When You're 30 Minutes From the Nearest Fire Station, Every Second Counts.
Affordable, code-compliant fire sprinkler systems designed for New Zealand rural homes. We handle the design, the consent, and the plumber training — so you can build with confidence and sleep easy.
96%
Fire Control Rate
80%
Fewer Fatalities
70%
Less Property Damage
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Extra Minutes Escape
Building Rural? You've Got a Fire Safety Decision to Make.
If your new home is located beyond fire service coverage in rural New Zealand, the Building Code requires you to provide adequate firefighting water. The default option is a dedicated 45,000-litre water tank(s) — plus earthworks, plumbing, and a chunk of your property.
The smarter alternative is a residential fire sprinkler system that protects your family from inside your ceiling, meets code requirements, and costs significantly less.
Most homeowners discover this requirement mid-way through the consent process. What should be an exciting build turns into a stressful compliance scramble.
Fire Sprinklers Save Lives, Property, and Money
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) strongly recommends home fire sprinkler systems for any dwelling more than 10 minutes from a fire station. The evidence is overwhelming:
- verified_user Residential fire sprinklers control fires approximately 96% of the time.
- person_off Occupants in sprinkler-protected homes are roughly 80% less likely to die in a house fire.
- home_work Property damage is reduced by up to 70% compared to unprotected homes.
- water_drop Sprinklers use 120–220 litres/min vs 1500+ litres/min from fire service hoses — far less water damage.
- timer A home fire doubles in size every 30 seconds. Sprinklers buy at least 10 extra minutes of escape time.
- safety_check Combined with interconnected smoke alarms, sprinklers reduce fire death risk by approximately 82%.
Design. Consent. Training. Sorted.
We're not a hardware shop or generic plumbing company. We're New Zealand's specialist residential fire sprinkler design team. We take your building plans, design a fully NZS 4517-compliant sprinkler system, prepare the documentation for council consent, and train your plumber to install it right.
Explore Our Design Packages →"We had no idea we needed fire sprinklers until deep in the consent process. Resiguard made it simple — designed the system, handled paperwork, plumber installed it in a day. Peace of mind we didn't know we needed."
— Sarah & Mark, Waikato
Skip the 45,000-Litre Tank. Save Thousands.
A residential fire sprinkler system is a code-approved alternative that dramatically reduces water storage requirements.
The Old Way (Tanks Only)
- close 45,000L dedicated fire water
- close Huge earthworks & plumbing costs
- close Takes up valuable land
- close No active fire protection
- close 2-3 Ugly tanks right by your new home
The Solution (Sprinklers)
- check Reduced water requirement
- check Uses domestic supply or small tank
- check Saves $8k - $15k+ typically
- check Active protection for your family
Water Supply Options
Mains Water Connection
Direct connection for properties with council supply. We verify flow/pressure to NZS 4517.
Pump & Tank System
Integrated with your existing water tank. We specify the pump and minimum capacity needed.
Integrated Plumbing Connection
Your sprinkler system connects directly to your household plumbing. If your water supply is interrupted, you'll know immediately—ensuring your system is always ready.
Discreet, Reliable Protection That Blends Into Your Home
Modern residential sprinklers are nothing like bulky industrial heads. Concealed heads sit flush behind a 60mm cover plate — barely noticeable, designed to match your ceiling.
How They Work
Residential fire sprinklers are activated by heat (~68°C), not smoke. Only the head directly above the fire activates. The rest stay sealed.
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Heat Activated Glass bulb shatters at specific temp.
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Individual Activation Only the head above the fire goes off.
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Entirely Mechanical Works without power, internet, or batteries.
Concealed Pendent
Sits flush, nearly invisible.
Standard Pendent
Cost-effective, visible.
Sidewall
Wall-mounted option.
Upright
For exposed ceilings.
Everyone Hears the Alarm. Every Time.
A standalone smoke alarm only sounds in the room where it detects smoke. Interconnected alarms change this: when one detects smoke, every alarm sounds simultaneously.
Key Features:
- radio_button_checked RF Wireless Interconnection (No Wi-Fi needed)
- radio_button_checked 10-year sealed lithium batteries
- radio_button_checked Photoelectric detection
Since Nov 2024, interconnected alarms are mandatory for new NZ homes (NZS 4514:2021).
From Plans to Protection: We Make It Simple
We handle design and paperwork. Your plumber handles installation. You get a fully consented system.
1. Send Us Your Plans
Send building plans. We review layout, assess water supply, and prepare an initial design layout and quote.
2. We Design Your System
Full NZS 4517-compliant sprinkler layout. Every head location, pipe run, and hydraulic calculation specified.
3. We Handle Consent Docs
All documentation for your BCA: drawings, calcs, specs. We work with your team to submit.
4. Your Plumber Installs
We train your plumber. They install it as part of the plumbing work. No expensive specialists needed.
5. Commissioning & Sign-Off
Pressure test and 'bucket test' to verify flow. We provide the sign-off documentation.
Flex Drops: The Game Changer
Flexible braided stainless-steel hoses that connect piping to heads. Instead of hours of cutting and threading, your plumber installs a head in under 10 minutes. Seismic-safe and easy.
Add Flex Drop Packs to Your Order →
Clear Packages. Fair Pricing.
Choose a design package based on your home size.
Essentials
For smaller homes, 3 bedroom with double garage.
- check Full NZS 4517 design
- check Hydraulic calculations
- check Consent documentation
- check Installation guide O & M Manual
Standard
For medium homes up to 5 bedrooms with triple garage.
- check Everything in Essentials
- check Council consent documentation supplied
- check Pump/tank specs
- check Plumber phone consult
- check Commissioning pack support
Premium
For large homes, multi-storey dwellings, 6+ bedrooms and heavy architectural features
- check Everything in Standard
- check Specific pricing for your large home
- check Council liaison handling
- check 1st annual test video support
Add-ons available: Sprinkler Packs, Test Kits, High-Flow Pumps.
Request a Custom Quote for Complex BuildsCommon Questions
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Plumbers: Add Fire Sprinklers to Your Services
Residential sprinkler demand is growing. We provide practical non-certification training equipping licensed plumbers to install systems to NZS 4517.
What We Cover:
- check Head placement rules
- check Pipe joining & Flex drops
- check Pressure testing
- check Commissioning 'bucket test'
New Zealand's Residential Fire Sprinkler Specialists
Resiguard specializes in NZS 4517-compliant systems for rural homes. We provide end-to-end services: design, building consent documentation, plumber training, and compliance support. Our mission is to make fire sprinkler protection accessible, affordable, and straightforward for every rural New Zealand homeowner.
Let's Talk Protection
Book a free intro call or get an estimate.
Or call us: 0800 RESIGUARD
info@resiguard.co.nz