What are the different types of fire protection systems?
There are several types of fire protection systems; the most common are:
- Fire Alarm Systems: detect smoke or heat and trigger an alarm to alert occupants to evacuate the building
- Sprinkler Systems: automatically suppress fires by releasing water from a network of pipes
- Fire Extinguishers: portable devices that can be used to put out small fires
- Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems: specifically designed to extinguish fires in kitchen exhaust hoods