Feature

Fire away: A sprinkle of safety to protect automated controls

Sprinklers are an essential component of a building’s fire protection system. Automation can enhance safety, as well as ease of use, but this means that the control system requires its own protection. Grifen Sprinkler Solutions called upon Spelsberg UK to provide high-durability enclosures that could withstand the demanding environment.

01/05/2024 11:56:40

To protect sprinkler systems from the threat of fire, their design and manufacture are governed by strict standards. Though these regulations are highly robust, some sprinkler system manufacturers say that standards can be extended further.

“Key aspects of protecting a sprinkler system’s backup and maintenance, for example, are not completely included in the regulations, but ensuring the long-term electrical reliability of the system is important, to optimise safety,” says Gary Noble, Managing Director of Grifen Sprinkler Solutions.

Read the full article in DPA's May 2024 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.