Deluge Sprinkler System

What Is a Deluge Sprinkler System?

A deluge sprinkler system, or a deluge fire suppression system, is a specialized fire protection solution designed for rapid and total suppression of fire in high-risk environments. Unlike other sprinkler systems where individual sprinkler heads activate, deluge sprinkler systems activate all sprinklers simultaneously upon fire detection. Here’s a closer look at how they work:

Open sprinkler heads – Deluge sprinkler systems use open sprinkler heads that do not have heat-sensitive elements, which means they are always open and ready to discharge water when needed.

Water supply with deluge valve – The system is connected to a water source, but a deluge valve prevents water from entering the pipes unless triggered by a separate fire detection system.

Fire detection – The fire detection system, often consisting of heat or smoke detectors, triggers the release of water by sending an electrical signal to the deluge valve.

High-speed activation – With the deluge valve open, water rapidly fills the pipes and discharges from all sprinklers in the system.

Water curtain effect – The simultaneous activation of all sprinklers creates a "curtain" of water, providing total coverage and rapid suppression.

Some examples of applications for deluge sprinkler systems are:

Advantages of a Deluge Sprinkler System

Rapid Fire Suppression

Deluge fire suppression systems provide the fastest water discharge among sprinkler systems, critical for extinguishing fires in high-hazard areas.

Total Water Coverage

By drenching the entire protected area simultaneously, deluge sprinkler systems minimize the risk of fire spread and reignition.

Reduced Fire Damage

The rapid and complete water discharge from deluge fire suppression systems helps to minimize fire damage and equipment loss.

Enhanced Safety

The immediate activation of deluge sprinkler systems quickly controls and extinguishes fires to protect personnel.

Why Choose FireTech

FireTech has twenty years of experience in the fire protection industry and our team of experts know how to provide design, install and maintain customized and reliable fire prevention systems. We offer comprehensive services that include:

System Design & Install – Our team assesses your property’s needs and designs a customized system that meets all fire code requirements.
Regular Inspections and Maintenance – Our team files business inspection report history and performs quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspections in accordance with NFPA 25 and your local jurisdiction. Additionally, our team provides 5 years internal assessment obstruction investigations.

We service, test and repair all makes and models of fire protection systems, backflow preventers, foam, antifreeze, sprinkler heads as well as perform system flushing.
Emergency Repairs – In case of any issues with your system, our technicians are available 24/7 to provide emergency repair services.

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Preaction Sprinkler System

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Dry Pipe Sprinkler System

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Clean Agent System

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Deluge Sprinkler System

What Is a Deluge Sprinkler System?