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1883 - 1903 Improvements were made to Grinnell’s
sprinkler system designs and new models developed. The use of sprinkler
systems spread across to Australia. The first Rules for the installation
of Sprinkler Systems were written in 1885, and in 1892 the Fire Offices’ committee
published the first edition of the rules for the installation of
automatic sprinklers. 1896 The National Fire Protection Association of America was formed and the draft sprinkler rules became the first edition of what has now become NFPA Code 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems. 1922 onwards Further design improvements were made to the Grinnell sprinkler to develop the Quartz Bulb Sprinkler. 1930 The NFPA Code 13 was detailed further to include revisions for hazard classifications. The introduction of Class B Systems and Class A standard were introduced. 1932 The introduction of the Mulsifyre system in the UK, was a precursor of today’s High Velocity Waterspray System. 1933 The Grinnell Quartzoid sprinkler was introduced (known as type C). 1940 Following a wide ranging report, NFPA Code 13 was completely revised and re-issued introducing Light, Ordinary and High Hazard classifications. 1946 -1960 Many changes and improvements were made to Sprinkler regulations, including BSI standards. 1968 The 29th and final Edition of the Fire Offices’ Committee Rules were published. 1975 The British Automatic Sprinkler Association, BASA was founded. 1979 -1990 Further developments in Sprinkler regulations and standards were ongoing and work commenced on a European Sprinkler Standard using existing UK codes and insurance standards. This document was a major revision of the 29th edition of FCO/LPC rules. 1995 - 2000 Low and high pressure Water Mist Systems were under development and British standards continued to be developed and rigorously implemented. 2003 - 2008 British and European Standards continued to be improved and developed. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, came into effect imposing individual liability for maintaining fire safety equipment. A new DCSF policy on sprinklers for schools, recommended that all new schools have sprinkler systems fitted. Sprinkler systems are now advanced, a glass bulb filled with liquid is used. As the liquid is expanded by the heat of a fire, pressure builds up until the bulb bursts the orifice cap. There are a limitless array of sprinkler heads and configurations. < BACK TO FIRST PAGE |
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