No, residential fire sprinklers and bushfire sprinklers serve different purposes and are designed differently to meet those needs.

Residential fire sprinklers are installed inside homes and buildings to protect against fires that occur within the structure. They are designed to activate at high temperatures that are typical of indoor fires, rapidly discharging water over a specific area to suppress the fire and prevent its spread.

Bushfire sprinklers, on the other hand, are designed for external use to protect properties from wildfires. These systems are often more robust and designed to cover a larger area to combat the intense heat and potentially large embers from approaching bushfires.

Installing a residential fire sprinkler system greatly enhances safety by automatically detecting and controlling fires, often extinguishing them before emergency services arrive. This can significantly reduce property damage and increase survival rates during a fire. Additionally, homeowners may benefit from lower insurance premiums due to the decreased risk of extensive fire damage.

The sprinkler heads are designed to activate when they reach a temperature of 68°C. Each sprinkler head operates independently, releasing water only in the area where the heat is detected. This targeted response not only helps in controlling the fire quickly but also minimises water damage.

Fire sprinkler systems can be installed in both new constructions and existing homes!

While it is easier and less costly to install during construction, retrofitting an existing home is entirely feasible. Retrofit installations may require some temporary disruption to home life, as ceilings and walls may need to be accessed to install pipes and sprinkler heads.

We recommend that individuals get their sprinkler system maintained and checked over once every 6 months. This will allow us to ensure the system functions properly and complies with all safety standards.