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Fire sprinkler heads installed in homes are small and unobtrusive, unlike the large metal devices found in commercial buildings. In case of a fire, only the head closest to the heat will activate; ones in other rooms will not. (Tim Wiederaenders/Courier illustration)

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By Scott Orr February 18, 2018