Commercial

Large-scale warehousing and storage facilities pose special challenges in fire protection technology for either fire control or suppression. The primary strategy involves rapid, directed discharge of large volumes of water, either to quickly extinguish a fire, or to control its rate of heat release before it can reach dangerous levels and cause major destruction.  
In addition to fire protection, providing the right technology for these applications can save water. To reduce water consumption, we often install Early Suppression Fast Response sprinklers and/or Control Mode Specific Application sprinklers. Our experience with this specialized sprinkler technology enables us to recommend the correct configuration, specify the proper equipment and carry out efficient installation.

Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR)
ESFR sprinkler protection exceeds that of the standard in-rack and large drop sprinkler installations. These very quick response sprinklers discharge very high volumes of water in an efficient pattern to rapidly extinguish or control a fire, thereby ultimately reducing product and property damage. Among other benefits, ESFR sprinklers circumvent repetitive re-installations of in-rack sprinklers, promote easier movement of materials, and permit more flexible storage arrangements. 

Control Mode Specific Application (CMSA)

CMSA sprinklers are employed to prevent a fire’s heat rate from accelerating to the point that it compromises a building’s structure. To prevent the fire’s spreading, they simultaneously pre-wet combustibles in that area. In some cases CMSA sprinklers can be used in lieu of conventional in-rack sprinklers, which sometimes can reduce the size of fire pumps and storage tanks where applicable.