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2. Fire suppression system - Wikipedia

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   An Ansul fire suppression system in a hospital cafeteria. Fire suppression systems are used to extinguish, control, or in some cases, entirely prevent fires from spreading or occurring. Fire suppression systems have an incredibly large variety of applications, and as such, there are many different types of suppression systems for different ...

3. SimplexGrinnell - Wikipedia

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   SimplexGrinnell, a subsidiary of Johnson Controls, is an American company specializing in active fire protection systems, communication systems and testing, inspection and maintenance services. The company headquarters is in Boca Raton , Florida ; corporate sales and marketing offices are in Westminster , Massachusetts , and the company has ...

4. Fire extinguisher - Wikipedia

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   An empty fire extinguisher which was not replaced for years. Most countries in the world require regular fire extinguisher maintenance by a competent person to operate safely and effectively, as part of fire safety legislation. Lack of maintenance can lead to an extinguisher not discharging when required, or rupturing when pressurized.

5. Here’s Where You Should Store Your Fire Extinguisher ... - AOL

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   When in doubt, defer to the National Fire Prevention Association and your local fire safety codes for proper fire extinguisher storage. Where You Shouldn’t Store Your Fire Extinguisher

6. Active fire protection - Wikipedia

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   These systems are very effective tool at alerting people in the immediate vicinity of where the fire is detected but building regulations [9] require an integrated fire detection system. These system not only alerts people throughout the building by triggering the fire alarm but it can also summon emergency services. There are two types of ...

7. Fire protection engineering - Wikipedia

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   Fire protection engineers identify risks and design safeguards that aid in preventing, controlling, and mitigating the effects of fires. Fire engineers assist architects, building owners and developers in evaluating buildings' life safety and property protection goals. Fire engineers are also employed as fire investigators, including such very ...