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A fi re in a high-rise that is not
protected with fi re sprinklers
can quickly become dangerous for
occupants and fi refi ghters. Due to today’s
fast-burning synthetic furnishings that
produce thick toxic smoke, fi res can become deadly in
as little as two minutes.
Fire sprinklers are activated by heat from a fi re.
Only the sprinkler closest to the fi re activates, which
prevents the fi re from spreading, thereby protecting
your investment and allowing occupants to escape and
fi refi ghters to respond.
If your building is not protected with fi re sprinklers,
consider retrofi tting today to ensure it has the greatest
fi re protection. If your building is protected, make
sure the system is properly inspected, tested, and
maintained (ITM) by a licensed fi re sprinkler contractor.
Make sure your high-rise is not high risk for fi res.
Protect it with fi re sprinklers.
HIGH-RISE
SHOULDN’T MEAN
HIGH RISK
Fire sprinklers save lives
& protect property.
@ 2020 Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board. All rights reserved. A non-for-profi t organizati on.
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For more information, call NIFSAB at 708-403-4468, or visit:
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