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Article: Safey solution: the necessity fire extinguishers in fire safety systems.(Safety & Security)
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- Buildings
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- November 1, 2003
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Over the past 100 years, fire extinguishers have proven to be crucial to a balanced fire protection program. When accessible, maintained, and used properly, fire extinguishers play a significant role in a complete life safety system. As the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) standard for portable fire extinguishers states: "Portable fire extinguishers are intended as a first line of defense to cope with fires of limited size. They are needed even if the property is equipped with automatic sprinklers, standpipe, and hose or other fixed equipment," (NFPA 10, Sec. 1-1).
When combined, fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems provide buildings with a high ...