Fire Sprinklers Vs.

Fire Suppression Systems

 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.
 Fire Sprinklers and
Fire Suppression Systems

 Fire Sprinkler Systems

Typically, fire sprinklers are much more common
than fire suppression systems. A sprinkler system
uses water as an agent for extinguishing fire’s 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.
 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.
 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.
 Fire Sprinklers Systems :How does it
work?

 When a fire sprinkler is exposed to a temperature at

or above the temperature rating it’s 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.
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.
 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 can’t 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.
 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.
 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.