USFA Coffee Break Training: Special Sprinklers

Fire sprinkler technology continues to evolve as we learn more about fire behavior and control. This training vignette, “Special Sprinklers,” describes fire protection devices that are intended for particular applications.

United States Fire Administration (USFA) Coffee Break Training provides an overview of fire protection topics and does not include all details, requirements or exceptions to the topics that are described. Always refer to nationally recognized design and installation codes and standards, the product manufacturer, or listing details for specific information.  

Your Coffee Break can be downloaded from http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2010_10.pdf
 
Please share this Coffee Break Training segment and others with your peers. Previous Coffee Breaks may be found at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/coffee-break/

The USFA recommends everyone should have a comprehensive fire protection plan that includes smoke alarms, residential sprinklers, and practicing a home fire escape plan.

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