Fire Protection Systems Explained

The most common fire sprinkler system, with water-filled pipes ready to discharge immediately when a head activates.

Pipes filled with pressurized air or nitrogen instead of water, designed for spaces subject to freezing temperatures.

A two-step system requiring both detection activation and sprinkler head opening before water flows, protecting sensitive environments from accidental discharge.

All sprinkler heads are open with no heat-sensitive elements. When the system activates, water discharges from every head simultaneously to douse high-hazard areas.

A zone-based fire alarm system that identifies which zone triggered an alarm but not the exact device, suitable for smaller buildings.

Each device has a unique digital address, allowing the panel to identify the exact detector or module in alarm, enabling faster emergency response.

Wet chemical suppression system installed in commercial kitchen exhaust hoods, designed to extinguish grease fires on cooking surfaces and in ductwork.

Gaseous fire suppression using FM-200, Novec 1230, or similar agents that extinguish fires without water damage or residue, designed for protecting electronics and critical equipment.

Portable fire suppression devices classified by the type of fire they can extinguish (Class A, B, C, D, or K), required in virtually every commercial building.

A booster pump that increases water pressure to ensure adequate flow to sprinkler systems and standpipes in high-rise and large buildings.

A fixed piping system with hose connections on each floor, providing firefighters with a reliable water supply for manual firefighting in tall or large buildings.

Engineered systems that manage smoke movement using pressurization, exhaust, or airflow to maintain tenable conditions in stairwells, atriums, and egress paths.