Sprinkler Systems

A sprinkler system is a fixed pipe network with sprinkler heads installed near the ceiling or roof.

Each sprinkler has a thermal fuse made of glass or solder, marked with a colour code to indicate its activation temperature. When the temperature rises due to fire, the fuse bursts, releasing water.

The water hits a deflector plate that evenly distributes it over the area – right where heat and smoke collect. This helps extinguish the fire and cool the space.

A flow switch or alarm valve detects the water movement and triggers an alarm. This can be a mechanical bell or a signal to the fire alarm control panel (SprinklerMeldCentrale), which alerts people in the building, activates evacuation, and connects with a private alarm centre (PAC) and usually the regional fire brigade (RBAC).

Note: sprinklers operate per zone. Only those in the affected area are activated, limiting water damage.