Compare Blazestop without a sprinkler system

Development and control of a residential fire WITH a sprinkler system

Development and control of a residential fire WITHOUT a sprinkler system


1 Minute
After flame ignition the smoke alarm operates


1 Minute
After flame ignition the smoke alarm operates


After 2.5 minutes
The sprinkler operates discharging 40-80 litres of water per minute

After 5 minutes
The fire service is called


After 2.5 minutes
The fire is doubling in size every 30 seconds

After 5 minutes
The fire services is called. The fire reaches flashover and windows break


After 7 minutes
The flames are extinguished and smoke is clearing


After 7 minutes
The flames are spreading within the house


After 12 minutes
The fire service has arrived and turned off the sprinkler

After 15 minutes
The house can be aired and cleaning started


After 12 minutes
The fire service has arrived and two hoses are discharging 1440 litres of water per minute

After 30 minutes
The fire is subdued but dampening down continues

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