Sprinklers for Warehouse and Logistics Centers

In a warehouse, the fire load is located not on the floor but on the top of the shelves: the high-stacked products facilitate the rapid upward spread of flames. Ordinary ceiling sprinklers often do not suffice in this case — water droplets must penetrate the upper heat flow to reach the fire source.

Warehouse-type Sprinklers

Warehouse-type (ESFR and similar high-flow) sprinklers operate with large droplets and a high K-factor: the goal is not only to contain the fire but to extinguish it. This often reduces the need for in-rack sprinklers, but the system must be calculated based on ceiling height, stacking height, and product category.

What to Pay Attention To

The distance between the ceiling height and the maximum stacking height determines the selection of sprinklers.
The required water flow rate and pressure are higher than in ordinary applications — the pump room must be sized accordingly.
A dry alarm valve is used in cold or unsealed warehouses.
Threaded connection elements facilitate reconfiguration when the layout of the rack system changes.