3 Reasons To Hire A Plumber When Installing A Fire Sprinkler System In Your Home

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3 Reasons To Hire A Plumber When Installing A Fire Sprinkler System In Your Home

18 October 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog


From smoke and fire alarms to fire escape plans and other solutions, there are all kinds of smart ways you can protect your family in case of a fire in your home. However, a fire sprinkler system is one thing that can protect your family and help prevent damage to your home if a fire breaks out in the house.

You can pick up residential fire sprinkler installation kits, but it is a much better idea to entrust a task of this size to a professional. But who handles this unique task? Your local plumber will likely have the skills and knowledge to install a fire sprinkler system in your home. Here is why you should hire a plumber for fire sprinkler installation instead of taking a DIY route. 

A plumber will ensure the sprinkler system is installed in the most effective way. 

When you make changes to your home that involve fire protection, there are certain guidelines to be followed to ensure you have the most adequate protection. For example, sprinkler heads have to be installed in certain positions so distributed water will reach all areas of the room that it is in. By hiring a plumber to do this on your behalf, you will see a more effective outcome because of their skills and knowledge. 

A plumber will ensure the water distribution lines do not leak. 

Sprinkler heads for fire extinguishing are connected to small water delivery lines that run from the sprinkler head to an incoming water line inside of the house. Because there will be several sprinkler heads throughout your home in different rooms, installation will involve the implementation of several of these water delivery lines, which can be time-consuming to do. Further, if the water delivery lines are not perfectly installed, it can lead to leaks that will leave your home vulnerable to water damage. 

A plumber may be able to offer valuable insight about other fire-related ideas. 

Believe it or not, plumbers are constantly called on for sprinkler installation, and some actually specialize in the installation of these systems. Therefore, a plumber is pretty knowledgeable when it comes to fire protection in the home. They can give you valuable insight as to what fire protection methods are available, if your home is at risk of a fire because of certain components, and even help you pick out the best fire sprinkler system for your home.