Residential Fire Sprinklers

Our residential division caters to all phases of the residential market, including single family, housing for the elderly and "high-rise" apartments. We offer full service residential sprinkler systems including budget estimates, firm quotations, code approved engineered drawings and quality installation all backed by a 24-hour service department.

We have a complete staff of experienced engineers, pipe fitters and servicemen. All of our work is guaranteed by a full coverage construction and liability insurance policy.

We offer low profile, high-tech, aesthetically pleasing sprinklers which are available in a variety of finishes. We normally install "extended coverage" sprinklers to reduce the quantity of sprinklers necessary.

Both our business and reputation have been built on competitive pricing, quality service and good customer relations. United States Fire Protection continually strives to develop and maintain the trust that allows our customers to feel comfortable doing business with us.

Typical residential sprinkler systems are installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's single family code, NFPA 13-D. These systems provide coverage throughout the entire home, excluding small bathrooms (under 55 sq.ft.), small closets (under 24 sq.ft.), attics, and garages. The pipe feeding the sprinkler heads is run inside interior walls of the home. Concealed sprinklers can be installed in finished basements, and first floor areas where there is heated living space above. Sidewall sprinkler heads protect 2nd floor rooms (or 1st floor rooms with no heated space above).

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Frequently Asked Questions:
What about water damage?
    A sprinkler head discharges far less water than a fire hose, and begins to control the fire long before the fire department arrives. Many
insurance companies offer discounts to homeowners with sprinkler systems for these reasons.

What if a sprinkler head accidentally goes off?
    Sprinkler heads do not activate without cause. The heat of a fire will activate each sprinkler independently, setting off the discharge of water. The chances of accidental activation are 1 in 16,000,000.

What if no one is at home?
    The network of pipe is connected to a flow switch, which monitors any flow of water through the system. This switch is wired to an inside bell, and can also be wired to an outside horn/strobe or a security system alarm panel.

Is there maintenance involved?
    The sprinkler system will have a 1 year warranty from the time it is put into service. We recommend having the system checked annually, to ensure valves and devices are functioning properly. The sprinkler heads do not require maintenance. USFP will provide a quotation for your annual inspection upon request.

Do's and Don'ts For Your Fire Sprinkler System:
DO:
1. Have system inspected annually
2. Know the location of the control valve
3. Make certain the control valve is open at all times
4. Contact the fire department if any activation occurs, even if the fire has apparently been extinguished

DON'T:
1. Do not paint the sprinklers
2. Do not damage the sprinklers
3. Do not hang objects from the sprinklers
4. Do not obstruct or cover the sprinklers
5. Do not turn off or disconnect the system
6. Do not shut off system in the event of a fire

In the event of a fire, be calm and leave your home immediately. Call the fire department from a neighbors house.

United States Fire Protection
Residential Division
28427 N. Ballard Unit H
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847-816-0050
Fax: 847-816-0098
Email

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