Property Protection Systems
Give your home its best chance against ember attack.
Most homes lost to bushfire are ignited by embers, not by the fire front. Embers land in gutters, on decks and around windows, and can start spot fires for hours after the main fire has passed. A property protection system from Paterson Bushfire Defence wets your home and the ground around it to reduce that risk.
What’s included in your system
We design each system around your home. A typical installation includes roof and gutter sprinklers, sprinklers covering windows, decks and other exposed areas, a Davey or Reefe firefighting pump that runs on petrol or diesel, and a dedicated water supply. Above-ground pipework is metal, because plastic can fail in radiant heat, and the pump is housed in a non-combustible enclosure so it keeps running when you need it.
Part of a complete bushfire plan
A sprinkler system is one part of your bushfire preparation. It works best alongside a cleared property, a maintained garden and a written bushfire plan, and we can help with each of these.
Our licensed plumbers install property protection systems across the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Barossa and Adelaide’s bushfire-prone suburbs. We take care of the full installation, from tank and pump to the last sprinkler head, and show you how to start and run the system so you are confident using it on a bad fire day.
Not sure what your home needs? We will assess your property and recommend a system to suit it.
Why choose Paterson Bushfire Defence
- Licensed plumbers, part of Paterson Trades Group with four generations of plumbing experience in South Australia
- 25-year labour warranty on our installations
- 5.0-star Google rating from over 120 reviews for our Paterson Plumbing team
- Davey and Reefe fire fighting pumps, sized to your property
- Installed to South Australia’s bushfire building standard (MBS 008) where it applies
- Pre-season servicing so your system is ready every summer
Related services: Pump Installation · Water Tank Installation · Fire Hose Reel Installation · Bushfire Action Plans
Book your property assessment
Installers get busy as the Fire Danger Season approaches, so book early to have your system installed and tested before summer. Call 08 8337 4969 or request a quote online.
FAQs
How do bushfire sprinkler systems protect a home?
They wet the roof, gutters, walls and surrounding ground, which helps stop embers from igniting your home and nearby fuel.
Do you install Davey and Reefe pumps?
Yes. We supply and install Davey and Reefe fire fighting pumps, sized to suit your sprinkler system.
How much water does a bushfire sprinkler system use?
It depends on the number of sprinklers and how long they run. We size the pump and water supply to suit your system.
Do I still need a bushfire plan if I have sprinklers?
Yes. Sprinklers support your plan but do not replace it, and the CFS advises every household in a bushfire risk area to have a written plan.
