RESIDENTIAL MONITORED VALVE

Designed to meet BS 9251 residential standards.

Zonecheck Residential is now available with a residential monitored valve.

Project Fire’s residential zone equipment packages now includes a full bore lockable monitored valve designed to meet the requirements of BS 9251:2021. The contactless tamper switch monitors the fully open position of the valve and will send a signal to either a Zonecheck Addressable controller or any other alarm device if the valve is closed or being tampered with. Monitored valves are now a requirement for residential systems designed to BS 9251 and are typically used in residential systems as a zone or control valve.

The monitored valve can now be easily included with residential Zonechecks simplifying ordering and delivery of residential zone equipment.

Monitored valves can also be ordered seperately with CPVC adapters.

System Benefits

The monitored valve can now be easily included with residential Zonechecks simplifying ordering and delivery of residential zone equipment.

Full bore lockable monitored valve designed to meet the requirements of BS 9251:2021.

Contactless tamper switch monitors the fully open position of the valve and will send a signal to either a Zonecheck Addressable.

Valves can also be ordered seperately with CPVC adapters.

Residential Packages

CPVC Zonecheck

Zonecheck Residential riser or void model supplied as either standard 15mm drain or full bore drain and pressure gauge.

Monitored Valve

Full bore lockable monitored valve designed to meet the requirements of BS 9251:2021. The contactless tamper switch monitors the fully open position of the valve.

IMM

For full monitoring and automated testing the package is supplied with an addressable IMM (see Zonecheck Addressable).

/Or Key-switch

For standalone applications the package can be supplied with a key-switch. Monitored valve can then be wired into the valve fault alarm function.

Technical Specifications

RESIDENTIAL MONITORED VALVE

Compliance

BS 9251

Sizes

25, 32, 40, 50, 65mm

Max Working Pressure

68 bar (1000 psi)

Temperature Rating

0°C – 80°C

Connections

Female BSP Threads

IP Rating

IP54 – tested as per BS EN 60529:1992 + A2:2013

Material Specification

Stainless steel 304 Ball Valve

ABS Switch Enclosure

Switch Specification

24V VAC/DC

1 VA Switching Capacity

Normally closed switch (with valve in the open position)

WE ARE HERE TO HELP

Want to know more about our residential solutions?

If you want to contact a member of our team, please fill out the form or send an email to info@projectfire.co.uk

Featured FAQs

Why are monitored valves so important?

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The number one reason sprinklers fail is due to closed valves. A section of a sprinkler system is usually taken offline or ‘shut off’ for planned or unplanned maintenance by closing its local valve. When we say a system is shut off, we mean a control valve is closed which stops water flow past a certain section and from ultimately reaching the sprinkler heads.

Do all valves have to be monitored?

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All valves on a system designed BS 9251 (except category 1) that control the flow of water to a system should be electrically monitored for the correct open position.

Can Zonecheck Residential be monitored?

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Yes. With the addition of a Zonecheck Addressable Controller, Zonecheck Residential can be connected to IMMs to form an addressable system which can perform remote and automatic testing and monitoring of flow-switches in larger or mixed-use residential buildings. You can also wire our residential monitored valve to the same IMM for monitoring purposes. For more information please see our Zonecheck Addressable page.

Is Zonecheck Residential approved?

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Yes. Although no approval is generally required for automatic fire sprinkler products in residential buildings, our galvanised units are LPCB approved and our CPVC units have been certified by Warrington Fire.

Zonecheck Addressable

Automated sprinkler system
testing and monitoring.

The only approved fire sprinkler alarm, monitoring and automated testing system.

Take complete control of your sprinkler system with our Zonecheck Addressable system. The only approved, smart, life safety system that monitors and manages your sprinkler system remotely. The system instantly notifies you of the location of any fire or faults and automates your testing routine and brings peace of mind for monitoring, testing, and code compliance.

Zonecheck Addressable is the only approved fire sprinkler alarm, monitoring and automated testing system. It utilises the latest state-of-the-art technology to provide a smart fire strategy for a building’s sprinkler system. The system gives building owners/tenants the ability to monitor and manage sprinkler system components, alerting you of any specific faults and locations via the controller.

How it Works

From the controller you can program a building’s flow-switch testing routine. Testing can be carried out automatically in the background or at the touch of a button with the addition of printed test record and internal memory log, providing peace of mind for code compliance.

The controller can also differentiate a fire condition signal from a test (‘soft testing’), enabling testing to be carried our independently of other auxiliary equipment e.g. smoke vents, fire doors and escalators, isolating and eliminating the risk of false alarms. This allows a sprinkler system to be effectively managed from one central location without the need to organise third parties or contractors to carry out testing.

Every sprinkler component installed on the loop is consistently being monitored via the IMMs e.g. flowswitches, zone valves, trance heating, pump house, relaying information to and from the controller, something that other addressable systems simply cannot do.

System
Benefits

Keep operational costs down with Zonecheck’s efficient method of routine testing and reduced facilities management.

The controller takes care of testing routines for you in the background notifying you if there are any issues.

Pro-active monitoring of building’s sprinkler system and components.

Saves water, energy and labour reducing the carbon footprint of managing a sprinkler system.

All managed components stay fully code compliant. Full pass/fail test and event log provided.

Easily integrated into a building’s fire alarm system or BMS.

System Components
Zonecheck

Automatic flow-switch tester, circulates water around the flow-switch so there is no need to discharge water.

Zone Valve

The IMM has the ability to connect to other auxiliary equipment such as a local zone valve and monitor for the correct position.

Intelligent Monitoring Module

Each Zonecheck requires its own IMM. IMM’s initiate testing and can also monitor auxiliary equipment such as local zone valves, trace heating, smoke vents and pump house signals, relaying its status to the controller.

Controller & Printer

Every IMM is wired in a looped system back to the controller. From here you can manage the entire addressable system. An optional LED identification (IDENT) panel is available, utilising an intelligent link from our addressable controller.

Approvals

The system is approved to UL 346, meaning the controller, IMMs and Zonechecks are approved as a system for testing and monitoring flow-switches. Zonecheck Addressable also complies with key principles of life safety codes and is compliant to BS EN 12845 & BS EN 12259-5 standards.

We are here to help
Want to know more about automated testing and the easiest way to remain code compliant?

If you want to contact a member of our team, please fill out the form or send an email to info@projectfire.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What is Zonecheck Addressable?
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Zonecheck Addressable is a Zonecheck which is controlled and monitored via a central controller specifically designed by Project Fire. The Zonecheck unit (comprised of flow-switch, circulating pump and test line), is wired to an IMM (intelligent monitoring module) instead of the key-switch which can be found on non-addressable versions. The IMMs are linked to a Zonecheck Addressable Controller where all testing, monitoring and record keeping for flow-switch testing and more can be achieved from one central location.

What is an IMM?
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IMM stands for Intelligent Monitoring Module. Each Zonecheck has its own IMM. The IMM can initiate a local flow-switch test, receive inputs from the local flow-switch and zone valve and has an ‘auxiliary out’ fire connection. Every IMM is wired into a looped system that connects to the controller.

Is Zonecheck Addressable approved?
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Zonecheck is approved by LPCB, UL, FM and VdS (as well as other local approvals), Zonecheck Addressable as an entire system has also been approved by UL.

Can other equipment be monitored via Zonecheck Addressable?
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Yes, Zonecheck Addressable has been designed to accept signals from other equipment such as Gemini, Bellcheck, trace heating modules, pump house signals and additional stop valves.

Is Zonecheck Addressable compatible with other panels/systems such as BMS?
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Yes. Zonecheck Addressable is specifically compatible with Kentec Syncro fire panels and BMS systems using the SCADA Modbus protocols but can be used with most all panels and systems in other ways. Please talk to one of the technical team at Project Fire for more information.

RESIDENTIAL MONITORED VALVE

Designed to meet BS 9251 residential standards.

Zonecheck Residential is now available with a residential monitored valve.

Project Fire’s residential zone equipment packages now includes a full bore lockable monitored valve designed to meet the requirements of BS 9251:2021. The contactless tamper switch monitors the fully open position of the valve and will send a signal to either a Zonecheck Addressable controller or any other alarm device if the valve is closed or being tampered with. Monitored valves are now a requirement for residential systems designed to BS 9251 and are typically used in residential systems as a zone or control valve.

The monitored valve can now be easily included with residential Zonechecks simplifying ordering and delivery of residential zone equipment.

Monitored valves can also be ordered seperately with CPVC adapters.

System Benefits

The monitored valve can now be easily included with residential Zonechecks simplifying ordering and delivery of residential zone equipment.

Full bore lockable monitored valve designed to meet the requirements of BS 9251:2021.

Contactless tamper switch monitors the fully open position of the valve and will send a signal to either a Zonecheck Addressable.

Valves can also be ordered seperately with CPVC adapters.

Residential Packages

CPVC Zonecheck

Zonecheck Residential riser or void model supplied as either standard 15mm drain or full bore drain and pressure gauge.

Monitored Valve

Full bore lockable monitored valve designed to meet the requirements of BS 9251:2021. The contactless tamper switch monitors the fully open position of the valve.

IMM

For full monitoring and automated testing the package is supplied with an addressable IMM (see Zonecheck Addressable).

/Or Key-switch

For standalone applications the package can be supplied with a key-switch. Monitored valve can then be wired into the valve fault alarm function.

Technical Specifications

RESIDENTIAL MONITORED VALVE

Compliance

BS 9251

Sizes

25, 32, 40, 50, 65mm

Max Working Pressure

68 bar (1000 psi)

Temperature Rating

0°C – 80°C

Connections

Female BSP Threads

IP Rating

IP54 – tested as per BS EN 60529:1992 + A2:2013

Material Specification

Stainless steel 304 Ball Valve

ABS Switch Enclosure

Switch Specification

24V VAC/DC

1 VA Switching Capacity

Normally closed switch (with valve in the open position)

Approvals

Warrington Fire

Zonecheck Residential enables easy compliance with applicable maintenance requirements detailed in BS 9251. Tested by WarringtonFire, Ad-Hoc Test Report No. 409529.

LPCB

Our galvanised models only are approved to LPCB standards.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP

Want to know more about our residential solutions?

If you want to contact a member of our team, please fill out the form or send an email to info@projectfire.co.uk

Featured FAQs

Why are monitored valves so important?

Close Icon

The number one reason sprinklers fail is due to closed valves. A section of a sprinkler system is usually taken offline or ‘shut off’ for planned or unplanned maintenance by closing its local valve. When we say a system is shut off, we mean a control valve is closed which stops water flow past a certain section and from ultimately reaching the sprinkler heads.

Do all valves have to be monitored?

Close Icon

All valves on a system designed BS 9251 (except category 1) that control the flow of water to a system should be electrically monitored for the correct open position.

Can Zonecheck Residential be monitored?

Close Icon

Yes. With the addition of a Zonecheck Addressable Controller, Zonecheck Residential can be connected to IMMs to form an addressable system which can perform remote and automatic testing and monitoring of flow-switches in larger or mixed-use residential buildings. You can also wire our residential monitored valve to the same IMM for monitoring purposes. For more information please see our Zonecheck Addressable page.

Is Zonecheck Residential approved?

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Yes. Although no approval is generally required for automatic fire sprinkler products in residential buildings, our galvanised units are LPCB approved and our CPVC units have been certified by Warrington Fire.