Home Fire Sprinkler System

9/12/2022 (Permalink)

Do you need a sprinkler system in your home?

Do I Need a Home Fire Sprinkler System?

Yes, we believe everyone should have a home fire sprinkler system in their home. Why? The answer is simple: safety.

While the best option for installing a home fire suppression system is during new home construction, it is possible to retrofit the system to your home.

Benefits of a Home Fire Suppression System

Having a fire suppression system in your home is just as important, if not more important, than having a home security system. Ultimately, a home sprinkler system is a safety feature worth investing in.

Below are some benefits you can expect when you add a home fire sprinkler system in your home:

• Adding a home fire sprinkler system increases the safety of each room.
• Fire sprinklers can extinguish or contain fires in less than two minutes.
• Homes with a fire sprinkler system incur nine-times less damage in the event of a fire.
• Having a sprinkler increases your chances of surviving a fire from around 50 percent to 97 percent

Cons of Home Fire Suppression Systems

Overall, there are many more positives than negatives to adding a home fire sprinkler system to your home. But there are also two issues you should be aware of:

• Adding a home fire suppression system is expensive.
• These systems require ongoing maintenance, testing and annual inspections to ensure the sprinklers in your home will function properly in the event of a fire.

Why Are Most Homes Today Still Built Without Fire Suppression Systems?

When building a new home there are a few reasons it may not include a fire suppression system. First, new homes with a new home fire suppression system can cost up to $5,000 more than homes without systems. Second, with many states not requiring fire suppression systems, they can often be overlooked.

When you have the choice to choose to install a fire suppression system, we recommend adding one, as it is a lifesaving and long-term investment. Depending on the type of system, they can last up to 25 years without needing to be replaced and add significant value to a home.