Installer?
As an installer, you must have solutions that you are confident in and that put you in a position to win the project. At the same time, it is important to have profitable projects.
Prevent Systems contributes expertise and solutions that make this possible.
Below are some of the most important factors we believe the installer is concerned with when choosing an automatic suppression system.
Winning the project - Price
If you as an installer are to win projects with water mist, the system must in most cases be competitive in terms of cost. Winning the project delivery is of course important, but it is also important to have a positive bottom line.
According to the Green HVAC report, the material and installation costs are estimated to be approximately 4% higher than a conventional sprinkler system in commercial buildings. The report believes that the price will come down as water mist becomes more widespread. The same report refers to an office building of approximately 3,400 m², where the difference between conventional sprinkler and low-pressure water mist was a weight difference of 8.5 metric tons. It takes longer to transport, unload, transport into the building, lift and secure an extra 8.5 tons. This is time that can be used on other projects, with new material deliveries providing margins.
We have prepared a price estimate based on the Green HVAC report and experiences from our customers.
Contact us for a price comparison for your project!
Quality, maintenance and life cycle costs
Most installers are concerned with quality and total investment costs for their customers. With low-pressure water mist, you get a fire suppression system for less than half the price when comparing the life cycle costs to a traditional sprinkler system!
Our systems use only stainless steel pipes and parts. This means less need for replacements over time, lower maintenance costs and therefore gives builders a safe and long-term investment.
Space-saving aesthetics
Low-pressure water mist with smaller pipe dimensions means a less space-consuming installation. This allows for a more efficient and flexible installation above other services, where space can be freed up for other installations or for higher ceiling heights that improve the aesthetics of the room and give a more open feel.
It is also possible to reduce floor heights and maintain the same interior ceiling height, which can save the project significant construction costs.
Efficiency on the construction site
In a typical office building of around 3,400 m², a complete water mist system will weigh approximately 1.3 metric tons, while a sprinkler system will weigh approximately 9.8 tons. The difference in materials and weight will result in less storage space, simplified logistics and faster installation, which will overall help to increase efficiency on site.
How many installation hours can be saved by having 2 men instead of 4 men on the construction site?
Water consumption
A low-pressure water mist system uses around 1/3 of the water consumption compared to conventional sprinkler systems. This not only reduces potential water damage if the system operates, but can also help reduce the strain on the building's water supply.
Sustainability and environment
See the Green HVAC report comparing greenhouse gas emissions from fire suppression systems. The savings from a low-pressure water mist system compared to traditional systems are startling!
By choosing a low-pressure water mist system, greenhouse gas emissions from the fire extinguishing system can be reduced by up to 76%. This is significant when you know that the HVAC delivery is a large proportion of emissions from buildings, up to 40%, and that the sprinkler system represents approximately 1/3 of the HVAC delivery.
Anyone who is concerned about the environment and sustainable solutions should read the Green HVAC report!