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Q. How Much Water Damage Is Done By A Sprinkler System?
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Your sprinkler system will severely limit
a fire's growth. Therefore, damage from home sprinkler system will be
much less severe than the smoke and fire damage if the fire had gone on
unabated or even the water damage cause by water from fire fighting hose
lines. Quick response sprinklers release 13-24 gallons of water per
minute compare to 125 gallons per minute released by a fire hose. An
uncontrolled fire will cause significantly greater damage.
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Q. If One Sprinkler Goes Off, Will They
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Only the sprinkler over the
fire will activate. Sprinklers in each room react to temperatures in
each room individually (usually 165° F). So, fire in a bedroom will
activate only the sprinkler(s) in that room.
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Q. Will Sprinklers Go Off By Accident?
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The odds are 1 in 16 million
per years, in service, against accidental discharge because of a
manufacturing defect. Further, sprinkler systems are
specifically designed for your building and will be rigorously
tested to minimize such accidents.
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Q. Why Are Sprinkler Systems Ugly?
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Due to advances in sprinkler
technology, unobtrusive and attractive, ceiling and sidewall
mount sprinkler heads are now designed to blend into your room
decor, ready to provide effective fire protection. Sprinklers
are also available in a range of colors and sizes to blend into
the background of any room. Rollins Fire Sprinklers specializes
in effective and attractive systems for your home.
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Q. What About The Sprinkler System Freezing?
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Like your plumbing system,
your sprinkler piping is usually installed on inside walls,
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Q. Is A Smoke Detector Enough Protection?
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Smoke detectors will save
lives by providing a much-needed warning system; but can do
nothing to extinguish a growing fire. Too often, battery
operated smoke detectors fail to function because the batteries
are dead or have been removed. Detectors must be maintained in
good working order to help save your life. |
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Usually, this is a question
of priority. We don't hesitate to buy a more comfortable couch,
a plush carpet or the latest sound equipment. You can install a
sprinkler system throughout your home for the equivalent cost.
In fact, a sprinkler installation in a new home can cost as
little as $1 per square foot, which in many cases would
represent less than 1% of the total construction cost;
retrofitted systems are more expensive but easy to install. Your
family is the most precious part of your life. Their safety - is
it a necessity or just another option? Only you can decide. |
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