10-10-2020

The Fire Triangle & Sprinklers

The Fire Triangle The fire triangle or combustion triangle is a simple model for understanding the necessary ingredients for a fire.  The triangle illustrates the three elements a fire needs: heat, fuel, and an oxidizing agent usually the oxygen in the air. If a fire occurs then it will rapidly spreads...

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10-10-2020

What are the British Standards for Sprinkler Systems?

There are two British Standards for sprinkler systems in operation: BS 9251:2021 – Sprinkler Systems for Residential and Domestic Occupancies. (formerly BS 9251: 2014) BS EN 12845:2004 – Fixed Fire Fighting Systems. Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Design, Installation and Maintenance.  If you would like to read more about BS 9251 or read more about the product requirements for...

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22-09-2020

Fire Sprinkler Specialists Nationwide 

Welcome to Ultrasafe – Nationwide Fire Sprinkler Specialists We design, install and service fire sprinkler systems nationwide in residential properties and private homes throughout the country. From our offices in the South of England and our northern office in Cheshire. We have a network of regional engineers to perform sprinkler installations...

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07-09-2020

What is a domestic property and a residential property with regard to fire sprinkler regulations?

Domestic or Residential Property? A domestic property in BS 9251:2005 is defined as dwelling that has no more than one family unit. This could be a house, individual flats and maisonettes. BS 9251:2005 requires that a sprinkler system must be designed to ensure that two sprinkler heads can be fed by...

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16-08-2019

Fire sprinkler legislation for England, Scotland and Wales

In February 2011 the Welsh Government made history by becoming the first country in the world to pass legislation requiring the installation of sprinkler systems into all newly built domestic and residential properties. It’s true to say that England and Scotland will be watching fire sprinkler legislation developments within Wales...

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Fire Sprinkler Specialists

Southern Office

Ultrasafe, Unit 1 Bowlings Corner, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE

Northern Office

U2 Farriers Court, Horsefair Green, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK, DN8 5EE



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