Commercial Fire Sprinklers

Fire Sprinkler systems for commercial properties in the UK including shopping stores, manufacturing units, warehouses, schools and educational premises fall under the following specifications

BS EN 128454:2004 +A2:2009

Fixed fire fighting systems - Automatic sprinkler systems - Design installation and maintenance

BS EN 12845 sets out the minimum requirements for the design, installation and maintenance of fixed fire sprinklers in buildings and industrial plants

BS 5306_0:2011

Fire protection installations and equipment on premises. Guide for selection of installed systems and other fire equipment.

This part of BS 5306 gives guidance on the selection, use and application of automatic water sprinkler, water spray, watermist, gaseous, foam and powder fire-fighting systems and hypoxic air fire-prevention systems.

History of Commercial Fire Sprinklers

Commercial sprinkler systems have been use since 1812 with automatic sprinkler systems being used since 1874.