Johnson Controls relaunches Connected Sprinkler service for predictive fire safety
Iain Hoey
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Connected Sprinkler service updated for real-time digital maintenance in US buildings
Johnson Controls has relaunched its Connected Sprinkler service in the United States, aiming to help facility managers identify fire protection issues before they cause system disruption.
According to the company, the Connected Sprinkler service collects real-time data from temperature, pressure and water indicators to improve decision-making around maintenance schedules.
Johnson Controls stated that the system is compatible with all existing sprinkler hardware and uses alerts to categorise risk levels, helping technicians act quickly if issues are detected.
The company explained that the service supports a shift from scheduled inspections to predictive maintenance, citing the US Department of Energy’s estimate that downtime can be reduced by up to 40 percent with such an approach.
It added that this supports both cost management and improved fire protection reliability across a range of building types.
System design enables compatibility with existing sprinkler hardware
Johnson Controls reported that the service is hardware agnostic, meaning it can integrate into sprinkler systems already in place across various facilities.
It said that this allows both new and existing buildings to access insights without requiring major equipment upgrades.
Data is collected from multiple indicators, including temperature, pressure, and water presence, with the system creating a baseline over time.
By observing recurring patterns, the company explained, the service enables maintenance teams to anticipate and act on potential issues.
It also noted that the system’s compatibility reduces the cost and complexity of deploying connected fire safety technology across diverse portfolios.
Alerts and priority categories support fast response
According to Johnson Controls, issues detected through the Connected Sprinkler service are categorised into three levels of priority.
The manufacturer said that frequent alerts are generated when performance falls outside normal thresholds.
Real-time notifications are sent in response to specific risks such as pipe freezing, pressure imbalance, and unexpected water presence.
This allows building staff and technicians to act before faults lead to more serious system failures or building disruption.
Johnson Controls noted that the feature is aimed at reducing the frequency of unplanned maintenance events.
Service aims to support long-term reliability and planning
The company stated that the Connected Sprinkler service is intended to improve system reliability by encouraging proactive intervention.
Over time, the service tracks data trends to give a clearer view of fire system behaviour during different operational conditions.
Johnson Controls said this helps establish long-term performance patterns and identify emerging maintenance requirements before they become failures.
It also noted that the tool assists with resource planning and budgeting by indicating where intervention is likely to be required in the future.
The system is part of a wider suite of digital fire services that aim to supplement physical inspection requirements with continuous insight.
Company focus is on supporting data-driven fire protection
Dustin Teske, Portfolio Leader for Digital Fire Offerings at Johnson Controls, said: “With the continued evolution of our Connected Sprinkler service, we’re not only improving the service experience but also helping to save our customers time and money.”
He added: “By integrating advanced technologies, we’re enhancing system reliability by equipping stakeholders and service technicians with the tools they need to make proactive maintenance decisions.”
Johnson Controls stated that the Connected Sprinkler service is part of a broader strategy to support fire safety through digital infrastructure.
The company reported that its digital services are designed to align with established codes and standards, while also enabling more responsive maintenance models.
It highlighted that data-driven insights are intended to augment rather than replace traditional fire protection methods.
Johnson Controls relaunches Connected Sprinkler service for predictive fire safety: Summary
Johnson Controls has relaunched its Connected Sprinkler service in the United States.
The service provides real-time data from temperature, pressure, and water indicators in sprinkler systems.
The company said the system is compatible with existing sprinkler hardware.
It added that facility managers can shift from scheduled inspections to predictive maintenance.
The US Department of Energy estimates predictive maintenance can reduce downtime by up to 40 percent.
Johnson Controls stated that alerts are categorised into three levels to support rapid response.
Real-time notifications are sent for pipe freezing, pressure imbalance, and water presence.
Over time, the system tracks data to form a performance baseline.
The company said this helps identify issues before failure occurs.
Dustin Teske of Johnson Controls said the system supports proactive fire system decisions.
The service is part of Johnson Controls’ digital fire protection strategy.