What is the purpose of a Sprinkler System?

The purpose of a sprinkler system is primarily to automatically discharge water when activated, which effectively suppresses or extinguishes fires. This automatic response is crucial in minimizing fire damage and enhancing safety by controlling a fire's growth until firefighters can arrive on the scene. Sprinkler systems are typically designed to trigger when a certain temperature is reached, allowing for rapid intervention without the need for manual operation.

In contrast, manually extinguishing fires requires human intervention and is often less efficient, particularly in larger or rapidly spreading fires. Providing water for fire engines is an important function of municipal water systems, but it is not the primary role of a sprinkler system within a building. Monitoring heat levels in a building might be part of a fire detection system, but again, this is not the function of a sprinkler system, which focuses on fire suppression rather than detection or monitoring.