Understand the hazard
Establish what is being protected and the conditions that influence the design.
Match the protection to the application
Sprinklers & specialist suppression
Different buildings and assets need different approaches to controlling fire.
A sprinkler head is part of an engineered system.
Sprinkler systems, water-based protection and specialist suppression begin with the application. Building use, the hazard, the protected area and the required design basis determine the route. Viking and Johnson Controls fire-protection ranges are relevant to that technical conversation.
Choose the appropriate system route
Assess sprinkler or specialist suppression options through the responsible technical team.
Plan continuing care
Include commissioning, documentation, inspection and maintenance in the project discussion.
The specialist detail
The hazard determines the system.
What needs protection
Storage, occupied areas and specialist equipment can present different design questions. Establish the hazard, building use and the protection objective before selecting products.
The supporting infrastructure
Water supply, pipework, valves, pumps or agent storage form part of the wider system. Access for inspection, servicing and future changes belongs in the design discussion.
Coordination and acceptance
Identify the responsible specialists, required approvals and commissioning evidence at the outset. Product approvals are relevant to defined applications and installation conditions.
Define these in the proposal
- Hazard and application information
- Specialist design and approval route
- Installation and commissioning scope
- Inspection, testing and service information
Technology in detailComponents within
Components within
a wider engineered system.
Viking product examples. The responsible design team establishes the appropriate application.
Model J-1 Flow Control Valve
Viking J-1 · DN65–DN200 range
A differential diaphragm flow-control valve for compatible deluge and sprinkler systems. This is a system component, with application and configuration established by the responsible design team.
Manufacturer detailsVK500 ESFR pendent sprinkler
Viking VK500 · K14 · storage application
An Early Suppression Fast Response sprinkler for relevant storage applications. Hazard, design basis, installation conditions and the technical data govern suitability.
Manufacturer detailsWhat we plan with youFrom the discussion
From the discussion
to the delivery.
The wider design can involve water supplies, pipework, valves, alarms and interfaces as well as the discharge devices. Specialist suppression may require a different protection method. We define who owns the design and coordinate the appropriate expertise before confirming the delivery scope. Equipment selection follows the application and design basis.
The delivery conversation
- Application and protection-requirement review
- System-route and manufacturer discussion
- Named design and technical responsibilities
- Installation and commissioning coordination
- Handover and maintenance requirements
Before we talk
Useful answers.
Have a specific site or building in mind? Start with a conversation.
Talk to the teamIs the same sprinkler suitable for every building?
No. The hazard, design basis, installation conditions and product approvals influence selection. A product photograph is an example of equipment, not a design recommendation.
Can you discuss a specialist suppression application?
Yes. Provide the building use, asset or room, existing protection and project stage so the relevant technical discussion can be arranged.
Connected expertise
Explore the next part.
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Fire detection & alarms
Connect the building’s fire strategy to a detection and alarm system people can operate and maintain.
Fire system maintenance
Make servicing, faults and remedial actions easier for your building team to manage.
Fire records & compliance support
Bring system records, maintenance findings and outstanding actions into a view your team can use.
SYREX Fire & Safety
Discuss your requirementDiscuss a suppression project.
Tell us the location, the task and the timescale. We’ll connect you with the relevant team.
