Summary
Tricel Water supplied and installed a GRP sectional sprinkler tank for a SEN school development in Fakenham. The project required a dedicated fire water storage solution capable of supporting the building’s sprinkler system while complying with LPCB requirements.
Working closely with Premier Mist UK Ltd during the design phase, Tricel helped refine the proposed tank arrangement before installation. This collaborative approach reduced design revisions and ensured the completed solution aligned with both the project’s fire protection requirements and site constraints.
The finished installation provides 27,918 litres of effective fire water storage capacity, helping support reliable sprinkler system operation for the educational facility.
Project Information
At a Glance
Special Educational Needs (SEN) school development in Fakenham, requiring a dedicated fire water storage solution to support the building’s sprinkler protection system and overall fire safety strategy.
Education, fire protection and commercial construction. The project formed part of a specialist educational facility where reliable sprinkler water storage was a key infrastructure requirement.
Tricel Water worked alongside Premier Mist UK Ltd during the design phase, helping refine the sprinkler tank specification and ensuring the final solution met project requirements and LPCB standards.
LPCB-approved GRP sectional sprinkler tank providing 27,918 litres effective capacity, with dimensions of 6.0m x 3.0m x 2.0m high, designed to support the site’s dedicated sprinkler system.
Design, supply and installation of a dedicated sprinkler water storage tank for a SEN school development, providing compliant fire water storage to support long-term sprinkler system operation.
The project required a compliant sprinkler tank solution capable of delivering the required storage capacity while integrating efficiently within the available site layout and construction programme.
2021 – Project requirements reviewed and tank capacity specified.
Design Phase – Tank configuration and installation approach agreed with the project team.
Installation – Tank delivered, assembled and commissioned to support the school’s fire protection system.
Installation successfully completed. The LPCB-approved sprinkler tank now provides dedicated fire water storage capacity, supporting the ongoing operation of the school’s sprinkler protection system.
Project Background
FIRE SAFETY WATER STORAGE FOR A SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SCHOOL
Educational facilities require dependable fire protection infrastructure to help safeguard students, staff and buildings. For this SEN school development in Fakenham, the sprinkler system required a dedicated water storage solution capable of providing a reliable reserve of water in the event of an emergency.
The project specification called for an LPCB-approved sprinkler tank with sufficient capacity to support the sprinkler design requirements while remaining practical to install within the site layout.
Tricel Water supplied a GRP sectional sprinkler tank providing 27,918 litres of effective storage capacity. The solution was developed in coordination with Premier Mist UK Ltd to ensure compliance, practicality and long-term reliability.
Delivery Approach
Tricel's Engineering and Delivery Approach
Early collaboration between Tricel Water and Premier Mist UK Ltd helped establish the most suitable sprinkler tank configuration for the project. Reviewing the design at an early stage enabled the team to finalise an effective solution before installation commenced.
Bespoke GRP Sprinkler Tank Design
The tank specification was developed around the storage requirements of the sprinkler system, ensuring the solution aligned with both capacity and compliance requirements.
PROJECT COLLABORATION
Tricel worked closely with the project team throughout the design process. Minor design adjustments were agreed before installation, helping streamline delivery and reduce unnecessary costs.
PRACTICAL SITE INSTALLATION
The sectional tank design provided flexibility during installation and allowed the completed system to be integrated efficiently within the available site space.
COMPLIANT FIRE PROTECTION SOLUTION
The completed installation delivers LPCB-approved sprinkler water storage designed to support the site’s fire protection strategy.
The Brief
Understanding the Challenge
Meeting the project’s fire protection requirements involved several key considerations:
•Dedicated Fire Water Storage: The sprinkler system required a dedicated water reserve capable of meeting system demand requirements.
•LPCB Compliance: The project specification called for an LPCB-approved sprinkler tank solution.
•Available Site Space: The tank location required a practical design capable of integrating within the wider development.
•Efficient Project Delivery: The installation needed to align with programme requirements and construction schedules.
•Long-Term Reliability: The client required a durable solution capable of supporting ongoing fire protection requirements.
Programme
Timeline
Project requirements reviewed and tank capacity established.
Tricel Water and Premier Mist UK Ltd finalised the sprinkler tank specification and installation approach.
The sprinkler tank was assembled, commissioned and brought into service as part of the school’s fire protection infrastructure.
Outcome
A FIRE WATER STORAGE SOLUTION DELIVERED FOR THE SCHOOL
A sprinkler tank solution tailored to the project’s specific fire water storage requirements.
An LPCB-approved GRP sprinkler tank was delivered to support the project’s requirements.
Delivered and installed in line with project timelines.
Early design coordination helped streamline installation activities.
Collaboration between Tricel Water and Premier Mist UK Ltd supported efficient project delivery.
GRP sectional construction provides durable and corrosion-resistant long-term performance.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of tank was supplied for the school project?
Tricel Water supplied an LPCB-approved GRP sectional sprinkler tank designed for dedicated fire water storage. The sectional design provides flexibility in size and capacity, making it well suited to educational developments and other commercial projects.
What storage capacity was provided?
The completed installation delivers 27,918 litres of effective water storage capacity. This dedicated reserve helps ensure sufficient water is available to support the building’s sprinkler system when required.
Why was a sectional sprinkler tank selected?
GRP sectional tanks offer excellent flexibility in both dimensions and storage capacity. This makes them ideal for projects where space, access and fire water storage requirements need to be carefully balanced.
What does LPCB approval mean?
LPCB approval is an independent certification recognised throughout the fire protection industry. It provides confidence that the sprinkler tank solution meets recognised standards for quality, performance and reliability.
Can Tricel Water support educational developments?
Yes. Tricel Water supplies sprinkler tanks and water storage solutions for schools, colleges, universities and specialist educational facilities across the UK and Ireland, working closely with contractors and project teams throughout the design and installation process.
Why is installation planning particularly important for schools?
Education buildings often provide relatively narrow opportunities for intrusive building-services work.
Where installation must take place during holidays, the delivery date, access arrangements, installation sequence and coordination with other trades all need to be agreed in advance.
A well-planned programme can allow essential infrastructure work to be completed while avoiding unnecessary disruption once pupils and staff return.
Can sprinkler tanks be customised to suit different site requirements?
Yes. GRP sectional sprinkler tanks can be configured in a range of sizes and dimensions to suit the required storage capacity, available installation space and specific project requirements. This flexibility makes them suitable for a wide variety of educational, commercial and industrial developments.
Why was an LPCB-approved sprinkler tank specified for this project?
LPCB-approved sprinkler tanks are commonly specified on projects where independently certified fire protection components are required. Choosing an LPCB-approved solution helps provide confidence that the tank has been assessed against recognised industry standards for sprinkler water storage applications.
About the SEN School
The project involved the installation of an LPCB-approved sprinkler tank for a Special Educational Needs school in Fakenham. Reliable fire protection infrastructure formed an important part of the wider development, requiring dedicated water storage capacity capable of supporting sprinkler system performance.
About Tricel Water UK
Tricel Water designs, manufactures and supplies GRP water storage tanks and LPCB-approved sprinkler tank solutions for commercial, industrial, healthcare and educational projects throughout the UK and Ireland. Working closely with consultants, contractors and installers, Tricel helps deliver compliant water storage solutions tailored to project requirements.
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