The NFPA Podcast

Are SMART Sprinklers the Next Big Thing?


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SMART fire sprinklers, which use less water and can employ a range of sensors to target exactly where a fire is happening, have potential to be a game changer, according to some experts.   Today on the podcast, Jesse talks to Dr. Yibing Xin, a research manager at FM Global, who has conducted numerous fire tests on these devices. He discusses how the technology works, and what these and other SMART innovations could mean for the future of fire protection.   LINKS: Read a report on SMART fire sprinklers and water cannons by FM Global Read an article on SMART sprinklers by Dr. Yibing Xin

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