Sprinkler systems offer several benefits to building owners, operators, and occupants. These benefits include:

• Immediate identification and control of a developing fire – Sprinkler systems respond at all times, including periods of low occupancy. Control is generally instantaneous.
• Immediate alert -  In conjunction with the building fire alarm system, automatic sprinkler systems will notify occupants and emergency response personnel of the developing fire.
• Reduced heat and smoke damage -  Significantly less heat and smoke will be generated when the fire is extinguished at an early stage.
• Enhanced life safety – Staff, visitors and fire fighters will be subject to less danger when fire growth is checked.
• Design flexibility -  Egress route and fire/smoke barrier placement becomes less restrictive since early fire control minimizes demand on these systems. Greater utilization of exhibition and assembly spaces is usually a benefit.
• Enhanced Security – A sprinkler controlled fire decreases demand on security forces, minimizing intrusion opportunities.
• Decreased insurance expenditure – Sprinkler controlled fires are less damaging than fires in non-sprinklered buildings. This results in lower insurance reimbursements. Insurance underwriters will usually offer reduced premiums in sprinkler protected properties which can save a large amount of capital. This is especially important when funds are limited.

These benefits should be considered when deciding on the selection of automatic fire sprinkler protection.

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