Drop Ceiling Sprinkler Head Covers

Sprinklers the mind insists must project into the space they protect so they can release their deluge without interference even if it means cutting holes in ceiling panels and dropping pipes so sprinklers extend to the underside of the ceiling.

Drop ceiling sprinkler head covers.

When the solder melts the cover plate falls off allowing the sprinkler head deflector to drop below the ceiling height and distribute the water after the sprinkler activates. According to nfpa 13 25 and 101 code concealed sprinkler heads in ceilings must have the proper fitting cover plate assembly. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. A while back max went over how to cut reveal ceiling tiles and a viewer had a question regarding sprinkler heads.

98 8 99 count get it as soon as thu oct 1. The escutcheon is necessary to cover the gap between the sprinkler head and the ceiling tile or drywall. We stock tyco victaulic reliable and senju in multiple finishes styles and sizes so you don t have to look anywhere else. A cover plate simply screws into the concealed fire sprinkler to provide aesthetic benefits and protect the sprinkler from dirt dust and debris similar to escutcheons learn the difference.

Since they were unable to find any informat. 5 0 out of 5 stars 9. When the plate s temperature rating is reached it falls away to expose the sprinkler head. In the event of a fire reaching its operating point the flat plate will drop from the devise and the deflector plate of the sprinkler head will then drop below the ceiling level.

Replacing fire sprinkler covers is quick and easy with the right replacement cover from qrfs. Install using required wrenches sold separately. The head itself has a liquid filled glass bulb that bursts at the rated temperature to trigger the sprinkler. Happy tree 2 pack white fire sprinkler head guard cover for both 1 2 3 4 fire head for protecting flush mount side wall pendent head semi recessed sprinkler head cage.

A cover plate is a decorative piece of metal connected to a copper frame by temperature responsive solder that covers a concealed sprinkler in a ceiling. An inconspicuous cover plate provides a clean look for sprinkler heads. The cover plates of these units are normally coloured white. The very idea of suspending ceilings beneath automatic fire sprinklers sounds topsy turvy.

They provide a finished aesthetic look but are key to the sprinkler head activating properly.