If you are planning on installing your own sprinkler system, you should understand the anatomy of such a system. Basically, the system will incorporate pipes running through the walls and ceilings of your home, as well as sprinkler heads at intermittent points throughout the pipes. Each fire sprinkler head should not be spaced too close together or too far apart. Too close and you might be facing flood problems; too far apart and the system may not be able to contain the flames.