HOW COULD A RESIDENTIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM CONTRIBUTE TO HOMES’ OVERALL SECURITY AND SAFETY, AND WHAT ARE THEIR ADVANTAGES OVER TRADITIONAL FIRE SAFETY MEASURES? “An automatic (keyword automatic) fire suppression system over the stove, with a provided shutoff to kill the power to the stove, provides 24/7 fire protection specifically for a critical area of the home. And since NFPA declares the kitchen as the number one site for home fires, specifically the stove in the kitchen, you are addressing a very large hazard when it comes to protecting your investment. Once again, I can only speak specifically about an automatic fire suppression
system with a fuel shutoff over the stove since this is the product we sell and promote. I could only compare “traditional fire safety measures” to a home sprinkler system. While I advocate for home sprinklers, having a fire system that directly addresses a cooking fire is considerably more effective since you are directing the suppression agent quicker to the fire, suppressing it, and turning the stove off in the process, mitigating damage. However, a home sprinkler has its place as well. For example, if a coffee maker or toaster caught fire on a counter away from the stove, then the sprinkler system would be effective in addressing that fire. So, with that said, in my opinion, these two “suppression” systems complement each other.”
Paul Rouse | Guardian Safety Solutions International
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