All methods of controlling and extinguishing fires to protect property and human life from the damage and harm caused by fire. It includes construction safeguards, exit facilities, the installation of fire alarms, fire-detecting equipment and fire extinguishing equipment such as automatic sprinklers. The measures aim is to reduce the severity of the consequences of a fire. See FIRE PREVENTION.
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All measures for the prevention, detection, extinguishment of Fire, the protection of human life and the preservation of property. More narrowly, the methods of controlling or extinguishing Fire. Private Fire Protection : Fire protection provides by the owner or occupant of a property or by some non-public entity hired to provide such protection. Most private Fire protection is achieved through Fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems. Public Fire Protection : Fire protection provided by a municipal or other governmental authority to all properties over which that authority has jurisdiction. Most public Fire protection is achieved though Fire or police department personnel and equipment.Fire Resistance : A measure of the extent to which a building by its construction will resist fire and so reduce its spread.