European Burns Casualties’ European Burns Casualties’ AssociationAssociation

Brussels – 26 November 2010

European Fire Sprinkler NetworkEuropean Fire Sprinkler NetworkMission StatementMission Statement

“To develop the market for the wide-spread acceptance of competently installed and properly maintained fire sprinkler systems in both new and existing buildings”

A broad fire safety coalitionA broad fire safety coalition

• Fire brigades

• Fire protection associations

• Insurers

• Laboratories

• Consultants

• Sprinkler installers and manufacturers

Benefits of sprinklersBenefits of sprinklers

• Control or extinguish 98% of fires

• Fire deaths almost eliminated

• Fire injuries reduced by over 80%

• Fire losses reduced by over 80%

• Less CO2 and other fire pollution

• Less water run-off

Benefits of sprinklersBenefits of sprinklersArchitectural benefitsArchitectural benefits

• Less heat and smoke => longer travel distances

• Fire resistance of compartments may be lower

• Fire compartments may be larger

• Compensation for poor fire brigade access

=> Cheaper to build with sprinklers than without!

Where are sprinklers used?Where are sprinklers used?

• Most countries in:– Shopping centres– High-rise buildings– Large warehouses

• Recent developments:– Care homes & hospitals– Public buildings in some countries– Housing in some countries