Fire Suppression System Selector
Sprinklers, hydrants, a kitchen hood, clean-agent gas or water mist? The fixed suppression a space needs depends on what is inside and how sensitive it is to water. Pick a space to see the approach(es) a fire engineer would typically consider — an orientation to a proper design, not the design itself. The actual system, the hydraulics and whether it is legally required come from NBC Part 4 and a licensed fire engineer. Runs in your browser.
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