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Michelle HuntNorthwest Operations Supervisor8041 S. 224th St.Bldg FKent, WA 98032(253)[email protected]
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Reliable HistoryFounded In 1918 By Frank
J. Fee◦ Plumbing Contractor That Began
Manufacturing Sprinklers When He Had Trouble Securing Them For His Own Jobs
Family Owned For Over 90 years
◦ Currently Under 3rd Generation Of Family Management
◦ 4th Generation Currently In The Business◦ We bring that personal touch that makes
you feel welcome , comfortable and 100% satisfied.
Reliable Reach Worldwide Industry
Leader 300,000 sq ft
Manufacturing Facility◦ Located In Liberty, SC◦ Newest Manufacturing Facility In
Industry (2006) Sales / Distribution
Centers◦ 12 North American Locations
Sales Offices◦ 16 Worldwide Locations◦ Servicing Over 50 Countries
Reliable Mission 1) To be the leading worldwide
manufacturer of innovative, quality-oriented fire sprinklers and system devices
2) To be a leading supplier of fire sprinkler system components
3) To be the leader in providing the highest level of operational excellence in customer service
Reliable Products-Sprinklers
- Commercial- Storage- Special Response- Residential
-Valves- Alarm- Riser Check- Dry- Low Pressure Dry Systems- Deluge- Check
-Specialty Systems- PrePak Systems- DryPak Systems- Preaction- Single Interlock Preaction Systems- Double Interlock Preaction
Systems
System Components & Fabrication CPVC Pipe & Fittings
Steel Pipe Import & Domestic Couplings Hangers Welded Outlets & Drop Nipples Electrical Equipment Air Compressors OS&Y, Check, & Butterfly Valves Backflow Connections Butterball Valves Black Steel Nipples Brass Trim Valves Fire Department Connections Flexible Products Foam, Tanks & Proportioners Nitrogen Systems Expansion Tanks Full Fabrication Shop Etc!
Residential Sprinklers
Residential sprinklers control or extinguish a lot of fires but they are: only designed & tested to give the occupant 10 minutes to evacuate the premises.
Save Lives
THREE CODES
The Fire Dept. arrives, assesses the situation
and applies 250 GPM per hose to fire. Windows are broken and holes are cut
in the roof to vent fire gases and smoke
0 1 2 3 4 5 10
Fire starts in
your home
You are awakene
d bysmoke
detector
Smoke reaches smoke
detector
Ceiling temp. reaches 155°F, smoke begins to layer down
Ceiling temp. reaches 1,000°F,
visibility is reduced to
zero
Ceiling temp reaches 1,200°F & flashover occurs, engulfing all contents of the room of origin and spreading
fire throughout home
You investigate and find a
fire
You wake family
members, go outside & call
911
You give the 911 operator
the information and the Fire Dept. is notified
The Fire Department
responds
TIMELINE WITHOUT FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
THE AFTERMATH
• Room & contents completely destroyed where fire originates
• Everything within 5’ of ceiling burned or melted throughout house
THE AFTERMATH
• Smoke damage throughout house
• Windows and roof damaged• Extensive water damage• 6 to 12 MONTH displacement
The Fire Dept. arrives, assesses the situation
and limits water damage by shutting
down the water supply to the sprinkler system. The fire department then assists with initial
clean-up operations
0 1 2 3 4 5 7 10
Fire starts in
your home
You are awakene
d bysmoke
detector
Smoke reaches smoke
detector
Ceiling temp. reaches 155°F,
fire sprinkler activates
Fire is controlled or completely extinguished.
Sprinkler continues to discharge at
approximately 15 GPM
You investigate and find a
fire
You wake family
members, go outside & call
911
You give the 911 operator
the information and the Fire Dept. is notified
The Fire Department
responds
TIMELINE WITH FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
MISCONCEPTION
“Water damage will be worse than the fire damage!”
“Are you kidding me??”
$2,166 average loss in sprinklered homevs
$45,019 in non-sprinklered home
THE AFTERMATH
• Fire damaged limited to objects in or near the fire
• Heat and smoke damage limited to room of fire origin
THE AFTERMATH
• Water damage limited to sprinkler flow (150 to 200 gallons total)
• No window or roof damage• 1 to 2 DAY displacement
RFS42: Reliable’s NEW Residential Flat Plate Concealed HSW SprinklerRA4835
Bulletin 048
Flat coverplate (solid or perforated look) for a flush, concealed to wall look. • G-6 installation wrench • Listed coverage areas from
12’x12’ to 16’x20’• Min listed spacing is 8’• 1/8” coverplate adjustment• 3/8” orifice size = 4.2K
(Metric 60)• 16x20 spacing 4-6” from
ceiling @22 GPM• 16x20 spacing 6-12” from
ceiling @23 GPM• Could be used in Condos,
High End Apartments and Dormitories
• Technology. Quality. Service.
• At Reliable, we're focused on creating the best products, using cutting edge technology
Why Reliable?
• Reliable is your one source for all your fire protection needs.
• Our superior customer service, knowledgeable staff and welcoming demeanor make it more than apparent that Reliable is the CHAMPION of the Fire Sprinkler Industry!
Residential SprinklerQuestions ?