Fire suppression systems are the systems used to contain or extinguish fire in a building, typically used in rooms with valuable or critical equipment. When heat or smoke is detected, the system is immediately activated, and an extinguishing agent is released. A dry chemical or wet agent (or a combination of the two) fills the room and will protect the area from further damage. Although they may look similar, fire suppression systems are different from automatic sprinkler systems. Fire sprinklers will typically meet requirements for everyday fire protection in the workplace, but there are instances where suppression systems are the only option. The main application for suppression systems is to not only extinguish flames, but to protect what is important to the organization. Fire suppressions systems are utilized when the water from sprinklers can cause irreparable damage to the equipment or area