Tyco Fire & Building Products (Booth W1591) will unveil the industry’s most complete fire sprinkler system designed specifically for homes at this week’s International Builders’ Show.

Rapid Response residential sprinklers are among the most advanced on the market today, according to the manufacturer. They are available in a wide range of finishes and colors and can be installed easily and affordably by qualified professionals.

In addition to sprinklers, the Rapid Response system provides BlazeMaster® CPVC pipe and fittings, riser assemblies, valves, water flow detectors, hangers, pipe joint adhesives and supporting system design software.

Similar to plumbing systems, fire sprinkler systems are built around a network of piping filled with pressurized water and are always “on-call.” In the event of a fire, air temperatures rise within the room, activating the sprinkler closest to the fire. The sprinkler then sprays 10-25 gallons of water over the flames, often extinguishing them completely — or at least suppressing the heat and minimizing toxic smoke until the fire department arrives, according to the manufacturer.

While the cost of installing a Rapid Response home sprinkler system varies from home to home, on average, it adds roughly 1%-1.5% to total building costs, according to Tyco.

For more information, click here or call 877-GET-TYCO.

With U.S. offices in Princeton, N.J. and Portsmouth, N.H., Tyco Fire & Building Products is a member of the National Council of the Building Industry — The Supplier 100 of NAHB.

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