No single suppression system suits every space. Selection starts from the hazard: what could burn, where, and what the extinguishing medium itself could damage.
Water-based systems
Automatic sprinklers operate only where heat rises. Hydrants and hose reels are used manually by trained teams or Civil Defense. Fire pumps provide the pressure and flow the network needs.
Specialised systems
Clean-agent systems protect spaces where water causes harm, such as server rooms. Hood suppression systems are designed for cooking-oil fires in commercial kitchens.
Portable extinguishers
The first line of defence for small fires. The type must match the expected fire class, and units must be visible and easy to reach.
Source: Saudi Fire Code SBC 801
This content is general guidance and does not replace reviewing the official requirements that apply to your facility.