Homeowners Feel Safer With Residential Sprinkler Systems

More people are killed in the US every year by fire than all natural disasters combined. 80% of these fire deaths will occur in the home.

In light of the above fact it is not surprising that 45% of US homeowners said a sprinklered home is more desirable than an unsprinklered home, most often because of the added safety provided by the sprinklers. As reported by the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC).

Armed with this knowledge progressive builders are increasingly implementing sprinkler systems into new residential contruction. For an average 1% additional cost on a new build a fire sprinkler system is well worth the afforded peace of mind.

If you are considering suggesting a fire sprinkler system in a new or retro-fit build here is how to overcome a few homeowner concerns.

SPRINKLER FAILURE - ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
Fire sprinklers activate at temperature limit, they will not release if there is only smoke. The likelihood of a sprinkler accidently discharging because of a manufacturer defect is rare.

WORRY ABOUT WATER DAMAGE
Because each nozzle is heat activated, sprinklers only activate in the vicinity of the fire and not throughout the entire home. According to the Scottsdale Report, a 15 year study of fire sprinkler effectiveness, a fire
sprinkler uses, on average, 341 gallons of water to control a fire. Firefighters, on average, use 2,935. Reduce water damage is a major source of savings for homeowners.

WILL RUIN AESTHETIC APPEAL OF THE HOME
Residential fire sprinklers provide unobtrusive protection. Residential sprinklers are small, and can be recessed into ceilings or walls. Some models are completely concealed by plates that can be matched to room paint colors.

Source: Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition