By Rob Stoppek, Vice President & General Manager, Fire Protection Solutions & Services for Johnson Controls 

Across the United States, we have seen the effects of deteriorating infrastructure, and residential buildings have not eluded this issue. The need for safety-focused building improvements is greater now than ever, as building materials and home furnishings are more flammable currently than in the past. Fire detection and suppression technologies are a fundamental requirement for every enterprise, facility, campus and municipality to keep occupants safe.

When one developer was building a new, large apartment building in New York, they wanted to partner with an organization they trusted to ensure that the building and its fire suppression solutions were code compliant per local jurisdiction to keep residents safe long-term.

In selecting a partner to equip their building with the proper tools to keep their occupants safe, the developer wanted to verify they were picking a partner who has a comprehensive knowledge of the local regulations. With 120 branch locations in North America supported by 25,000 employees, and over 135 years of experience in customer satisfaction, Johnson Controls offered the developer a team of local experts that were knowledgeable of the requirements specific to that area.

A partnership tailored to the customer’s needs

Effective fire suppression is a challenge that demands in-depth knowledge of the best-in-class products and systems, along with the ability to combine them into a single, connected solution. Johnson Controls has deep experience in fire suppression after inventing the first sprinkler over a century ago. Since then, the company has consistently worked to innovate its technology, providing the best solutions to its customers. Johnson Controls fire professionals’ experience and training to prepare them to equip buildings of any size in any location with fire suppression and detection solutions to keep occupants safe.

Based on its expertise and the variety of customizable solutions available, Johnson Controls could create a tailored solution that fit the developers’ unique needs. To make sure the entire building was protected, Johnson Controls managed the project from planning to implementation and installed over 4,100 sprinklers on the property.

As a result, the developer was able to ensure that the building was code compliant and that they could open their building to occupants with no potential liabilities. Having the proper fire suppression and detection systems in place not only results in code compliance, but also gives occupants the peace of mind knowing that they are safe in their homes.

To learn more about Johnson Controls fire suppression solutions, visit https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/fire-suppression.