SIDE WALL SPRINKLERS
🔹 Sidewall Sprinkler – Professional Overview
Definition:A Sidewall Sprinkler is a fire protection device designed to be mounted on walls rather than ceilings. It is commonly used in areas where ceiling installation is impractical or obstructed.
Application Areas:
Corridors and hallways
Small or narrow rooms
Spaces with ceiling obstructions such as beams, ducts, or piping
Spray Pattern:
Discharges water in a semi-circular (180°) pattern, covering the area from the wall outward.
Available in both upright and pendent orientations, depending on design requirements.
Advantages:
Provides effective coverage in spaces unsuitable for ceiling sprinklers.
Reduces installation costs by minimizing piping complexity.
Offers aesthetic integration with interior design, as the sprinkler head is compact and unobtrusive.
Appearance:
Typically projects slightly from the wall with a small metallic escutcheon (cover plate).
Designed to blend with architectural finishes while maintaining functionality.