🔷 Overview of fire protection systems

A fire protection system is essential in:

• Industrial factories
• High-rise buildings
• Warehouses and logistics centers
• Manufacturing plants

👉 Its main purpose is to supply water quickly, reliably, and safely during fire emergencies.

In these systems, industrial valves play a critical role in:

• Controlling water flow
• Maintaining system pressure
• Activating sprinkler systems

⚙️ Technical requirements for fire protection valves

Valves used in fire protection systems must meet the following requirements:

✔️ High reliability

• Immediate operation when needed

✔️ Pressure resistance

• PN16 – PN25 or equivalent

✔️ Corrosion resistance

• Epoxy coating or ductile iron/stainless steel materials

✔️ Compliance with standards

• UL, FM, NFPA

🔧 Common valves used in fire protection systems

1. Gate valve

👉 The most common valve in fire protection systems

• Used for full open/close operation
• Minimal pressure loss
• Ensures maximum water flow

✔️ Application: main fire water supply lines

2. Butterfly valve

• Compact and lightweight
• Quick operation
• Can be equipped with a tamper switch

✔️ Application: sprinkler systems, pump rooms

3. Check valve

• Prevents backflow
• Protects fire pumps

✔️ Application: downstream of pumps and water supply systems

4. Alarm valve

👉 A key component in sprinkler systems

• Activates alarm when water flows
• Detects fire events via flow activation

✔️ Application: automatic sprinkler systems

5. Pressure reducing valve (PRV)

• Reduces system pressure
• Protects pipelines and equipment

✔️ Application: high-rise buildings

📊 Quick comparison of fire protection valves

⚠️ Common mistakes

• Using non-UL/FM approved valves → system may fail inspection
• Incorrect installation of check valves → improper system operation
• Ignoring pressure ratings → system damage risk

🔥 Quick selection tips

👉 Main valve → UL/FM gate valve
👉 Sprinkler system → Butterfly valve + Alarm valve
👉 After pump → Check valve
👉 High-pressure systems → Pressure reducing valve (PRV)

🏁 Conclusion

Fire protection systems require valves that are:

• Highly reliable
• Fast-acting
• Compliant with international standards

👉 Choosing the right valves helps:

• Ensure safety during fire emergencies
• Maintain stable system performance
• Meet inspection and certification requirements

📞 Contact Information

Phuc Minh Engineering Co., Ltd (PM-E) specializes in supplying fire protection valves, firefighting equipment, flanges, and piping components that meet international standards.

• 🌐 Website: pm-e.vn
• 📧 Email: info@pm-e.vn
• 📱 Hotline: +84 907 450 506 – +84 902 720 814 – +84 979 737 351