Residential Fire Suppression Systems

Benefits of Having a Residential Fire Suppression System

Protecting houses, flats or care homes, etc at all costs will not only save you thousands of pounds but assuring that the people closest to your heart are in mind at all times. A residential or domestic fire suppression system provides you with peace of mind if an emergency breaks out as it will automatically begin the process of stifling the flames.

Typically, if you have already been in this dangerous system it will take minutes to find a fire extinguisher to begin the process of eliminating the fire. Or, if there isn’t a fire extinguisher in sight, evacuation will be an option but your belongings will be damaged. 

Therefore, if you have something that detects fire before you get a chance to react effectively - this will take control of any troubles that can occur. Not only will it save your belongings from being ruined (potentially your residence as a whole) but it will save you, your family and potentially your domestic property from being caught up in a fire. 

Fires can cause irreversible damage, whether that be to your finances or your life in general. In essence, a household fire protection system may seem as though it has no use in the broad scheme of things but if there is a circumstance where you need it - you will not be disappointed in the security it brings.

What Residential Fire Suppression System Do We Recommend?

Here at MEP Fire, we bolster a whole host of fire suppression systems for your residential property. Our team of experts has years of experience to try and test different fire suppression systems in opposing scenarios to see which works best for all. 

Below, we’re going to be giving you our guide for the best suppressing agents that you can implement inside your property to ensure that health and safety is a priority. Here at the top fire suppression models for residential areas:

Automatic Water Mist Systems

This automatic fire suppression system has a wet chemical agent that allows you to diminish fire by attacking the main fire triangle effects. The heat of your fire added to the oxygen and fuel is what causes the fire to ignite and prolong its stay. 

Hence, if you have a system that attacks all three elements effectively, you will contain the least amount of damage possible. The wet chemical released reduces the oxygen level of the fire, whilst the water attacks the heat of the fire - combining to destroy the flames. 

An excellent alternative to this would be fire sprinkler installations. A residential fire sprinkler system attacks the heat aspect of the fire triangle better than most systems as the sprinkler head automatically releases a healthy water supply to eventually eliminate the fire.

Inert Gaseous Fire Suppression System

With this model, a similar occurrence will happen - similar to the water mist system. The reduction of oxygen in the fire due to the discharge of natural gas will not only be at a safe level for a human to evacuate in time without inhaling too much gas, but this level of oxygen works to starve the flames of oxygen - forcing it to eventually go out.

Either of these models will work well around your flat, house, maisonette, etc to work against the potentially tragic effects of a fire. A kitchen fire suppression system could also be a great idea as a lot of fires in homes come from the kitchen, yet, it could be too specific - rather than being able to suppress a fire anywhere in your home.

Are There Any Areas Where Residential Fire Suppression Systems Are Compulsory?

In the UK now, Wales has made it compulsory for any new residence that is built to have a fire suppression system built into the architecture and interior design. Unfortunately, the UK as a whole still doesn’t have a law in place to install a fire suppression system. 

This is a law that we hope eventually comes into place, but as individuals, we have to realise that this could be a life-saving device for any household. If you take control of your safety and look for a vital fire suppression system via MEP Fire, you can rest assured that everything will be taken care of.

How Can MEP Fire Aid Your Fire Suppression Needs?

Here at MEP Fire, our tried and tested products and services have supported a plethora of companies and households with the choice of their desired suppression system and services to go with it. 

We believe that an all-in-one package does not suit everyone and that everyone has separate situations where they will need to utilise their suppressing agent. Ergo, we pride ourselves on supplying our customers and clients with an extensive range of both products and services. 

This way, your specific needs will be tailored to your scenario, meaning you will be much more likely to save lives and withstand an emergency fire. Only the best is our ethos and there is no other way we would carry ourselves when providing such a crucial health and safety measure. 

If you’re on the market for a fire suppression system but not sure what to choose or what services to go with it, contact us here at MEP Fire and we’ll be more than happy to assess your situation and give you the utmost attention when describing what system you will need. 

You can contact us by phone number at 01628 936830 or email us at hello@mepfire.com for further detail!