Standards

To make sure your system will work it must be properly designed and fitted. There are two independently accredited organisations which undertake the certification of sprinkler installers.

Firstly, the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) publishes standards for sprinkler systems based on British Standards. These companies provide third party verification of the sprinkler installers' work.

Secondly, Bodycote warringtonfire run two schemes for sprinkler installers under their Certifire brand. One of the these is for companies installing domestic and residential systems, the other for companies working on commercial and industrial sprinkler systems.

Both organisations require their listed companies to issue certificates of conformity to the owners of sprinklered buildings.

These certificates are proof to Fire Brigades, Local Authorities and Insurance Companies that the system meets the appropriate standards and has been installed correctly.