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[I472]Introduction To Fire Protection
by Megan Cherry, Meg

We have all seen the proverbial fire sprinklers in commercial and public buildings but have you ever though of installing them in your home? Studies have shown that having a fire sprinkler system can increase the chances of surviving a home fire by some 80 plus percent. Some areas are now making fire sprinkler systems a requirement for new residential construction, in Scottsdale Arizonian all new home construction has included home sprinkler systems since 1986, since that time no one has died in a home fire with a sprinkler system.

Sprinklers do not have to be the ugly nozzles we have all seen the new generation of home sprinklers can be reseed and concealed in the ceiling or walls and pop out when they are activated. Most people assume that sprinklers will cause excessive damage if they are inadvertently set off, this is not true the individual sprinkler heads are activated individually by heat so if one goes off the others do not automatically go off. One other myth is that sprinkler fire systems waste water, actually the reverse is true sprinklers use far less water than a fire hose and as a sprinkler goes off far before even the best fire truck could arrive the fire is put out with much less water.

The cost of installing a home fire protection sprinkler system will vary depending on where you live and whether you are installing it in new construction or remolding. Studies have shown that the cost to include the sprinkler system in new construction is only about a $1.00 per square foot this installation cost is quickly offset by the reduced rates that insurance companies for houses with sprinkler systems. Retrofit sprinkler system installation is about twice the cost of installation in a new house.

To get an idea of how much damage and repair costs we can revisit Scottsdale as reported by the fire department the house that caught of fire that had a home sprinkler system installed averaged under $2,200 in damages compare that with housed that did not have a home fire protection system averaged $45,000 in damages.

The NFPA which governs home fire sprinklers currently has two types of sprinklers that they recommend. The first type is a separated system that ties directly to he water main and is unaffected by your home water system the second type is hooked to your existing water system. With either system the sprinkler heads can be mounted either overhead in the ceiling or even in a wall both can be recessed or hidden and can cover approximately 400 square feet of floor space. Fire sprinkler heads are individually heat activated this way only sprinkler heads in the area of the fire are set off protecting the rest of the house from water damage.


There are many products that fall into this category. One of the most important ways to protect your family is to have an emergency evacuation plan. Teach each member of the family what the best way to get out of his or her room is. You should also choose a meeting place where all members of the household are instructed to go if they should need to evacuate the home. Practice this plan using drills so that you are sure everyone knows what to do. This is something everyone can do to keep their families safe.

Another way to protect your family is to install fire protection products into your home. This is much more extensive than just installing a smoke detector, although a smoke detector is the first piece of equipment you need. Make sure the smoke detector is always equipped with fresh batteries so that is working at all times. Test it monthly, and make sure every floor of the house has one. You can also consider installing a sprinkler system to continue to protect your home.

Another thing you need to do is have your wiring checked, particularly if you live in an older home. This requires the assistance of a professional, but it is important because loose or frayed wiring or improper fuses can spark a blaze in no time. But you need to find a quality professional who knows exactly what to look for when checking your home's wiring, which can be a challenge.

Finally, if you are remodeling your existing home or building a new one, have a professional fire protection contractor help you build safety features into the property. For example, you can make your walls and floors out of fire-resistant materials, like brick or tile. This keeps any flames from spreading too quickly, allowing your family time to escape from the property if a blaze should start.

Finding the right professionals to help you protect your family is not easy. Many people masquerade as fireproofing experts, yet they do not hold the necessary licenses and insurance. Without proper licensure or insurance, you are setting yourself up for disaster. If something should go wrong with your property, you have nowhere to turn for help. You need to consider the fireproofing contractor you use very carefully.

One Source Fire Protection is a place you can go to find the fire protection professionals you need. All of the professionals who partner with the site are licensed, insured, and experienced. Their site offers the only database on the internet that catalogues those businesses in the fireproofing industry. When you visit, you can post a job to the contractors who will then contact you directly. And since they carefully screen all of the companies and contractors they work with, you are assured you are getting quality help. Visit http://www.onesourcefireprotection.com to find these features and protect your family.
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