Benefits Of Fire Sprinkler Systems

Casualty Reduction

A survey carried out in an American town indicates that sprinklers virtually eliminate fire deaths. This is borne out a newly published report, which states that during the 10 years covered residential fire sprinklers reduced deaths by 97.5 %.

Although sprinklers are not commonplace in US dwellings, the US Government is supporting a nationwide campaign - Operation Life Safety - to encourage their installation. In one town American town, all new homes built in the last 13 years have been required to be fitted with sprinklers. Sprinklers now protect 40% of the dwellings in this town. A 10-year report, recently published showed:

• No fire deaths
• 80% reduction of fire injuries
• 80% reduction in property damage
• 95% reduction in water usage for fire control.

Research has shown that sprinklers can have a fire under control within 20 seconds, which could prevent many tragedies occurring as well as limiting the damage caused to property.

Fire sprinklers only use 10% of the water used by the Fire Service when dealing with an average fire.