FireSmart Home Roof Sprinkler Program

Roof Sprinkler Incentive Program

Banff homeowners can purchase roof sprinkler kits at a discount of $65.50 (includes GST) from the regular retail price of $230. The Town of Banff has 100 kits available each year.

These sprinklers can be used in the event of an advancing wildfire. They work by dousing water on Roof Sprinkler System Newsembers that land on roofs.

To qualify for the Roof Top Sprinkler Incentive, residents must complete a free FireSmart Home Assessment from the Fire Department. A trained FireSmart evaluator will visit your home for approximately 30 minutes and provide recommendations on how to better FireSmart your home and property, as well as advise on the best placement of the sprinkler. There is no obligation to incorporate other recommendations.

The sprinklers are easily installed only when there is a risk in the community. Sprinklers are installed on gutters or fascia or fence, with a hose attached to the homes normal outdoor water tap. The sprinklers have a 30-foot spray radius. 

 A demonstration video helps show the ease of installation and the water coverage.  

Each sprinkler kit contains:

  • 2 Patented high quality gutter mount units
  • 2 agricultural-grade, wind-fighting sprinkler heads
  • 2 facia/fence brackets (for use without gutters)
  • 2 forestry-grade 25 foot hoses

 Due to the limited number of units available, the Town will not allow condo boards/associations to apply for sprinklers for all their units; each homeowner will need to apply and register for a FireSmart home inspection.