Automatic Fire Sprinklers For Peace of Mind
As responsible homeowners we all know we need to fit smoke detectors so that fires can be detected in its early stages. That alone will greatly increase the chance of a safe escape, should the need arise. But since I started my new job in an industrial warehouse I realized that there is more to fire prevention than smoke detectors. Fire extinguishers and a house that is up to building codes all help but then I noticed that my work place, and all other similar buildings had something extra that could mean the difference between life and death in a fire and that is automatic fire sprinklers.
They have been standard equipment in most warehouses, factories and offices for many years now but are not seem that often in the residential market. The way automatic fire sprinklers work is very simple. When then detect heavy smoke in a room, the sprinklers in the ceiling get set off causing a substantial amount of water to rain down. This deluge will put out a fire in its early stages, or will slow one that is more advanced.
One of the drawbacks, which makes them problematic for the household environment, however, is so much water can cause a lot of damage. Clothing, books, carpets, walls can be ruined and mildew growth stimulated by the soaking.
Although an automatic fire sprinkler system can be expensive and cannot absolutely eliminate the chance of a fire it may be worth considering for peace of mind.