FAQWilco2015-03-26T03:24:32+00:00
What are the chances of the sprinkler heads leaking?Wilco2015-03-18T00:21:26+00:00
- Sprinkler systems are under the same pressure as the plumbing system but are tested at 2-3 times higher pressure during installation.
Won’t the water damage from sprinklers be worse than fire damage?Wilco2015-03-18T00:21:07+00:00
- A sprinkler activates during the early stages of a fire before Fire & Protective Services arrives.
- A sprinkler keeps the fire from spreading and widespread water damage is avoided.
- A sprinkler controls a fire with a tiny fraction of the water used Fire & Protective Services hoses.
- Fire hoses typically discharge about 900 litres of water per minute versus a sprinkler head discharge of 50 to 60 litres of water per minute.
Are sprinklers are hard to install?Wilco2016-02-15T23:57:52+00:00
- When homes are under construction or being remodeled, a home sprinkler system requires minimal extra piping and labor.
Will I have ugly pipe showing on my walls and ceilings?Wilco2015-03-18T00:20:28+00:00
- Modern sprinkler fixtures come in colours to match ceiling and wall colours and can be mounted flush with walls to be concealed.
- Just like regular plumbing, pipes can be hidden behind ceilings or walls.
I have heard Sprinkler systems are expensive?Wilco2015-03-18T00:20:05+00:00
- Actual cost of installing sprinklers is much lower than most people think, often only 3% or less of the cost of a typical new home.
- Residential fire sprinklers last for the life of the house and may save your life.
- The use of plastic pipe has decreased installation costs in new home construction as well as the cost of retĀrofit in existing dwellings.
What if I accidentally activate a Sprinkler?Wilco2015-03-18T00:19:46+00:00
- The odds of accidental activation are 1 in 16 million.
- Sprinkler mishaps are generally less likely and less severe than accidents involving home plumbing systems.
Will all the sprinkler activate at the same timeWilco2015-03-17T02:53:06+00:00
- Each sprinkler is individually activated by heat. Smoke does not trigger the sprinklers.
- Only the sprinkler closest to the fire will activate, spraying water directly on the fire.
- The rest of the sprinklers will not activate unless there is also a fire in that location.
- Single sprinklers can contain the fire of 90% of all home fires in just seconds.
Why do I need sprinklers; smoke alarms are enoughWilco2015-03-17T02:52:49+00:00
- Smoke alarms warn occupants of a fire; sprinklers can extinguish it in its initial stage.
- The age groups most susceptible to fire death, the very young and the elderly, are often unable to react even if the smoke alarm activates.
- It is important to recognize the need for multiple approaches to fire safety.