Can you cause a sprinkler to leak by knocking it? Yes! Absolutely, you can. That being said, you could make your radiator leak by knocking one of the pipes. A properly designed sprinkler system should feature enough safeguards from accidental discharge being an issue. The kind of risk involved depends on the kind of system […]
FPA photo of the Ipswich development sold for £1 in 2024 following fire regulation failures Not all proposals are created equally You’ve decided to move forward with the sprinkler portion of the works. Maybe you need it for approvals, selling value, or personal preference. Now you just need to figure out who’s going to be
Who are firas? firas are one of the key regulators within the sprinkler industry. LifeSaver Engineering are accredited, and our work is audited, by them. You can find our profile here. For more information on firas itself, please see our dedicated firas article or the firas website. 1: Third party accreditation is needed to by
The Importance of third party accreditation in the fire sprinkler industry Are you in the process of designing a new building or renovating an existing one? If so, ensuring that your fire sprinkler system is installed by qualified professionals is paramount to the safety and security of the occupants and the property itself. You’ll also
An expanded version of our article on sprinkler and mist requirements under the different Building Regulations across the UK, as featured in UK Fire Magazine. What is the 11m trigger and why was it introduced? The commercial market has always overshadowed the residential market for sprinklers, despite the reflective real estate markets being the other
How is the new 11m trigger for residential sprinklers working out? Read More »
Smaller projects can often be more challenging than larger projects. Challenges such as shorter development windows and smaller working areas can leave less room for error. Yet even some of the smallest projects in the UK now need to apply the same standards as some of the largest. How can stakeholders marry up best practices
Do you often find yourself unsure of how much room to set aside for your water supplies (pump and tank) in your development? This CPD is for you.
Free CPD: Tank sizing for Residential Sprinklers Read More »
It happened…
You worked your ass off for the past few months, possibly years…
And it still happened.
Building control won’t approve your development.
They’ve come back to you with a list of changes that you need to make. You need some kind of fire suppression. Where do you begin?
