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 Gulf Wide Safety Systems, (GWSS), is a fully qualified Sprinkler System Contractor specializing in the design, fabrication, engineering, installation and service of fire sprinkler systems throughout the southeastern United States. GWSS has been a fire sprinkler contractor for many large projects. Our in-house design staff uses CAD software to design and hydraulically calculate systems that meet today's fire protection codes and engineering standards. Our field personnel are experienced in the installation of all system components, from wet, dry, deluge, antifreeze and pre-action systems to fire pumps, special underground piping, water storage tanks and fire hydrants. GWSS is certified to install, repair and inspect back-flow prevention devices, and fire pumps. Inspections and testing of fire sprinkler systems are performed in accordance with current NFPA standards, insurance carrier requirements, and/or local authorities.
 Products & Services
Look to Gulf Wide Safety Systems to meet your need in the areas of:
Fire Sprinkler System Installation
- Wet
- Dry (Areas subject to freezing)
- Antifreeze (Areas subject to freezing)
Fire Underground Main Lines
Special Hazard Systems
- CO2 Systems
- Halon (alternative) systems
- Dry Chemical Systems
- Preaction
- Deluge
- Foam
- High expansion foam systems
Maintenance, Inspection and Installation of:
- Tanks
- Fire pumps
- Storage systems
Gulf Wide Safety is able to meet any need in the area of fire sprinkler protection. For more information on a fire sprinkler installation contact us.
Quality Systems
Quality is top priority at Gulf Wide Safety. Our Benchmark is to assure our Customers' satisfaction with Workmanship, Material and Delivery. We strive for the highest possible quality and the lowest possible cost in manufactured products.
 With 24,000 square feet of manufacturing space, Gulf Wide Safety has the ability to fabricate any size job. Our facility gives us the capacity of creating large projects and efficiently storing materials out of weather. Gulf Wide Safety’s experienced technical staff can offer design suggestions and fabrication options that will increase reliability, stability and quality. Our daily emphasis is on improving production techniques to lower our customers' overall costs.
 Our pipe materials are manufactured by top companies such as: Ward, Allied, Wheatland, Kennedy, Grinnell and Merit. We strive to be the leaders in the fabrication industry to supply our customers with the best quality for a competitive price.
- UL & FM Listed Pipe
- Merit Threaded and Grooved Outlets
- Quality Threaded Pipe
- Reliable Delivery
- Competitive Pricing
- Customer Satisfaction
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Myths & Facts About Sprinkler Systems
Myth: "They cause water damage."
Fact: Your sprinkler system will severely limit a fire's growth. Therefore, damage from sprinkler system will be much less than the smoke and fire damage if the fire had gone on unabated or even the water damage cause by water from fire fighting hose lines. Quick response sprinklers release 13-24 gallons of water per minute compare to 125 gallons per minute released by a fire hose. An uncontrolled fire will cause significantly greater damage.
Myth: "If one sprinkler goes off, they all will."
Fact: Only the sprinkler over the fire will activate. Sprinklers in each room react to temperatures in each room individually (usually 165° F). So, fire in a room will activate only the sprinklers in that room.
Myth: "The sprinklers may go off by accident."
Fact: The odds are 1 in 16 million per years, in service, against accidental discharge because of a manufacturing defect. Further, sprinkler systems are specifically designed for your building and will be rigorously tested to minimize such accidents.
Myth: "Sprinkler systems are ugly."
Fact: Due to advances in sprinkler technology, unobtrusive and attractive, ceiling and sidewall mount sprinkler heads are now available to blend into your room decor, ready to provide effective fire protection. Sprinklers are also available in a range of colors and sizes to blend into the background of any room.
Myth: "A smoke detector is enough protection."
Fact: Smoke detectors will save lives but can do nothing to extinguish a growing fire. Too often, battery operated smoke detectors fail to function because the batteries are dead or have been removed. Detectors must be maintained in good working order to help save your life.
Myth: "I can't afford a sprinkler system."
Fact: Usually, this is a question of priority. You can install a sprinkler system throughout your building for reasonable cost. In fact, a sprinkler installation in a new building can cost as little as $1 per square foot, in many cases would represent less than 1% of the total construction cost; retrofitted systems are more expensive but easy to install.
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