A fire sprinkler system is an active fire protection method, consisting of a water supply system providing adequate pressure and flowrate to a water distribution piping system, to which fire sprinklers are connected. Although initially used only in factories and large commercial buildings, systems for homes and small buildings are now available at a cost-effective price.
A glass bulb type sprinkler head will spray water into the room if sufficient heat reaches the bulb and causes it to shatter. Sprinkler heads operate individually. Note the red liquid in the glass bulb.
A sign warns hotel guests not to hang items from fire sprinklers
Garage sprinkler system in New York City
Dry pipe sprinkler system supply main with corrosion debris caused by oxidation
Active fire protection (AFP) is an integral part of fire protection. AFP is characterized by items and/or systems, which require a certain amount of motion and response in order to work, contrary to passive fire protection.
Sprinkler head. Heat causes the liquid in the bulb to expand, burst the glass and create an opening through which the water is released to control the fire.
A common, residential smoke detector sounds an alarm when smoke is detected.
