Protect Your Home with Exterior Sprinkler Systems
Engineered Fire Systems provides advanced exterior fire sprinkler solutions to safeguard your property from wildfires and external fire threats.
Why Install an Exterior Sprinkler System?
An exterior fire sprinkler system is a specialized system designed to wet the area around your home, creating a moisture barrier that helps prevent ignition from embers and radiant heat during a wildfire. Exterior fire sprinkler systems can enhance your home’s defense against wildfires.
How Exterior Sprinkler Systems Protect Your Home
These systems use strategically placed sprinkler heads to spray water over a home’s roof, walls, and surrounding landscape. When activated, they help reduce heat, extinguish embers, and slow the spread of fire.
Case Study – Minnesota’s 2007 Ham Lake Fire
In 2007, the devastating Ham Lake Fire swept through Minnesota, consuming vast areas of land and destroying hundreds of structures. However, amidst the destruction, one remarkable fact stood out: all 188 homes equipped with exterior sprinkler systems survived, while over 100 neighboring properties without sprinklers were lost to the flames.
This case highlights the effectiveness of exterior sprinkler systems in wildfire defense. The success seen in the Ham Lake Fire demonstrates that investing in exterior sprinkler protection can mean the difference between total loss and survival when wildfires strike.
Protect Your Home Today
Don’t wait for the next wildfire threat. Contact Engineered Fire Systems for a consultation and take the first step in safeguarding your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some systems can be manually activated, while others are automated and triggered by sensors detecting heat or smoke. Remote activation options may also be available.
NFPA’s Firewise USA program encourages exterior sprinklers as a complement to, not a replacement for, other property protection
measures.
Interior system and exterior systems are very different systems. Exterior systems should have their own water supply and power.
Water supply options vary. An exterior sprinkler system typically requires its own private water storage to ensure reliable operation during a fire. In some cases, you may be able to connect to municipal water, but this depends on local regulations and water availability. Backup pumps and private water storage are often recommended to maintain a continuous water supply in an emergency.
Most homes and properties can be equipped with an exterior sprinkler system, but factors such as water availability, home layout, and local regulations may impact installation. Reach out to Engineered Fire Systems for a consultation. We’ll assess your property, discuss your options, and design a system that enhances your wildfire defense strategy.
Costs depend on factors such as property size, water source, and system complexity. Contact Engineered Fire Systems for a customized quote based on your specific needs.