Domestic fire sprinkler systems are an effective way to protect homes, occupants, and property from fire damage.
Whether you’re building from scratch, converting a loft, or opening up your living space, a home sprinkler system gives you more freedom in design and more protection for your family.
Under the latest British Standard (BS9251:2021), these are known as Category 1 systems; designed specifically for single-family homes and private residences.
At GFS, we specialise in designing, installing, and maintaining these systems with precision and care.
Instant Response: Our systems activate within seconds of a fire breaking out, containing the blaze and buying critical time for emergency services.
Discreet Design: Pipework is hidden, heads sit flush to the ceiling, and once installed, you’ll barely notice it’s there.
Flexible Coverage: Whether you want full property protection or just key areas, we’ll tailor the system to suit your needs.
Peace of Mind: Protect your loved ones, pets, possessions, and even the irreplaceable, from classic cars to cherished keepsakes.
Domestic fire sprinkler systems can be incorporated into both new-build properties and existing homes. For new builds, systems are planned alongside other building services, allowing pipework and components to be installed discreetly within walls and ceilings. This approach helps maintain design flexibility while improving fire safety compliance.
In existing properties, sprinkler systems can be retrofitted with minimal disruption when correctly designed. Careful routing of pipework and the use of modern materials allows protection to be added without major structural changes. Retrofitting is commonly chosen where additional fire safety is required or where building use has changed.
Domestic fire sprinkler systems are designed for long-term reliability. Once installed and commissioned, the system remains on standby, monitoring for fire conditions at all times. Unlike alarm systems, sprinklers do not rely on human intervention to function, ensuring protection is always active.
Regular inspection and servicing help confirm that valves, water supplies and sprinkler heads remain in correct working order. Ongoing maintenance ensures the system continues to perform as designed throughout the life of the property.
Are domestic fire sprinkler systems required in UK homes?
Domestic fire sprinkler systems are not mandatory in every home, but they are increasingly required in new builds, blocks of flats, care settings, and certain high-risk or planning-controlled developments. Local authority building control or fire officers may specify a system depending on the project.
Do fire sprinkler systems cause water damage if they activate?
Domestic fire sprinkler systems are designed to minimise water damage. Only the sprinkler head exposed to heat activates, releasing far less water than fire service hoses while significantly reducing fire and smoke damage.
Are domestic fire sprinkler systems expensive to install?
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