Automatic Sprinkler System Basics - Fire Suppression

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Liberty Mutual systems are the most widely used and reliable Automatic source of fire protection available. National FireProtection Association (NFPA) statistics show that human error andsystem impairments significantly reduce the reliability of theseautomatic systems. Learning the basic components of your Sprinkler System and how it operates will help you effectivelyimplement human element programs, policies and procedures toensure its 13,The Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, defines a sprinklersystem as a combination of underground and overhead piping connected to anautomatic water supply and installed throughout a building. Sprinkler systems candetect fire , transmit an alarm and control or suppress a fire . In most systems, indi-vidual sprinklers are activated by the heat of a fire and discharge water where theycan effectively protect both the structure and its MANAGEMENT GUIDEAutomatic Sprinkler System Basicsfrom Liberty MutualPropertyTHE FOUR BASICCOMPONENTS OF ASPRINKLER SYSTEMSprinklers:Devices that automaticallydischarge water over a specified are two main types of sprinkl

Cross Main Branch Lines Riser Nipples Sprinklers Figure 1. ... piping when the fire detection system and/or sprinklers (depending on the type of preaction system) are activated. The three types of preaction systems are listed below. ... PE1041 Automatic Sprinkler System Basics

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