A fire sprinkler system is a smart way to protect against fires. It’s an active method that includes a water supply system with pipes connected to sprinklers. These sprinklers have a heat-sensing device. When there is  a fire and the temperature rises, the device triggers water release to control the flames.

Sprinkler systems come in various types and designs, using heat-sensitive elements. They are strategically placed, pointing at areas prone to fire. These sprinklers are linked to a network of pipes storing pressurized water.

During a fire, when the temperature near a sprinkler is higher than its rating, the heat-sensing device breaks, and water flows under pressure directly onto the affected area.

Modern sprinkler systems use an area and density approach. The building’s use and contents are analyzed for fire hazard. Buildings are classified based on hazard levels, and then design area and density are determined using National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. The design area is a theoretical worst-case fire-burning zone, and the design density calculates the water needed per square foot for that area