the bulb and activating the sprinkler.

DOUSING THE FLAMES

Each sprinkle head is connected to a pipe that attaches to a secure water source outside the building. When heat initiates a sprinkler head, a valve opens, enabling pressurized water from the pipe to flow out and extinguish flames.

BENEFITS OF FIRE SPRINKLER

Fire sprinklers are extremely effective at both containing the fire and putting the fire out quickly. They are able to contain the fire before the fire department even arrives to the site. Fire sprinkler is helpful to not only reduce the amount of damage caused by the fire, but also helps to mitigate the amount of toxic smoke in the building.

If your business has experienced a fire, contact a licensed fire restoration company like SERVPRO of Ventura. It can remove any damaged property, remove soot and eliminate smoke odors.

Do not hesitate to call SERVPRO of Ventura at (805) 656-3911.