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What 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.