Wildfire Sprinkler Systems
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The western states have seen an explosion in catastrophic wildfires that have created widespread damage to cities and communities. Wildfire sprinkler systems help to prevent damage to homes and buildings from wildfires by wetting combustible materials on and around the building.
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Sprinkler Types
The type of sprinklers installed depend upon the building and the site
Rooftop Sprinklers
Rooftop sprinklers provide complete coverage of the roof, around the perimeter and can target large trees adjacent to the building. On flat roofs the sprinklers are installed back from the edge and often can be placed out of site from ground view.
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Eave Sprinklers
These sprinklers are installed underneath the roof eaves and spray the walls and the base of the house where embers may accumulate. These sprinklers tend to be the most visible of all three options.
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Landscape Sprinklers
If eave sprinklers are not practical due to the height of eaves or visual impact, landscape sprinklers can provide coverage of building walls and base of the building. The downside of landscape sprinklers when installed below ground is that the “pop-up” height is limited to 12” above ground level when active, with a water stream trajectory of 25 degrees. This means that vegetation height within a 4’ radius of the sprinkler must be kept below 2’ tall and within an 8’ radius must be kept below 4’ tall. This can place a limit on the plant material around the sprinkler location.
Water Sources
Wildfire sprinklers can utilize different water sources depending upon the size and complexity of the system
Domestic Water
Our more affordable systems use the domestic water supply as it’s primary water source. A booster pump is installed to ensure a consistent flow and pressure is provided to the sprinklers even if the flow and pressure from the domestic supply varies.
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Water Tank or Pool
During a wildfire, the domestic water supply to the building may be reduced if nearby hydrants are being used. As an option the system can use a water tank or pool as the primary water source to supply the fire sprinklers, with domestic water being added to the tank/pool. By having the tank/pool be the primary water source the pump can supply a higher flow rate of water to the sprinklers than what the domestic water alone can supply. The increased water flow provides better protection to building.
System Configurations
We offer two system configurations with multiple options available for each system
Basic System Configuration
The Basic System is an affordable option that allows for remote activation of the sprinkler system through a phone app and is connected to the home Wi-Fi system:
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Includes a booster pump to utilize domestic water as primary water source to supply multiple sprinkle zones
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An optional flow meter can be installed that allows for verification that the system is running. It can also be used to detect pipe breaks and leaks in the piping system.
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An optional cellular connection for the controller can be installed. During a neighborhood wildfire even tboth power and internet may be shutoff to the site, preventing the activation of the sprinkler system through Wi-Fi connection.
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Smart System Configuration
The Smart System allows for intelligent real-time management of the system and faster delivery of water to the site. The system is remotely activated through a phone app and is connected to the home Wi-Fi system.
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Includes a booster pump to utilize domestic water as primary water source to supply multiple sprinkler zones. When pressure and flow rates are sufficient, the controller will run multiple zones at the same time to maximize the amount of water applied. This is most helpful when a fire is on the property.
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As an option a water tank/pool can be used as the primary water source to supply much higher flow rates than the domestic supply.
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An optional online dashboard can be installed where all the information from the Smart Controller (tank levels, pressure sensors, flow meter) is uploaded to an online custom dashboard for real-time viewing. Alarms are programmed into the system and emails/texts are automatically sent out if the system is operating outside of it's normal range.
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An optional Foam Injection System can be installed. The Foam acts as a wetting agent that allows combustible material to absorb the water 3-4X quicker than normal and coats the material to inhibit oxygen at the surface to suppress fire.
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An optional cellular connection for the controller can be installed.