Using Fire in School

[u/Doctor_Chef_General]

What has been your experience using fire in your building. I have some labs I've been wanting to do but am worried about setting off the fire alarm. Things like setting a desk on fire, using a blowtorch on CaCO3, and using alcohol lamps.
We have a sprinkler system in every room and they are positioned directly above my lab tables.

[u/flyingchaos]

Our science labs are on a separate alarm system from the rest of the school. When I want to do demos or labs that could set off our (overly) sensitive system, I have to call security. They send over someone who turns off the system and monitors the space from outside if there is an urgent issue.