A fire suppression terminal has the purpose of delivering a fluid (gas or liquid) that will suppress a fire. A fire suppression terminal provides for all forms of sprinkler, spreader and other form of terminal that is connected to a pipework system and intended to act in the role of suppressing a fire.
A fire hydrant is a fire suppression terminal fitted to a pipe, through which a temporary supply of water may be provided. May also be termed a stand pipe.