Frequently Asked Questions

• Why are sprinklers important for life safety?

• How can we be sure sprinklers will work in a fire?

• What about water damage?

• What about smoke?

• What is the life safety record for sprinklers?

• Aren’t sprinklers unsightly?

• Don’t all the heads go off at once? I’m sure I’ve seen this happening on tv!

• Surely sprinklers create more water damage than the fire and rescue service?

• If sprinklers false alarm, won’t they create a lot of damage?

• How do sprinkler heads work?

• I want to install sprinklers in a new building but I have been advised that the water supply from the local mains is inadequate. Can I still install a sprinkler system?

• What standards do I need to comply with when designing or installing sprinkler systems?

• Does the installation of sprinklers permit ‘tradeoffs’ in respect of requirements regarding escape routes and passive fire protection measures?