It’s common knowledge that fire sprinklers can help protect you from fires. But how exactly does something as simple as a sprinkler keep people and property safe? Here are a few ways that fire sprinkler systems could mean all the difference between avoiding an emergency and suffering a tragedy.
Fast Response Time
If there’s anything you need for your fire mitigation system to do in a fire, it’s to act fast. The faster the fire is put out, the less likely you are to have anyone or any part of your property come to harm. Fire sprinklers, true to their intent, have excellent response times to heat, so they’re much more likely to put out a fire before it spreads out of control.
Better Likelihood of a Response
The other thing you want your fire safety system to do is simply work at all. It seems obvious, but many people might be surprised to learn that smoke detectors can and do fail frequently, either entirely or long enough to not recognize the fire in time. And that means the clock is ticking to get everyone out safely.
Sprinkler systems are significantly more reliable, have a low failure rate, and are especially effective when adequately maintained by fire safety professionals.
No Manual Use Required
Most fire safety programs include a fire extinguisher in New Jersey, and they should, seeing as they’re a highly effective means of allowing a person who is actively around a fire to fight back against it.
But if all you have is a fire extinguisher to protect you, it might not be enough by the time you realize a fire is taking place. The fire could be blocking your path to your fire extinguisher, meaning you won’t have any recourse except to evacuate and deal with the roaring fire tearing through your property after the firefighters get there.
There’s also the reality that human error can cause a fire extinguisher to malfunction or not work at all, as well as the unfortunate reality that many people in a crisis tend to freeze, rendering them slow to act.
With a fire sprinkler system, the response is automatic, as is the mitigation and protection it provides.
Protecting Property
While fire sprinkler systems could potentially cause water damage to some of your belongings, there’s a much higher recovery rate of personal property than there would be if a fire got out of control. Fires destroy everything in their path, so having a system that can both prevent the fire from spreading and keep any damage to a minimum is vital.
Carving a Way Out
No two fires are the same. In larger buildings (and under certain circumstances), blocked fire exits could be a major player in whether lives are lost. Strategically placed fire sprinkler systems can ensure that never becomes an issue by prioritizing creating a safe path. As such, even if the flames become too intense elsewhere in the building, there’s a fair chance that people will have a way to exit safely.
Fire Sprinklers: An Important Part of Fire Safety
If your business doesn’t have a fire sprinkler system, you’re putting your property and the lives of its visitors in the hands of a fire that doesn’t care who or what to burn through.
Thankfully, ABC Fire & Safety is here to help your property stay compliant and fire-safe so you keep the risk of fire damage or injuries as low as possible. Our team can assist with everything related to fire safety, including fire sprinkler maintenance or a professional fire extinguisher inspection in NJ.
Reach out to our team for more information about our services and to schedule your appointment for better fire safety today!