FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System
The automatic fire sprinkler system is the most widely used fire protection system today. The whole philosophy of sprinklers is based upon the premise of applying the right amount of water (as little as possible) in the right place (the seat of the fire) at the right time (as quickly as possible). Many ordinary hazard systems used to be fed directly from the town's mains, but increasingly a water tank and pumps are being installed to guarantee adequate water flow and pressure. A typical sprinkler system consists essentially of a piping network, connected to a permanent water supply and control valves feeding automatic sprinklers spaced regularly throughout the protected premises, incorporating local and fire department service alarms.
Convicted heat from a fire causes operation of one or more thermally sensitive sprinklers, thereby permitting water to be discharged directly over the fire affected area.
Sprinkler System Types
The Wet Pipe System is the simplest and most common type of fire sprinkler installation. This system employs automatic and closed-type sprinklers heads, which are connected to a water-filled piping system. The sprinklers contain either a heat-responsive glass bulb or fusible element that prohibits water from discharging from the sprinkler’s orifice. The water is contained until such time as the heat from the fire activates the element, causing its release, allowing the water to discharge to the heat source. Wet pipe fire sprinkler systems can be installed in buildings not susceptible to freezing (i.e., where temperatures are above 30 degrees Fahrenheit). At Sixmo Technologies, we design, install and revamp wet pipe fire sprinkler systems for a variety of clients - Shopping Centers, Stores and Warehouses, Factories, Apartment or Condominium complexes and Hospitals.
Whether it's a new project or building revamp, we provide the project management to take your system from start to finish with minimal interruption to your busy schedule. For more information on wet pipe fire sprinkler systems, contact us or request a quote.
Dry Pipe Sprinkler System
A Dry Pipe Sprinkler System is a system which employs automatic and closed-type sprinkler heads, which are connected to a piping system containing compressed air or nitrogen, rather than water. Dry Pipe Systems are frequently installed in areas subject to freezing temperatures, such as unheated storage areas, coolers and freezers, unheated parking garages, and loading docks. At Sixmo Technologies, we are experienced in combining dry and wet pipe fire sprinkler systems in settings areas where only a few sections lack heat. For more information on dry pipe fire sprinkler systems, contact us or request a quote.
Pre-action Pipe Fire Sprinkler System
A Pre-action Pipe Fire Sprinkler System is a system which employs automatic and closed-type sprinkler heads connected to a piping system that contains air (either pressurized or non-pressurized), with a supplemental system of detection serving the same area as the sprinklers.These systems are typically used in applications where the accidental discharge of water would be catastrophic to the usage occupancy (for example; computer servers, telecommunications equipment, and high voltage electrical components).
The system’s discharge is a two-step process: First, the innovative detection system identifies smoke or heat, which activates a pre-action valve that allows water to flow into piping and effectively creates a wet pipe sprinkler system. Second, individual sprinkler heads release to let water flow onto the fire. This second step provides an added level of protection against inadvertent discharge, which makes pre-action systems ideal for water-sensitive environments.
Sixmo Technologies designs, installs and maintain/ repairs pre-action pipe fire sprinkler systems for a variety of companies that operate high-hazard industrial and commercial applications, including archival vaults, fine art storage rooms, rare book libraries and computer centers.
Deluge Pipe Sprinkler System
Deluge systems employ open sprinklers or spray nozzles attached to a piping system.
The system is connected to a water supply through the deluge valve. This valve is open by the operation of a fire detection system installed in the same area as the open sprinklers or nozzles. Similar to pre-action pipe fire sprinkler systems, deluge systems include open-type sprinkler heads and pipes without air pressurization. However, rather than requiring individual sprinkler heads to release water when the system discharges, deluge systems emit water from every sprinkler. This rush of water is designed to quickly smother all varieties of chemical and mechanical fires, increasing personnel and property safety.
Sixmo Technologies designs, installs and repairs deluge pipe fire sprinkler systems for a variety of companies that operate high-hazard industrial and commercial applications, including power plants, chemical processing facilities, flammable liquid handling and storage areas, transformers and aircraft hangars etc. – places where high-volume, high-velocity suppression is essential to stop fire from spreading. Please contact us for your fire protection needs today.