Balancing design and protection; Prime Fire Protection’s engineering and design team works with you to determine the best fire suppression system for your project.
Wet Sprinkler systems
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Wet pipe sprinkler systems are the simplest and most common fire suppression method on the market today. They are comprised of pipes that constantly contain pressurized water. When an individual sprinkler in the system is activated by heat from fire, the automatic, closed-type sprinkler head immediately discharges water onto the fire. As more individual sprinkler heads are subsequently activated by heat, they too will discharge water onto the fire until it is controlled or extinguished.
Dry Sprinkler Systems
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Dry pipe systems are specifically designed for buildings susceptible to freezing, which feature automatic and closed-type sprinkler heads connected to pipes filled with pressurized air or nitrogen. The compressed air holds a remote valve, known as a dry pipe valve, in a closed position to prevent water from entering the pipe. When heat activates one or more sprinklers, the compressed air in the pipe is released, and its pressure decreases, opening the dry pipe valve and allowing water to flow through open sprinklers.
Ideal environments for dry pipe fire sprinkler systems include:
Industrial Warehouses
Retail and commercial Parking Garages
Loading Docks
Commercial Freezers
Unconditioned Attic Spaces
Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems
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Pre-action fire sprinkler systems employ the basic concept of a dry pipe fire sprinkler system in that water is not normally contained within the pipes. Like a dry pipe system, it houses a valve that operates upon release of pressurized air or nitrogen. Pre-action systems restrain water with an electrically operated valve, known as a pre-action valve.
The system discharges 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.
Foam Systems
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Water is not the only option for extinguishing a fire. In fact, water may make a fire burn more uncontrollably in some cases. Knowing which form of fire suppression to use on different types of fires or hazards is critical to life safety and property protection. While traditional sprinkler systems may be effective in many applications, certain areas need different fire protection methods.
Common areas for foam fire suppression are aircraft hangars, flammable liquid storage, warehouses, loading facilities, and more. Foam fire suppression is a great option for any facility that contains a lot of flammable and combustible liquids. Foam is also an effective fire protection method for enclosed areas.
Deluge Fire Sprinkler Systems
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‘Deluge’ systems are systems in which all sprinklers connected to the water piping system are open, in that the heat sensing operating element is removed, or specifically designed as such. These systems are used for special hazards where rapid fire spread is a concern, as they provide a simultaneous application of water over the entire hazard. They are sometimes installed in personnel egress paths or building openings to slow travel of fire, i.e. openings in a fire-rated wall.
Fire Sprinkler System Design
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We design and install our fire sprinkler systems (wet and dry types) complying with NFPA standards and Federal, State and Local codes.
Our Engineering Staff specializes in:
NFPA–13D & 13R Designs
Stand Pipes
Wet Pipe & Dry Pipe Systems
Pre-Action Systems
System Design & Integration
Hydraulic Calculations
Fire Pump Design
Foam/Water Systems
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Prime Fire Protection Inc. is proud to offer fire sprinkler services across Southern California.