FAQs

How do Sprinklers Operate?
Fire Sprinklers are individually heat-activated and connected to a network of water pipes. When the heat from a fire raises the sprinkler to its pre-set operating temperature (usually about 68°C) only that sprinkler head that is affected will operate, delivering water directly to the source of the heat.

Why are Sprinklers so effective?
All fires start small. If detected and tackled early enough a fire can be controlled and extinguished with very little water. Fire Sprinklers operate automatically, even if you are not at home, releasing water directly over the source of the fire and sounding the alarm.

How reliable are Sprinklers?
Records from Australia and New Zealand (where ALL fires must be reported) between 1886 and 1996 show that sprinklers controlled 99.7% of all fires where they were fitted.

Do Sprinklers go off accidentally?
Records in service show that sprinklers are very dependable. The chance of a defective head is less than 16,000,000:1 - less than your chance of winning the lottery! The chance of an accidental discharge is considerably less.

Do's for your Sprinkler system!

• Have your system tested annually by a registered Sprinkler company
• Know the location of the system main shut off valve
• Make sure the system control valve is open at all times
• Have your system extended if your home is enlarged or remodelled
• Contact the Fire Brigade when/if any activation occurs, even if the fire has been extinguished.
• Know the location of the system main shut off valve
• Make sure the system control valve is open at all