Fire Sprinkler Systems & Water Mist Systems
The danger to life and damage to property resulting from fire is a high cost to pay for inadequate fire protection.
Increasing public awareness to the hazards of fire, together with the use of smoke detectors, will help reduce the risk to injury or death. Whilst smoke detectors give warning of fire, they do nothing to extinguish it. How the fire is dealt with in the first four minutes can sometimes mean the difference between life or death.
In an unprotected environment, just four minutes after a fire has erupted it is out of control and the building may be lost entirely. In a building protected by a fire and mist sprinkler system, the fire is contained and controlled immediately, and the possibility of personal injury is dramatically reduced.
In fact, the greatest danger to life is the inhalation of toxic fumes generated by a fire long before it has had a chance to engulf the building structure. Early warning of a fire by using smoke detectors will reduce the risk to life by up to 50 percent. If a fire can also be extinguished early, the effect is even more dramatic. Using a combination of fire sprinklers and smoke detectors, the potential reduction in the loss of life is almost doubled to up to 98.5 percent.
Our Range of Fire & Mist Sprinkler Systems
Our fire and mist sprinkler range includes pipework, fittings, mist heads, sleeves, and supporting fire protection products for residential, domestic, and light hazard applications. The products are designed to help installers build reliable systems that control fire early, reduce risk to life, and limit property damage. The range also supports cleaner, faster installation where CPVC fire sprinkler pipework is suitable.
CPVC Fire Sprinkler Systems – The Best Solution
Many people consider fire sprinkler systems an expensive proposition, with costs that put them out of reach of most consumers. Metallic systems – such as steel and copper – require extensive prefabrication or have to be joined on-site by soldering or using heavy, oily engineering equipment. Additionally, where the system is being fitted into an existing building, often either all or part of the space has to be vacated while the installation takes place.
CPVC is an engineered thermoplastic material that has been used successfull for years in a wide range of applications, including sprinkler systems. There is no prefabrication or soldering required for installation – just a simple process of cutting and bonding using a one-step solvent cement. In addition, the total installed costs are almost always lower than those of the metallic alternatives.
CPVC material will not support fire, and will only char when subjected to flame. In fire conditions, it performs superbly, and it has over forty years successful track record for this application. As may be expected, the system is fully tested and approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Factory Mutual (FM) and the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB). The pipe and fittings are also WRAS approved as suitable for use in contact with cold potable water.
CPVC provides a large, smooth internal diameter pipe that has a very low friction loss (Hazen-Williams C Factor = 150). These exceptional characteristics can allow down-sizing to smaller diameters, reducing material and installation costs.
Unlike metal systems, the material is highly resistant to corrosion, pitting and scale build-up, giving long-term reductions in maintenance costs. CPVC has a life expectancy of 50 years with a safety factor of 2:1.
Installation is clean and quiet requiring only a few simple hand tools. Pipe lengths can be cut and prepared on the spot, eliminating power saws, threaders and torches. There is no oil or grease on the pipe, minimizing the clean-up needed and reducing the risk of damage to the work area.
CPVC will not support combustion, has low smoke generation and has very low toxicity when compared to other common building materials.
Fully approved for fire sprinkler applications with a proven forty year track record.
Water Mist Fire Sprinkler Systems
Water mist fire sprinkler systems use fine water droplets to help control fire, heat, and smoke. Unlike conventional sprinkler systems, which use larger volumes of water, water mist systems are designed to distribute smaller droplets across the protected area. Prevent Systems water mist products can support fire protection where space, water use, and installation conditions need careful thought. The system design should always match the application, risk level, and required approvals.
Residential Water Mist Systems
Residential water mist systems are used in homes and domestic buildings where early fire control is important. They can suit projects where a discreet system is needed, or where water use and installation space must be managed carefully. In these settings, the aim is to reduce danger to people and limit damage to the property. The correct layout, nozzle choice, and system design should always be checked before installation.
Light Hazard Water Mist Systems
Light hazard water mist systems are used in lower-risk commercial and building applications where suitable fire protection is still required. These systems may be considered for spaces where a conventional sprinkler system is not the preferred route, or where water mist offers a practical design option. Specification should consider the building type, fire risk, room layout, system performance, and product approvals. A correct design matters from the start.
Water Mist Nozzles
Water mist nozzles are the parts of the system that distribute the fine water droplets into the protected area. Their position, type, and coverage are important because they affect how the mist reaches the fire. Different projects may need different nozzle styles, depending on the room, ceiling height, risk, and system design. Users should review the individual mist head products to select the right option for the application.
Fire Protection Applications
Fire and mist sprinkler systems are used where early fire control can reduce danger to people and damage to buildings. Applications include residential properties, domestic buildings, light hazard areas, and projects where approved CPVC sprinkler pipework is suitable. These systems can help contain a fire before it spreads out of control. When combined with smoke detection, sprinkler protection can greatly improve the level of safety within a building.
Fire Sprinkler Resources
Our fire sprinkler resources help customers review the products, systems, and supporting information available for fire protection projects. These documents are useful for installers, contractors, specifiers, and buyers who need to check product ranges, pricing, system options, and related components before ordering. Use the resources to compare fire protection products, understand the available range, and support better planning before installation begins.
Fire Protection Price List
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Fire Protection Price List Euro
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Fire Protection Brochure
Learn more about IPS and the Fire Sector and our products.
Prevent Mist Heads
Learn more about the advantages of mist heads
Fire Sleeves
Learn more about the Fire Sleeve products
Why choose IPS for Fire Protection Systems?
IPS Flow Systems supplies fire protection products for projects where safety, reliability, and correct product selection matter. The range includes CPVC fire sprinkler systems, water mist products, fire sleeves, and supporting resources for installers and specifiers. IPS can help customers review the right products for residential, domestic, and light hazard applications. With product knowledge and a clear range of fire protection materials, IPS supports safer and more practical system planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What approvals are required for fire sprinkler pipework in the UK?
Fire sprinkler pipework should be selected from systems that hold the required approvals for the application. The CPVC fire sprinkler system described here is tested and approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Factory Mutual, and the Loss Prevention Certification Board. It also has UK approval under the Water Regulations 1999. Project requirements can vary, so approval details should always be checked against the building type, specification, and installation standard.
What are residential water mist systems used for?
Residential water mist systems are used to help protect homes and domestic buildings from fire. They distribute fine water droplets to help control fire early, reduce heat, and limit the spread of smoke and flame. These systems can be useful where space, water use, and building layout are important design factors. The system should be selected and installed to match the property, risk level, and required fire protection standard.
How do I select the correct fire sprinkler products for my project?
Start with the building type, fire risk, application, required approvals, pipework material, and system design. CPVC sprinkler systems may suit projects that need clean, quick installation and approved sprinkler pipework. Water mist systems may suit residential or light hazard areas where mist technology is the preferred option. Product choice should be checked against the specification, installation conditions, and relevant fire protection requirements before ordering.
