Today, we want to review some myths that pop up regarding fire sprinklers.
Fire sprinklers are one of the top forms of defense you have against fire emergencies. With that said, there are still misconceptions that can be had about them from time to time. Today, we want to review some myths that pop up regarding fire sprinklers.
“When Fires Arise, All Sprinkler Heads Activate At Once and Cause Water Damage to the Building”
This is something that might happen in a movie, but it won’t happen in a real life situation. In reality, every sprinkler will activate independently of the others. In other words, only the fire sprinklers that are exposed to the heat of a fire will activate. While you’ll still have to deal with potential water damage, it’ll only be in areas that would have been destroyed by fire damage. There won’t be extra water damage that’s caused unnecessarily.
“Water Damage From a Sprinkler Causes More Damage Than Fires”
Fire sprinklers can put out several gallons of water per minute in order to extinguish a fire. This might make it seem like they cause a lot of water damage. While there may be some water damage that’s caused by fire sprinklers, it pales in comparison to the damage that could be caused by an unchecked fire.
Fires can grow and spread if they’re not put out quickly. This means that, even if the fire starts out small, it has a much greater potential to cause damage. So, while fire sprinklers may result in some water damage to your building, it’s better than letting a fire get out of control.
“Smoke Detectors Offer Enough Protection”
While it is true that smoke detectors play a vital role in saving people’s lives during fire emergencies, they will not be enough on their own. Smoke detectors will only alert people of fire emergencies, meaning they don’t help to extinguish the flames. While alerting people of fires will give them more time to evacuate, it’s always good to have functional fire sprinklers that will help put out the fire in the meantime, especially for people who aren’t able to escape by themselves.
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