Patent ID: 8226017

Claim:
A multipurpose fluid distribution system comprising: a network of fluid distribution heads associated with a landscape or the outside of a structure; a series of distribution valves in fluid communication with the network of fluid distribution heads; a water supply in fluid communication with the series of distribution valves; a control unit operatively associated with the series of distribution valves configured to open select distribution valves under pre-determined conditions for the routine irrigation of the landscape; an air compressor in fluid communication with the series of distribution valves; a fire retardant supply; at least one humidity sensor configured to provide an input to the control unit upon detection of a decrease in humidity; said air compressor in fluid communication with the series of distribution valves such that input from said humidity sensor causing the control unit to send compressed air through the system; said fire retardant supply in fluid communication with the series of distribution valves such that input from said humidity sensor causes the control unit to open select distribution valves for the application of said fire retardant to the outside of the structure or landscape; a fire suppressant supply in fluid communication with the series of distribution valves; at least one fire sensor configured to provide an input to the control unit upon detection of a fire wherein said fire sensor is selected from the group consisting of a temperature sensor and a heat sensor; said air compressor in fluid communication with the series of distribution valves such that input from said fire sensor causes the control unit to send compressed air through the system; the input from said fire sensor causing the control unit to open select distribution valves for application of fire suppressant to the outside of the structure or the landscape for fire control; and a variable speed pump in fluid communication with the water, fire retardant, fire suppressant and air supply and the series of distribution valves.