What is a combination standpipe and sprinkler system designed to serve?

A combination standpipe and sprinkler system is designed to serve both 2 ½ inch hose connections and sprinkler outlets. This dual functionality is crucial for effective fire protection in buildings. The 2 ½ inch outlets are intended for use by firefighters to connect hoses directly to the standpipe system, allowing for effective water supply during a fire emergency. Meanwhile, the sprinkler outlets provide automatic fire suppression capabilities, activating when temperatures reach a specific threshold to deliver water to the affected area.

This comprehensive design ensures that a building is adequately protected by providing immediate access to water for both suppression by sprinklers and firefighting efforts, thereby enhancing the overall safety of the structure and its occupants.

While other options might suggest a limitation to either the hose or sprinkler components, they do not fully recognize the integrated nature of combination systems, which is fundamentally aimed at addressing all fire protection needs within a building.