sprinkler system
noun
: a system for protecting a building against fire by means of overhead pipes which convey an extinguishing fluid (such as water) to heat-activated outlets
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The home also features efficient natural gas heat, central air conditioning, and an underground sprinkler system.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025
When installed and used properly, this soaker hose requires considerably less water than a sprinkler system.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
The fire, which started in the unit’s kitchen, was put out by a sprinkler system, fire officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Those that have in ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025
When installed and used properly, this soaker hose requires considerably less water than a sprinkler system.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
The fire, which started in the unit’s kitchen, was put out by a sprinkler system, fire officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Those that have in ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Sprinkler system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinkler%20system. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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