sprinkler system
noun
: a system for protecting a building against fire by means of overhead pipes which convey an extinguishing fluid (such as water) to heat-activated outlets
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The building was renovated by the previous owner to include kitchenettes and a new sprinkler system.
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Thomas Gounley, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
Designers also suggest avoiding wood siding or fences and installing dual-pane windows and sprinkler systems inside the home.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
Investigations showed that they were caused by a malfunction in a fire sprinkler system, which released water and caused several of the LG battery units to overheat.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
For instance, new homes in California must have solar panels, automatic sprinkler systems, thicker walls with more insulation, vents that prevent ember intrusion and fire-resistant roofs.
—Heather Knight, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Thomas Gounley, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
Designers also suggest avoiding wood siding or fences and installing dual-pane windows and sprinkler systems inside the home.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
Investigations showed that they were caused by a malfunction in a fire sprinkler system, which released water and caused several of the LG battery units to overheat.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
For instance, new homes in California must have solar panels, automatic sprinkler systems, thicker walls with more insulation, vents that prevent ember intrusion and fire-resistant roofs.
—Heather Knight, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Sprinkler system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinkler%20system. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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