Professionals in delivering Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset & the South West.
Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems Devon, Cornwall & Somerset
Fire Sprinklers for Your Commercial Premises
Whether your office, shop unit, warehouse, storage space, industrial space, or commercial unit needs protection against fire, our team is here to take care of your project from start to finish with Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, and throughout the South West.
Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems in Devon & Throughout the South West
At Orbital Fire Safety, we take pride in being able to design, install, service, and maintain Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems in accordance with recognised British and international standards, which include:
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13
FM Global
Loss Prevention Council (LPC) Rules incorporating BS EN 12845
Rest assured, we stay up to date with the latest fire sprinkler standards and industry research, ensuring we remain informed of current practices and future developments. This allows us to advise you on any system alterations, enhancements, or extensions needed to stay compliant with changing regulations and insurance requirements.
We also offer additional fire safety solutions for commercial and residential premises, including Wet and Dry Risers, Fire Hydrants, Foam-Enhanced Sprinkler Systems, Fire Extinguishers, and Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems.
Fully Qualified Commercial Fire Sprinkler Installers
With over 20 years of design and consultancy experience across several sectors, we have worked with a wide portfolio of clients across varying property and occupancy types for Fire Sprinkler Systems in Devon and the South West, including Industrial, Retail, Warehousing, Hospitality, Education, Commercial, Buy-to-Rent Apartments, and Mixed-use Commercial.
Our qualifications include Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) Basic Design Competency Review and LPCB Intermediate Design Competency Review, based on the LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations, and Canute Fire Hydraulics Calculations (FHC) Software Certificate, as conforming to accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
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Inspection & Compliance for Your Commercial Sprinkler System
Our team can also undertake 25-year inspections of your existing sprinkler system pipework and evaluation and functional testing of your sprinkler heads in accordance with Annex K of BS EN 12845. After 25 years, your sprinkler system should be inspected. Our process involves thoroughly flushing out and pressure testing your pipework, and inspecting for corrosion, deterioration, and any foreign objects or blockages. Any defect that might affect your system’s performance should be eliminated. Sprinkler heads will be removed from operation, evaluated, and tested for performance, along with sections of pipework, by the independent, not-for-profit market-leading laboratory at the Fire Protection Association (FPA).
Commercial Sprinklers may be installed as an insurer requirement, for business continuity and/or property protection measures. They can also be installed to compensate for Building Regulation deviations, such as lower limits on fire compartmentation, or to satisfy a Building Regulations requirement due to the premises’ floor area.
What Are the Types of Sprinkler Systems?
Wet Type System: A network of pipes and closed/sealed sprinkler heads, which is fully charged with water. Ideal for indoor applications and in temperatures above 4°C year-round, or suitably protected against frost damage if in cold rooms or freezers.
Dry Pipe System: Closed sprinkler heads and a network of pipes, which are charged with air. Used where freezing water may be an issue, such as car parks or unheated areas.
Deluge System: Open-type sprinkler heads that deliver water to all heads simultaneously upon activation. Suitable for exposure risks that may radiate heat and fire from one property to another when situated too close.
Pre-Action System: A combination of Wet & Dry Pipe Systems for areas at high risk of water damage, such as data centres or cold stores. The pipes are charged with air until a fire is detected electronically by a smoke/heat detector (Type A). Once a fire is detected, the pipework is charged with water, ready for a sprinkler head to be activated and deliver water to the area. Type A requires both fire detection and sprinkler activation, whereas Type B pre-action system operates either by electronic fire detection or activation of a sprinkler head.
Ceiling & In-Rack: Suited for warehousing environments with palletised rack storage methods at roof or ceiling level and supplemented with intermediate fire sprinkler protection within the rack storage.