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title: Fire Containment Overview Guide - Learn about Fire Protection Systems
description: Learn more with this free Fire Containment Overview Guide, including the types of fire protection systems and the requirements and ratings set forth by UL.
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# Fire Containment

## A Guide to Fire Protection Systems

## Learn about the systems that protect your building during a fire.

If a fire breaks out, will your building be ready? There's more to fire protection than fire dampers. UL Life Safety products make up just one part of a full fire protection system. 

Make sure your building is prepared for a fire event. Learn about fire protection systems with MCDLG's Fire Containment Overview Guide.

**This guide covers the basics of fire protection systems, including:**

- **Types - Active (AFP) and Passive (PFP)**
- **Parts - The parts that go into each kind of system**
- **Requirements - For the fire protection system as a whole and its individual parts**

Learn the basics of fire protection systems with our Fire Containment Overview Guide. Sign up now for your free copy.

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