For nearly a century and a half, automatic sprinklers have been the most important single system for automatic control of hostile fires in buildings. Many desirable aesthetic and functional features of buildings that might offer concern for fire safety because of the fire growth hazard can be protected by the installation of a properly designed sprinkler system. Among the advantages of automatic sprinklers is the fact that they operate directly over a fire and are not affected by smoke, toxic gases, and reduced visibility.
