Fire may be humanity’s original nemesis. Destructive, insidious, insatiable. It’s everyone’s worst nightmare, to be trapped in a burning building. That’s why it’s so vital that buildings have effective fire solutions that not only safeguard the structure and its inhabitants, but also meet all UK fire regulations.
The Regulations
BS9251 and EN12845 set out the requirements and recommendations for the design, installation and maintenance of fixed fire sprinkler systems in buildings and industrial plants. In particular, it covers sprinkler systems which are integral measures for the protection of life.
Automatic sprinkler systems are designed to detect a fire and either extinguish it or slow the spread for long enough for it to be extinguished by other means. When installed and maintained correctly, they are a vital safety measure for all kinds of buildings, but particularly those with multiple storeys. UK fire regulations outline the correct way of fitting these.
Meeting Regulatory Compliance Under UK Fire Regulations
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The modular GEM system allows for a unique sprinkler system design to meet and respond to your building project’s particular needs. They allow for maintenance to be performed without shutting down the system fully, leading to improved safety, and periodic self-testing. This meets the requirements of EN12845, which highlights the importance of ongoing maintenance of sprinkler systems.
Meeting the regulatory compliance for fire protection is a crucial part of any building project. Xylem provides the solutions to meet this requirement and ensure that your building meets the safety standards.