Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Industry Information
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The fire protection industry's primary business is to design and install automatic fire suppression systems that save lives and protect property from fire.  As such, the industry makes a substantial contribution to the community.

Fire protection systems are installed in all types of buildings, including schools, shopping centers, warehouses, office buildings, high rises, hotels, factories, apartment buildings, single family homes and industrial complexes.  Fire protection companies represent a small segment of the larger construction industry.

 
Noteworthy Facts

Fire sprinklers are individually activated by a fire's intense heat, and often just one sprinkler successfully extinguishes a fire.  Only the sprinklers closest to the flames spray water; the other sprinklers do NOT activate at the same time.