Fire sprinkler systems in commercial occupancies can help reduce fire, smoke, and water damage. According to the National Fire Protection Association, reductions in the average dollar loss per fire when sprinklers were present varied greatly by occupancy. The average overall loss was 11 percent lower in fires where sprinklers were present. Reducing Property and Financial Loss The percentage reductions were highest in health care occupancies, 73 percent, stores or offices, 70 percent, and public assembly…