As part of this redevelopment, we are delivering a full-coverage fire sprinkler system, fully compliant with BS 9251:2021 standards. Our work ensures that every apartment and associated area meets the highest levels of residential fire protection and safety.

The installation is progressing well and is scheduled for completion later this year. We’re proud to once again support our client on another major conversion project, contributing to the delivery of safe, modern, and high-quality homes in Aylesbury’s town centre.

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The design process for this unique project has presented a number of technical and logistical challenges, requiring close collaboration with Local Building Control and the Fire Service to ensure full compliance while maintaining the architectural integrity of this historic structure. Given the complexity of the layout and the premium nature of the development, we have assigned the project to our most experienced design team. Installation is due to commence shortly, and we are delighted to be contributing to such a landmark residential scheme.

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We were recently contacted by a client in Derbyshire and Invited to look at a listed 19th Century Farmhouse which he had recently purchased. The Intention was to convert part of the historic buildings into a Holiday Home for letting out, due to its remote setting it was deemed that a Fire Sprinkler System would be required.

The earliest reference to Ladywash is on an 1823 indenture between Thomas Bradshaw of Frith Hall and a farmer called Joseph Elliot.

The Farm itself lay on the outskirts of the small but historic village of Eyam, made famous by its villagers in the 17th Century, who bravely sealed themselves off from the outside world to prevent the spread of the deadly bubonic plague.

The building itself would present a few challenges, high vaulted ceilings with exposed Timbers, whilst these features look beautiful, they do create barriers when it comes to spray patterns, so it is critical to get the design right, the solid stone walls can be a task to navigate through too.

Coincidentally we had just completed a very similar project in Lancashire, again a listed 19th Century Farmhouse and outbuildings which were converted into private homes, this gave us confidence and some insight into how to design a system that would be functional and efficient and, Importantly, blend in unobtrusively with the beautiful internal features of Ladywash Farm.

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Kings Langley is a village situated on the outskirts of London, surrounded by countryside and just a short drive to the Chiltern Hills. Previously an office building, Shannon House has permitted development approval to convert into 73 luxury studio apartments, situated over four floors.

Safeguard Sprinkler Systems have been appointed to install a Fire Sprinkler System offering full coverage to all 73 studio apartments and communal areas.

The project is a Risk Category 2 which means that Safeguard Sprinkler Systems will install a full cover, domestic fire sprinkler system. In total, there will be 283 fire sprinkler heads, fed by a pump and tank, located in the basement of the building. In this project, the pipework has been hidden above the ceiling whilst the refurbishment was taking place.

As Shannon House is a residential property, the fire sprinkler system will provide the building with a 30-minute operational run time.

Get in touch with Steve at Safeguard Sprinkler Systems to discuss your future project.

Things we consider when installing a shared pump and tank fire sprinkler system

1. The effective water volume required to serve our Sprinkler System.
2. The amount of water required to serve the Domestic water requirement.
3. The pump used to deliver the water for the sprinklers and the domestic has to be able to cope with both demands.

In the event of a fire, the water in the tank should be made available only to serve our Sprinkler system. This is achieved by installing a priority demand valve. The valve is triggered when our system is activated and it closes off the supply of water to the domestic side, to prioritise the Sprinkler system.

To ensure there is adequate water available, a Ball valve will continuously monitor the water level and activate the water infill to the tank whenever the capacity is reduced to 90% or below. A low-level alarm sensor is fitted to the tank which will sound the alarm should the water level drop below the required level. 

What do fire sprinkler heads look like and how do they work?

The fire sprinkler heads we install are white in colour and are hardly noticeable against a white ceiling.

If the fire sprinkler heads detect a temperature of 63°C, this will set off the fire sprinkler, which will then run for 30 minutes. This will give any residents sufficient time to leave the building and call the Fire Brigade.

In comparison to the amount of water used when the Fire Service extinguish a fire, there is very little water dispensed by fire sprinklers, which results in very little water damage being caused to the property. In our experience, where fire sprinklers have been activated in the event of a fire, the flames have often been extinguished by the time the Fire Service arrive.

Once all of the building works have been completed Safeguard Sprinkler Systems will carry out the commissioning, the process which involves testing the installed system to ensure it operates correctly in accordance with BS safety standards.

Cost of installing a fire sprinkler system in a residential property

Installing a fire sprinkler system in your home is not as expensive as you might think. Every project is bespoke, and we consider the number of rooms in the property and whether the town water mains supply is able to delivery sufficient water or whether a pump and tank system will be required.

Please contact us for a free quotation.

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​The project will completely renovate and convert several mixed out-buildings and the existing property to create a new enclave of stunning stone cottages and dwellings, incorporating two x 2 bed apartments, a bungalow and 3 and 4 bed homes.

We relish the challenges faced in installing fire sprinkler systems into these high end properties, navigating our way around the exposed Victorian Ceiling beams, while still giving full coverage.

Please get in touch if you feel Safeguard can help you with your project.

Installing a Category 1 Fire Sprinkler System in a family home in the UK

A Category 1 building can be a family home, Bed & Breakfast or an Airbnb.

When installing a Category 1 system into a property in the UK, Safeguard calculate how many sprinkler heads will be needed to deliver an average of 84 to 100 litres per minute in the event of a fire. This would usually require access to the water main or a tank sized at between 1m³ to 1.5m³ to provide a constant water supply of 10 minutes.

Fire Sprinklers in homes with wooden beams

The exposed beams at this beautiful family home in Bury are a striking feature. When it comes to installing a fire sprinkler system, the beams are considered an obstruction in terms of water flow from a fire sprinkler head.

If a fire sprinkler head is activated in the case of a fire, Safeguard need to ensure that the beams do not act as a water deflector.

In this case, we installed discreet white fire sprinkler heads either side of the beam, to ensure that in the event of a fire, the sprinkler head would activate and extinguish the fire quickly, allowing the family enough time to get out of the property and call the fire service, without causing too much water damage to the property.

What is the British Standard for Fire Sprinkler Systems?

BS 9251: 2021 is the British Standard for Fire Sprinkler Systems for Domestic and Residential properties.

Our experienced team of qualified Installers will ensure that the Fire Sprinkler installed at Bast House in Bury, Lancashire meets this standard.

If you would like to discuss having a Fire Sprinkler System installed in your property, please get in touch with us at enquiries@safeguardsprinklersystems.co.uk or phone 01625 724128.

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We were contacted by the client and invited to tender for the supply and Installation of a Fire Sprinkler system in South London. Each apartment will have its own independent protection as well as communal corridors – essential providing full protection. The system will be fed via a dedicated pump & tank.

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Safeguard sprinkler systems have been appointed to carry out the design, supply & installation to this former office block in Caterham Kent into residential flats.

Safeguard sprinkler systems will provide sprinkler coverage throughout 4 of the second floor level flats as a fire engineered solution. The system will be designed as a category 2 system with a sprinkler water supply run time of 30 mins.

The sprinkler system to the flats will be fed via a dedicated pump & tank designed in accordance to BS9251:2021. There will be a sprinkler control valve located on each side of the buildings core, each flat can be isolated if required and this is also beneficial from a service and maintenance point of view.

Having previously worked with the main contactor on a large project in London last year, Our level of service to a high standard has clearly paid off after been awarded repeat business.

Everyone at Safeguard look forward to proving the very best service we can once again in 2023 .

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