Myth #4 –“Home fire sprinklers often leak or activate accidentally.”
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be covering myths that surround home sprinkler systems.
In new home builds, home sprinkler systems offer an affordable way to substantially increase fire protection and occupant safety. But don’t they leak and go off accidentally?
FACT: Leaks from fire sprinklers are very rare, and no more likely than leaks from any part of a home’s plumbing system. According to NFPA’s report, “U.S. Experience With Sprinklers,” the threat from non-fire water damage from home fire sprinklers is negligible. Unintentional release of water in a non-fire activation of a sprinkler appears to be less likely and much less damaging than unintentional water release involving a home’s plumbing and water supply. Furthermore, home fire sprinklers are designed to activate only during a significant fire—not from a burning match or smoke.”
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FACT: The standard design for home fire sprinklers is much simpler than the design for more traditional sprinklers like the ones used in commercial buildings. If you install home fire sprinklers, the only “inspection and maintenance” you will need is to (a) walk around your home and make sure the sprinklers are not obstructed by something that would block the water coming out, and (b) avoid turning off the main control valve, which you don’t normally operate anyway.
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