Wet Pipe Sprinkler System

What Is a Wet Pipe Sprinkler System?

A wet pipe sprinkler system, or wet fire suppression system, is the most common and reliable type of fire protection system. It’s a simple yet effective way to safeguard your property and people in the event of a fire. Here’s how it works:

Always ready – Wet pipe sprinkler systems feature a network of pipes constantly filled with pressurized water. This ensures immediate water discharge when a fire erupts.

Targeted response – Automatic sprinkler heads are strategically placed throughout the protected area. Each sprinkler head contains a heat-sensitive glass bulb or fusible element.

Heat activation – When a fire causes the temperature to increase, the element in the affected sprinkler head shatters or melts.

Water discharge – Once activated, the sprinkler head releases water directly onto the fire source, suppressing the flames and preventing them from spreading.

Localized protection – Not all sprinklers in a wet fire suppression system activate at once. Instead, only the sprinkler head(s) nearest to the fire will discharge water, minimizing potential water damage.

These systems are commonly installed in:

Advantages of a Wet Pipe Sprinkler System

Reliable Performance

Wet fire suppression systems are simple and have a proven track record for effectively suppressing fires.

Fast Response Time

With water always in the pipes, wet pipe sprinkler systems provide an immediate response to a fire incident/emergency.

Low Maintenance Needs

These systems require minimal maintenance, making them a cost-effective choice for property owners.

Cost-Efficient Installation

Wet pipe sprinkler systems are relatively simple, which means they have lower installation costs compared to other types of fire suppression systems.

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

Preaction systems are designed to prevent accidental discharge, making them suitable for sensitive environments such as data centers or museums. They require both a fire detection event and the activation of a sprinkler head before water is released, providing an extra layer of protection against water damage.

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Deluge Sprinkler System

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AFFF System

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Clean Agent System

Clean agent systems use non-water-based extinguishing agents to fight fires, making them ideal for environments where water damage is undesirable, such as server rooms or electrical panels. These systems release a gas that quickly suppresses fires without leaving any residue or requiring significant cleanup.

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Wet Pipe Sprinkler System

What Is a Wet Pipe Sprinkler System?