Rampart Engineering

Residential systems use a concealed sprinkler head which is unobtrusive, but effective.

The UL listed orange CPVC piping has water in it at all times so must be below the insulation as shown at the right.

Sometimes a water supply tank and pump must be provided to ensure adequate water supply for suppressing a fire.

In any case, each system is tested to ensure that it meets design and code requirements. This picture shows a flow test valve in place where a sprinkler head will be installed.

The blue cover protects the sprinkler head components during construction. A decorative escutcheon which appears as an off-white 3 inch diameter disc on the ceiling is installed after the room is painted. During a fire the escutcheon drops off the sprinkler head, exposing the sprinkler component. If temperature continues to increase, the sprinkler opens to spray water on the fire. Only the sprinklers exposed to the intense heat of a fire will open.