Fire Suppression Systems and Their Differences
While fire sprinkler systems have become synonymous with fire suppression in general, this does not mean that modern fire suppression systems are equivalent to fire sprinklers. In fact, there are numerous kinds of fire suppression systems out there, many of which do not use water for their fire suppression capabilities.
The aftereffects of these individual systems, however, should be noted by those businesses, especially in commercial areas. A fire system that uses chemicals for its extinguishing purposes is often quite effective at leaving your assets intact. Meanwhile, water-based fire suppression can lead to a host of other issues down the line. But there are benefits to any kind of fire suppression system out there.
A fire sprinkler system is essentially a series of sprinklers (typically installed overhead) that release in the event of a fire. Depending on the technology being used, the sprinklers may activate with either heat or smoke. Fire sprinkler systems can be very effective in the face of potentially damaging flames with the major benefit of being cheaper than chemical-based systems.
However, it should be noted that water is known to be damaging to certain types of material. While these risks often outweigh the danger fires pose, other systems may be more effective when it comes to shielding property.
At the end of the day, what differentiates these systems are the agents being used to fight fires. Gasses, chemicals, and foam agents are all possible with modern fire suppression systems and often see great benefits. Those businesses within commercial facilities that employ the use of sensitive electronics and combustible substances are particularly benefited from chemical and foam-based suppression systems.
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