Fire Sprinklers Vs. Fire Suppression Systems

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Fire Sprinklers Vs. Fire Suppression Systems
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Fire Sprinklers Vs. Fire Suppression Systems

• When dealing with fire alarm systems, a common
  misconception is that fire sprinklers fall into
  the same category as fire suppression systems. 
  While they share a similar goal, they are
  completely different in functionality.

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Fire Sprinklers andFire Suppression Systems

• Fire Sprinkler SystemsTypically, fire sprinklers
  are much more common than fire suppression
  systems. A sprinkler system uses water as an
  agent for extinguishing fires and is ideal to
  reduce property damage.
• Fire Suppression Systems
• Fire suppression systems are similar to fire
  sprinkler systems except they do not use water to
  put out a fire, instead, they use chemical,
  gaseous, or foam agents.

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Types Of Fire Sprinklers Systems

• There are many different types of fire
  sprinklers including but not limited to, wet
  pipe, dry pipe, pre-action, and deluge
  sprinklers. Depending on the needs of your
  building, you can mismatch various devices. 

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Types Of Fire Suppression Systems

• The different types of fire suppression systems
  include FM200, CO2, wet chemical, and dry
  chemical. Each suppression system is designed
  based on the special hazards that need to be
  protected. 

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Fire Sprinklers Systems How does it work?

• When a fire sprinkler is exposed to a temperature
  at or above the temperature rating its designed
  to detect, a bulb within the sprinkler breaks
  activating the sprinkler.
• Water then flows through the sprinkler system
  directly to the hazardous zone. Once the
  temperature reduces below the desired level, it
  will automatically shut off.

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Fire Suppression Systems How does it work?

•  When a fire suppression system is installed,
  cylinders containing the gas are stored a
  distance away from the area it will be
  protecting. They are connected to rooms
  throughout your space via an elaborate piping
  network.
• When heat or smoke is detected, the smoke
  detectors activate the control panel and an
  electronic signal is sent to the control unit to
  send the clean agent gas through the cylinders
  and piping network, directly to the fire affected
  area.

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Fire Sprinklers Systems

• There are some instances where fire sprinklers
  would not be the best option. This would be the
  case when your property contains sensitive
  equipment, precious objects that cant get wet,
  etc. 
• If this is the case, your items will get
  destroyed causing permanent damage. In these
  situations, a fire suppression system is
  installed.

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Fire Suppression Systems

•   Fire suppression systems are effective in
  situations where the source of the fire is
  extremely difficult to extinguish or is difficult
  to reach, such as closed-off areas. The gas can
  penetrate the interior of an electrical system
  and all components of complex machinery more
  easily than water does.
• Fire suppression systems have become best
  practice in IT server rooms, equipment rooms, and
  commercial kitchens, as they protects the
  facilities, equipments, and personnel quickly and
  efficiently, while minimizing water damage and
  cleanup costs.

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Install Fire And Life Safety System

•   When deciding which type of system is right for
  your commercial building, you must consider what
  you are trying to protect and the different fire
  hazards present.
• If you are looking to install fire and life
  safety system in your building, you should
  contact an expert Fire Alarm Company to figure
  out which type of system is right for your
  facility.

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