fire suppression detection
[ˈfaɪər səˈprɛʃən dɪˈtɛkʃən]
nounpl: fire suppression detection systems
detecção de supressão de incêndio
1. A system or technology designed to detect and automatically extinguish or suppress fires before they spread, typically combining smoke/heat detection with suppression mechanisms
The building's fire suppression detection system activated immediately when smoke was detected on the third floor.
O sistema de detecção de supressão de incêndio do edifício foi ativado imediatamente quando a fumaça foi detectada no terceiro andar.
2. The integrated process of identifying a fire and triggering suppression equipment such as sprinklers or foam systems
Modern fire suppression detection uses advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to minimize false alarms.
A detecção de supressão de incêndio moderna utiliza sensores avançados e inteligência artificial para minimizar alarmes falsos.
Fire suppression detection systems are critical in Brazil due to strict building codes in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, especially in NYC, these systems are mandatory in commercial and multi-family residential buildings per fire codes. The terminology is primarily used in professional, technical, and regulatory contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
nip it in the bud (referring to catching fire early)
fire prevention is better than fire suppression
early detection saves lives
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