Myth #5 –“If you want your home fire sprinklers to be reliable, they will need frequent, expensive maintenance.”
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be covering myths that surround home sprinkler systems.
When thinking about having a home sprinkler system installed, comparing the cost of commercial installations can be off-putting. Thankfully, the standards for residential configurations are much simpler:
FACT:
The standard design for home fire sprinklers is much simpler than the design for more traditional sprinklers like the ones used in commercial buildings. If you install home fire sprinklers, the only “inspection and maintenance” you will need is to (a) walk around your home and make sure the sprinklers are not obstructed by something that would block the water coming out, and (b) avoid turning off the main control valve, which you don’t normally operate anyway.
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