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Design
A huge amount of detail is involved in the design of a sprinkler system
Whether for residential or commercial premises, sprinkler heads must be positioned so that they provide the best means of coverage for the area they are intending to protect. They also need to respect the existing or proposed aesthetics of the building.
Beyond the sprinkler heads, the connecting pipework must also be designed and constructed throughout the building in the most cost effective and hydraulically favourable manner.
Getting Started
The design process will usually begin with a request for the latest site floor and sectional plans in DWG format, to ensure designs are always 100% accurate and reliable. Our design engineers are then tasked with the responsibility of positioning heads (where possible) in line with distinct ceiling fixtures and adding accompanying pipework to the plan, whilst adhering to the relevant design and specification standards.
Hydraulic Calculations
Full Hydraulic Calculations are then performed on the system using Canute and MagiCAD software to calculate the flow and pressure required for the sprinkler system to operate effectively. From here system balancing usually takes place which consists of alterations to the diameter of pipework and overall routes to help minimise the pressure and flow demand.
Design Review
Initial designs are then subject to a thorough design review from a second designer ensuring there is consistency in the design approach and overall aesthetics, thus resulting in the highest level of service to our clients.
Submission
When the design meets all the relevant criteria, the client receives the design drawings for approval. Upon approval, drawings are then issued to our team of installation engineers in preparation for first fix installation.
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