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0What type of fire suppression system fills with water after a valve opens when the initial stages of a fire are detected and then requires a sprinkler head heat activation before dispensing water?
Answer Options
A
Wet pipe
B
Dry pipe
C
Deluge
D
Preaction
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
A preaction fire suppression system activates in two steps. The pipes fill with water once the early signs of a fire are detected. The system does not dispense water until heat sensors on the sprinkler heads trigger the second phase.