The Role of Sprinkler Systems in a Holistic Life Safety Plan

Comprehensive Fire & Life Safety Management

A holistic life safety plan is a comprehensive approach to creating a safe and secure environment. It’s designed to ensure that all individuals in the building, including staff and visitors, can exit safely in the event of an emergency, such as a fire. 

This plan includes traditional safety measures, such as alarms and emergency communication systems that provide a warning and a safe exit strategy. Emergency lighting systems help lead the way out, and suppression systems like fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems help prevent the spread of fire. 

Here, we’re exploring the role of sprinkler systems and how to ensure they perform their job when you need them the most.

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Essential to Life Safety: The Sprinkler System

According to the National Fire Protection Association, sprinkler systems save lives and reduce the impact of fires. From 2017 to 2021, in 94% of structure fires with sprinkler systems, the fire was contained to the room or object. For those with no sprinkler systems, that number goes down to 70%. Additionally, the death rate per 1,000 reported fires also decreased, from 0.7 in properties with sprinklers to 6.7 in those without.

Fire sprinklers are widely recognized as the most effective strategy for fighting fire and stopping its spread in the early stages. When integrated with alarms and communication systems, this coordinated response ensures early detection, warning, and suppression. The system only activates those sprinklers closest to the source of the fire, minimizing any water damage.

The problem arises when the systems are not maintained properly, leading to failure or ineffective operations. And that’s where Eastern Time, Inc. comes in.

The Sciens Service Suite (S3)

The S3 Suite offers a comprehensive service package that ensures your systems work as a seamless integrated whole, functioning correctly when you need these systems the most. The S3 Suite includes the design, engineering, installation, inspection, maintenance, monitoring, and testing of the following: 

• Fire Sprinkler Systems
• Sprinkler Backflow Preventers
• Fire Suppression Systems
• Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
• Kitchen Hood Systems
• Fire Extinguishers
• Emergency Exit Lights
• Central Station Monitoring

By bundling these systems together, the facilities manager can be confident that they work together as they should. By working in tandem, these solutions ensure a quick alert and effective suppression, from detecting smoke or heat, alerting occupants, and triggering the sprinkler system. 

This comprehensive approach minimizes damage and potential injuries, while maximizing seamless integration through a single provider. 

The backflow ensures the water only flows in one direction and is tested through inspection, assessing functionality, and measuring pressure differences. Fire extinguishers are tested through visual inspections, hydrostatic testing, and pressure checks. 

After the entire system is confirmed functional, the central station or monitoring center puts the system on test mode, enabling our experts to test the system without dispatching first responders.  

Compliance Made Easy

Once complete, facility managers have easy access to the inspection and maintenance reports and can forward them to the fire marshal. With the influx of regulatory requirements, it’s nice to work with a partner that knows the changing landscape and can ensure code compliance. 

We also help maintain your equipment and maximize its lifespan through proactive maintenance, resulting in long-term value. Scalable and innovative, you’re guaranteed systems that grow with you while consciously allocating resources. 

Is it time to secure a holistic life safety plan and ensure all the individual pieces function as a whole, including the all-important sprinkler system? To learn more about the role of sprinkler systems and the best approach to maximizing their functionality, effectiveness, and longevity, contact Eastern Time, Inc.