Student Accommodation

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

THE HIGH NUMBER OF FIRE BRIGADE CALL OUTS TO STUDENT ACCOMMODATION SHOWS THAT THIS IS AN AREA OF RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLERS THAT DEMANDS CLOSE ATTENTION.

At Residential Fire Protection, we are experienced installers of BS9251:2021 automatic fire sprinkler systems in this building type. Installation can be carried out to new or retro fit existing buildings, ensuring very little disruption for the tenants compared to the overall gain. We can design, install and commission a very competitively priced, fully compliant system whatever the building type, tailored to your needs. We ensure that you the owner or landlord are;

Minimising the risk of a small fire spreading throughout your residence
Giving the parents of potential university students peace of mind that their child is as safe from fire as they can be
Protecting your property and assets from the spread of a serious fire
Providing a front line, automatic response to a fire that may have been caused through building misuse such as fire doors wedged open, no smoking policy ignored, tampering or covering smoke detectors etc.

Mainly designed to BS9251:2014 Cat 3 system providing protection to all areas including corridors, circulation areas and bedrooms

WHY ARE SPRINKLERS SO IMPORTANT IN STUDENT ACCOMMODATION?

High risk of overloading electrical installations by connecting too many devices
Higher risk of misuse of other fire safety devices/measures
Higher risk of negligent behaviour e.g. handling of candles, smoking.
Negligence whilst cooking e.g. leaving cooking unattended, flammable materials etc.