Pressurecheck
Pressurecheck is an engineering solution to clause 17.4.4 of BS 5306 Pt 2 and clause 9.2.2 of EN 12845
The Problem is that the Fire Protection Industry requires minimum pressures for the specific risk in the built environment, and any reduction in the Mains Water Pressure can render a fixed Fire Protection System to be Non-Compliant.
Possible Solutions
- Ask the water supplier to increase the Pressure
Response : they will only guarantee a low pressure - Fix Stored water and Fire Pumps
What if there is not sufficient Space ?
So What Can I do ?
If you have space in which to fit a suction tank with a large volume of water, fine!! If space is a premium, PRESSURECHECK is THE Solution.
How does Operate?
In a fire condition, the PRESSURECHECK system will operate via the back flow device. Should the pressure continue to fall to the degree whereby it requires boosting to meet the appropriate risk category then the fire pump will self activate to correct the system operating pressure.
Can it be accommodated within my premises?
The PRESSURECHECK system can either be supplied as a volumetric (i.e. single-piece unit) or alternatively as a sectional unit. The sectional unit is designed to split into five separate frames, where, in the event of limited access, each frame can be easily passed through any standard door opening and re-assembled in situ.
Changes in local authority actions that may be directly affecting the Safety of your Building.
There has been an undertaking by Local Water Authorities to reduce the pressures on their Town Main Infrastructure in an attempt to reduce leakage rates. Consequently, in some areas Sprinkler Systems in buildings over a certain height will no longer have the necessary pressures to meet the appropriate risk requirements, this endangers both life and property.
Product Brochures
- Pressurecheck Brochure
- Pressurecheck Flyer
- Pressurecheck Decision Tree
- Pressurecheck Reference WIPC 006 A issue 6 Sept 06
- Pressurecheck
