Preserve Water, Protect Communities
The Problem: Water Loss and Hydrant Failures During Severe Fire Events
During the January 2025 fires, burst plumbing and continuous sprinkler flow drained pressure. Municipal systems can sustain only ~20% of capacity for concurrent demand; the regionwide pull exceeded that, under-pressurizing hydrants. As rebuilt areas add sprinklers to most homes, the effect will intensify.
Key Stats:
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16,000+ homes destroyed across Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst.
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20% of hydrants were rendered ineffective for firefighting in Palisades.
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1.11M gallons* potentially lost from 2,667–2,981 leaking homes with PEX/PVC and or sprinklers in Palisades, per estimates.
Our Solution: Sprinkler-Safe Delayed Shut-Off Valves
A sprinkler-safe, delayed shut-off valve that cuts water loss and helps keep hydrants pressurized.
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Steel pedestal-mounted, low (~18″ AFF): Interior placement; engineered to remain operable through partial structure collapse.
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Time-delayed actuation: Up to 15-min burn-through fusible link lets sprinklers run, then shuts domestic flow.
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Fire-only trigger: Activates under sustained ~450°F heat—not ambient spikes.
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Manual bypass: User-operable override to restore flow after an incident or for maintenance.
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Residential-ready: ¾–1″ lines; stainless ball valve + PTFE seats. FM & NSF approvals in process.
Why Partner with
Fire Flow?
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Broad Applicability: Tailored for Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fire zones.
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Collaborative Effort: Engaging with CAL FIRE, LAFD, and planners for 2025 pilot programs.
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Water-Saving Innovation: Could have saved 1.11M* gallons from 2,667–2,981 leaking homes with PEX/PVC in Palisades at 0.375–0.5 gpm per home, preventing hydrants from being rendered ineffective and boosting regional firefighting effectiveness.
Next Steps: Join us to enhance wildfire resilience across Southern California—let’s integrate this now.
