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SPRINKLERS
- Facts & Myths
- Myth: "They cause water
damage."
Fact: Your sprinkler system will severely limit a fire's
growth. Therefore, damage from a sprinkler system will be much
less severe than the smoke and fire damage if the fire had gone
on unabated or even the water damage caused by water from fire
fighting hose lines. Quick response sprinklers release 13-24
gallons of water per minute compared to 125 gallons per minute
released by a fire hose. An uncontrolled fire will cause
significantly greater damage.
- Myth: "If one sprinkler goes off,
they all will."
Fact: Only the sprinkler over the fire will activate.
Sprinklers in each room react to temperatures in each room
individually (usually 165°F). So, a fire in a bedroom will
activate only the sprinkler or sprinklers in that room.
- Myth: "The sprinklers may go off by
accident."
Fact: The odds are 1 in 16 million per years in service,
against accidental discharge because of a manufacturing defect.
Further, sprinkler systems are specifically designed for your
building and will be rigorously tested to minimize such
accidents.
- Myth: "Sprinkler systems are
ugly"
Fact: Due to advances in sprinkler technology, unobtrusive
and attractive, ceiling and sidewall mounted sprinkler heads are
now designed to blend into your room decor, ready to provide
effective fire protection. Sprinklers are also available in a
range of colors and sizes to blend into the background of any
room. Radius Services specializes in effective and
attractive systems for your home.
- Myth: "A smoke detector is enough
protection."
Fact: Smoke detectors will save lives by providing a
much-needed warning system; but can do nothing to control and
contain a growing fire. Too often, battery operated smoke
detectors fail to function because the batteries are dead or
have been removed. Detectors must be maintained in good working
order to help save your life.
- Myth: "What
about the sprinkler system freezing."
Fact: Like your plumbing system, your sprinkler piping is
usually installed on inside walls, eliminating their exposure to
freezing temperatures. In cold climates, any outside fire
sprinkler piping should be insulated.
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