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Residential Sector | Fire Suppression

SmartMist Global

FAQs

Do you have any questions? We are available to assist you. Please refer to the following frequently asked questions for more information.

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installation process

Our straightforward installation process

Survey

Our distribution team will be in touch for surveys or to provide you with an approved floorplan of the Guardian proposal.

First Fix

Our team of engineers will attend your site, and complete a ‘First Fix’, where the pipework for the system will be installed and tested.

System Installation

The team will install the water mist head and Pump system, complete a full test, commission the system and leave your site protected.

Service

The engineers revisit annually to complete a comprehensive service, which ensures your system remains at optimal functionality.

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Where can Smart Mist be used?

Smart Mist is suitable for all property types approved in British Standard BS:8458; these are:

Domestic occupancy

Single family dwellings such as:

  • Individual dwelling house
  • Individual flat
  • Individual maisonette
  • Transportable home
  • Houses of multiple occupation (HMOs)
  • Bed and breakfast accommodation
  • Boarding houses Blocks of flats 18m or less in height and with a maximum total floor area of 2400 square metres.

Residential occupancy

  • Blocks of flats greater than 18m in height
  • Sheltered and extra care housing
  • Residential care premises
  • Residential rehabilitation accommodation
  • Dormitories (e.g. attached to educational establishments)
  • Hostels
Is the SmartMist System British Standard approved?

Yes. The SmartMist system has passed and conforms to BS8458.

Does the Smart Mist system have to be installed by an accredited installer?

Although one of the principal features of the Smart Mist system is its ease of installation, it is essential that to meet with the requirements of BS8458 it must be installed, commissioned and subsequently maintained by a Smart Mist accredited installer. All Smart Mist approved installers are 3rd party accredited and hold all the necessary insurances, giving you complete peace of mind.

How do the nozzles operate?
  • Each nozzle contains a frangible bulb.
  • In the event of fire, as soon as the temperature beneath the nozzle reaches +57°C, the frangible bulb fractures releasing the internal piston and allowing water to flow to the nozzle apertures and producing a fine mist at high pressure to suppress the fire.
Does the flexible tubing/high pressure hose need to be installed behind a fire rated barrier?
  • The flexible tubing/high pressure hose used by Smart Mist must be installed behind a fire rated barrier.
  • Ideally the fire barrier should have a 60 minute fire rating. The minimum acceptable fire rating is 30 minutes in accordance with Building Regulations.
  • Where a fire barrier cannot be provided such as on a concrete ceiling Stainless Steel 316 rigid pipework should be used.
What size and weight is the pump? Please insert dimensions and weights
  • The pump unit is 600mm x 585mm x 280mm.
  • The weight of the pump is 52kg
  • Nothing must be placed on top of the pump
  • Do not place the pump unit within an area where water leakage could occur.
What maintenance is required for the Smart Mist system?
  • The Smart Mist system requires annual maintenance
  • We keep a record in house of all installations and will email, text, phone or send a letter a few weeks before the service due date. It is essential to maintain the system to ensure that in the event of fire the system activates correctly.
Can the system be retrofitted?

Yes, the Smart Mist system is designed to be retrofittable

Can high pressure water mist discharge be a danger to people?

Since the momentum of water mist spray dissipates quickly after it is discharged, the dispersed water mist droplets in general are harmless one metre away from the nozzle.

Can general kitchen heat trigger an accidental activation of the system?

Smoke does not trigger the nozzle. The activation bulb situated within the nozzle is only activated by a direct heat source i.e physical flame at a temperature of +57°c (135°F).

Similarly, a water mist nozzle in close proximity to an oven will not be affected by opening the oven as the heat is dissipated very rapidly by dilution of the surrounding atmosphere.

Can water mist nozzles get clogged in hard water areas?

Hard water is water that has high mineral content and is largely made up of calcium and magnesium carbonates, bicarbonates and sulphates. These deposits normally occur where there is water flow. The mist systems water is static and held at low pressure therefore deposits do not occur at the nozzles.

Can water mist nozzles get clogged by corrosion?

Water mist nozzles and other system components are made of corrosive-resistant materials to prevent clogging due to corrosion. The SmartMist heads are put through a process that protects against corrosion and the metals used were chosen after advice taken from a leading university metals specialist.

Filters are typically installed at nozzles. Most importantly however, good water quality is required for water mist systems, if there is doubt in water quality it is recommended this be tested prior to installation.

Checking for clogging of the head forms part of the annual maintenance.

Will all the nozzles activate in my property in the event of a fire?

No, that is a myth. Only the nozzle where the frangible bulb breaks will be activated, in the unfortunate event of a fire.

installation process

System Tender Process

Drawing and Specification Review

The SmartMist team will review your tender documents to ascertain the system requirements, cover areas and standard performance requirements.

Survey

If possible, or if requested as part of the tender, SmartMist Systems will send a trained member of our design team to your site to understand the particular risks, any site specific challenges and to understand the plant area and any issues which may arise.

Project Commencement

You will be introduced to the project manager for your project, and we will have a chance to discuss the project, any health and safety concerns or issues, and arrange project start dates and process reviews.

System Installation

The SmartMist team will review your tender documents to ascertain the system requirements, cover areas and standard performance requirements.

Training and Final Handover

On practical completion, we would hand the system over to your responsible person and ensure they fully understand the system and provide the necessary training. This will be followed with a full Operations and Maintenance Manual for your records.

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12 litres per minute
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