FAQ on Fire Sprinkler Systems

American Fire Protection Systems, Inc. (AFPS) has been providing quality fire protection services with a combined experience of over 100 years. Our areas of specialization include all phases of fire protection. Here are some of the facts related to fire safety and industry

  • The first automatic fire sprinkler can be traced back to 1874.
  • Fire, unless controlled, can cause extensive damage to life and property. Fire sprinklers are the number one method for controlling the spread of fires, especially in their early stages.
  • Since sprinklers react to the temperature in individual rooms, in case of a fire, only one fire sprinkler head goes off NOT the entire sprinkler system.
  • It is very rare that a fire sprinkler activates accidently.
  • Insurance premiums can be reduced if fire sprinklers are installed.
  • Of the 200 US communities that have residential fire sprinkler laws, 100 are in California. In a downtown Fresno community which has a sprinkler law in effect, during a 10 year period, the fire damage has been limited to $42,000
  • As per the NFPA statistics, during the years 1983-87, property damage in hotel fires was 78% less in structures with Fire sprinklers than it was in structures without sprinklers.( Average loss per fire was $10,300 in unsprinkled buildings whereas it was limited to $2,300 in structures with fire sprinklers)
  • According to NFPA survey, in 1988 about half of all hotels and motels had fire sprinkler systems.
  • In completely sprinkled building where the fire sprinkler system was operational, the NFPA has no record of a fire killing more than two people. The only exceptions are explosions or flash fires or where industrial fire brigade members or employees were killed during fire suppression operations

Automatic Fire Sprinkler System - Myths and Facts

Though automatic sprinkler systems been around for over 100 years, they have been at the center of much misunderstanding:

Fact: If a fire is not extinguished, both the fire and smoke can cause tremendous damage. Damage caused by a home fire sprinkler system is lesser than the damage caused by fire or by water from fire-fighting hose. Fire hoses release 50-125 gallons per minute whereas quick response sprinklers release only 8-24 gallons of water per minute.
Fact: The intensity of the fire activates individual sprinkler heads. Most home fires are usually brought under control with just one sprinkler head. 90% of all fires are controlled with less than six heads.
Fact: In case of a fire, smoke detectors provide a warning system. But they can do nothing to control a growing fire or protect those who are unable to escape on their own. Sometimes battery operated smoke detectors fail because of dead batteries. Though the percentage of homes in America that were "protected" with smoke detectors increased from zero to more than 70%, the number of fire deaths in homes did not significantly decrease.
Fact: American Fire Sprinklers provide a high level of life safety. Property losses are 85% less in residences with fire sprinklers compared to those without sprinklers. A wise combination of automatic sprinklers and early warning systems can lose by at least 50%

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The single and best impression was the honesty and straight up answers and solutions that Simon came up with. He gave me choices with Pros & Cons and kept me informed on timeline, costs, etc. There were no second guessing-Price was fair, and work was completed in a timely fashion. I could not ask for more.
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Everything was taken care of promptly and to our full satisfaction. There were no unpleasant surprises. Every promise made was delivered. I'm glad I selected AFPS due to their professional, friendly and efficient manner. Choosing AFPS should be a no-brainer for anyone.
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Controller, All Source Container
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for all the hard work installing our fire sprinkler system in our building. Your team was very professional and handled everything (i.e. design, permits).
Amos N
Aura Systems, Inc
AFPS has worked for us since 2005. During this period you have consistently provided a first class, reliable and complete fire protection service. You and your employees have always responded quickly to any inquiry raised and delivered a quality and effective service.
Sam R
HFL Solutions, Inc
Sprinkler system installation is a specialist market; we therefore like to use the experts. We utilize the expertise of American Fire Protection Systems at the design stage and during installation with regular team meetings, resulting in a bespoke, high quality installation every time.
Donna L.
DL Design Architects
Thank you for the work you have done for us to date. Over the years, we have used a number of companies for the installation and servicing of our fire protection equipment, but none has compared to AFPS.
Aaron E.
Crown Pacific Builders
The main benefits of working with American Fire Protection are, 1) the schedule was met as requested, 2) the work was quality, and 3) Most importantly, this price was right .
Josh T
Forza Construction
We have worked with American Fire Protection Systems for some time. They win our contracts because as well as being competitively priced, we know that their service and quality of work is good.
Jun K.
ST Oil Investments
American Fire Protection had their crews on-site to install our fire sprinkler system when we needed them. The invoices and lien releases were clear, so paying was so simple. When I'd call, I normally got my call answered to returned within an hour.
David K.
David Construction
We've been working with American Fire Protection for so long that we feel like they are part of the family... That's the kind of relationship we wish we had with all our business partners.
A. Hamel
Hamel Construction
Many of our service contracts with our customers require sprinkler system inspections. American Fire's timely response has aided in providing our customers with the quality they expect from us.
Nasser F
Silver Management
I think the thing I appreciate most about the service I get from American Fire is the personal attention. When I call up to the office, I hear a friendly voice that knows who I am, will help me schedule the work that needs to be done
Michael H.
GRC Properties

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