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In Buildings fully protected by sprinklers:

99% of fires were controlled by sprinklers alone.
60% of fires were controlled by the spray from 4 sprinklers or fewer.

Source: European statistics over 10 year period



Losses from fires in buildings protected with sprinklers are estimated to be 1/10 of those in unprotected buildings.



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