710404Universal Fire Protection System Proof of ConceptClosedGRD Proof of ConceptInnovate UKPlumis wishes to develop a next-generation fire suppression system to compete with conventional sprinklers and overcome several factors that have slowed sprinklers' market penetration in domestic use. Presently Plumis produces Automist, a domestic fire suppression device which is used as an alternative to sprinklers for certain niche applications. To meet its growth objectives, Plumis wishes to develop a new product that learns from Automist but has much wider application around the world. This system is referred to in this application as a UFPS (Universal Fire Protection System) because it is economically applicable to a wide range of applications. Like Automist, the UFPS will be used in England and Wales to enable open plan layouts either under the building regulations, or the Housing Act 2004 and RRFSO 2005; however whereas Automist is designed for operation in a single room of 32 square metres or less, the UFPS will also be a full substitute for sprinklers throughout a premises, and as a result will enable a wider range of property types and locations. Like Automist, the UFPS will address several problems associated with conventional sprinklers: the consumer’s fear of water damage, space required, water consumption, lead time to get a fitted system, retrofit suitability, and the inflexibility and lack of transparency of the specification process. This project will aim to produce a Bench prototype UFPS which will retain Automist’s advantages in retrofit but will use valve control to improve value in larger new build projects. Smart detection and novel spray design will be optimised and the project will UL list the resulting design to a known international standard. This will enable much greater growth globally.