Compartments

COMPARTMENTS

Zones/rooms without sprinklers must always be separated from zones with sprinklers with fire-resistant material (REI 60 min.).

All rooms/areas of a building and/or the connecting buildings must be protected with sprinklers. Except: - Washrooms and toilets (except for changing rooms), if they were built with non-combustible construction materials and if no flammable materials are stored there.

- Stairwells, if they don’t contain any combustible materials and if they are separated from the adjoining rooms/areas by fire-resistant material. - Rooms in which the water from the sprinkler system could pose a danger.

In this case, these rooms are best protected by an automatic gas extinguisher. If this is not the case, these rooms must be compartmentalised (partitions of at least

El 60, doors El1 30) and fitted with an appropriate fire detection system. WHAT IF YOU CHANGE SOMETHING TO THE BUILDING?

- If you renovate, expand and/or make internal changes to the building, you always have to notify the owner or lessor first. In addition, you have to have a new sprinkler study made by a recognised body such as ANPI or Vinçotte. Also, notify the insurance company of the changes.

- If you place additional walls or move existing walls, this may affect the positioning of the sprinklers (for example, they could be too close to the wall). In this case, move the sprinklers so that the sprinkler pattern is not obstructed.

- Did you install extra office units or containers? Then you need to add extra safety measures.

- Did you build extra mezzanines, platforms, conveyor belts, walkways or something like that? Then you need to install additional sprinklers.

- Are you planning to stack other goods than originally planned? Or do you want to change the purpose of a room or zone? Then you must request a new sprinkler study and change the sprinkler network (and possibly also the pump(s) and water supply).

THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM 21