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In the News - February |
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Fire Sprinkler Ordinance Passes in Idaho Falls |
2-29-08 |
KPVI-TV -
Pocatello, ID, USA
Builders were the majority of those complaining about
the proposal of mandated fire sprinklers in three and
four multi-plexes. Sixteen people stood before ... |
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Sprinkler System Saves Bothell Restaurant |
2-29-08 |
The City of
Bothell (press release) - Bothell, WA, USA
“Installing fire sprinkler systems in your business or
home is an extremely effective way to protect lives and
property,” says City of Bothell Fire and EMS ... |
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Staff Editorial- Catch a fire |
2-29-08 |
Diamondback Online
- College Park, MD, USA
But after the window of time the council granted Srour
to install a sprinkler system slipped past, the council
has refused to devote legal resources toward ... |
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Fun and safety in memory of Rhode Island fire |
2-28-08 |
Tewksbury Advocate
- Concord, MA, USA
Tewksbury Fire Chief Bob Mackey said the town had to
issue about a half dozen orders to various venues to
come into compliance with the new sprinkler ... |
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Maryland Fire Sparks Sprinkler Debate |
2-28-08 |
Firehouse.com
(subscription) - USA
Piringer says a combination of smoke alarms and
sprinkler systems are the best way to ensure your safety
and to protect your property. ... |
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Using laughs to save lives |
2-28-08 |
Fresno Bee
(subscription) - Fresno, CA, USA
"We have always tried to treat sprinklers with a very
serious tone," said Jeff Shapiro with International
Residential Code Fire Sprinkler Coalition, ... |
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Residential Fire Sprinkler System |
2-26-08 |
KIDK - Idaho
Falls, ID, USA
Kenneth Taylor, IF City Council: "A fire starts in one
can spread to others so this is for the protection of
other occupants in other apartments. ... |
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News 13 Special Report- Rental Home Fire Codes |
2-26-08 |
South Carolina Now
- South Carolina, USA
It's impossible to say whether a sprinkler system would
have saved lives in the Ocean Isle Beach fire. But the
fire has raised questions as to whether North ... |
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Dryer Fire Contained by One Sprinkler Head |
2-26-08 |
KWTX - Waco, TX,
USA
One sprinkler head did activate, containing a small fire
that was determined to have started in a dryer. The
cause of the fire is still under investigation; ... |
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Lincolnshire hotel fire stopped by sprinklers |
2-24-08 |
Chicago Daily
Herald - Chicago, IL, USA
The sprinkler system in the room had activated and
extinguished the fire, saving the room and contents from
a rapidly developing fire. ... |
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Fire damages home of former NFL player |
2-23-08 |
The Columbian -
Vancouver, WA, USA
Miller said residential sprinkler systems cost about
$1.35 per square foot, and a little less in cases when
Camas officials waive a fire fee in view of the ... |
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Board due to vote on sprinklers |
2-22-08 |
The Republican -
MassLive.com - Springfield, MA, USA
Also, Desilets and city Fire Marshal John F. Cossaboom
said they believe adopting additional parts of the state
sprinkler law will be effective because ... |
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Home fire sprinklers |
2-21-08 |
Watauga Democrat -
Boone, NC, USA
By Melanie Davis Smoke alarms in homes are very
important, but a growing trend is adding to home fire
protection. Home fire sprinkler systems are quickly ... |
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City, developer reach deal over sprinklers |
2-21-08 |
Eagle Tribune -
North Andover, MA, USA
Ansin, his lawyers, a sprinkler contractor, fire Chief
Peter Takvorian and a fire inspector reached an
agreement that Takvorian said satisfies public safety
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Sprinklers control outlet mall fire |
2-21-08 |
The Daily Astorian
- Astoria, OR, USA
"This is my plug for sprinklers," said Dugan. He said
there are approximately 300 sprinklers in the building
and the two nearest the fire are the two that ... |
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One Victory at a Time? |
2-20-08 |
Fire Chief -
Chicago, IL, USA
For that reason the designs of the fire sprinkler, alarm
and suppression systems are of paramount importance. The
initial site plan and construction ... |
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Sprinkler system saves business from disaster |
2-20-08 |
Mid-Hudson News -
Newburgh, NY, USA
FISHKILL – Rombout Fire Department officials said that
had it not been for a working sprinkler system in a
restaurant kitchen, the business would have gone ... |
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Was Corinth fire preventable? |
2-16-08 |
Glens Falls
Post-Star - Glens Falls, NY, USA
"A historical building that's burnt down is lost
forever," said Dominick Kasmauskas, a regional manager
for the National Fire Sprinkler Association. ... |
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Cigarette sparked fire at American Legion |
2-15-08 |
Minnesota This
Week Newspapers - Burnsville, MN, USA
“There was fire coming out of the vents and the
electrical sockets” Pietsch said. “The sprinkler system
worked well and saved the building. ... |
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Sprinkler bill wins key vote in House |
2-15-08 |
Charleston Post
Courier - Charleston, SC, USA
It would require local governments only charge the
actual cost associated with adding a waterline for the
purpose of supporting a fire sprinkler system. ... |
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Sprinkler stops fire in downtown Salem |
2-10-08 |
Salem Statesman
Journal - Salem, OR, USA
The sprinkler system activated and quickly controlled
the fire. Riffle said the basement sustained water and
smoke damage. |
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Older Apartments Often Lack Fire Sprinklers |
2-9-08 |
New York Times -
United States
... Mr. Dembowitz might have been controlled faster had
the building had sprinklers, understands the expense of
installing updated fire-suppression systems. ... |
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Florence mother supports proposed sprinkler bill |
2-9-08 |
Florence Morning
News - Florence, SC, USA
By Mackenzie Taylor FLORENCE — It’s been more than three
months since seven South Carolina college students lost
their lives in a fire at an Ocean Isle ... |
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Fire chief continues push for sprinklers |
2-7-08 |
Lumina News -
Wrightsville Beach, NC, USA
“The fire service is strongly behind the residential
sprinkler initiatives because we’re convinced that they
do as advertised and save lives. ... |
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Guest column- Sprinkler mandate won't help fix safety |
2-6-08 |
Green Bay Press
Gazette - Green Bay, WI, USA
FTUSA Note: This is an editorial written by a
builder, and is representative of most arguments
opposing fire sprinklers. Be sure to read the
comments, and feel free to leave your own. |
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SC senators hear pleas for wider use of sprinklers |
2-6-08 |
Rock Hill Herald -
Rock Hill, SC, USA
... students was laid before the public Tuesday as
grieving family members asked SC lawmakers to encourage
and perhaps mandate more fire sprinkler systems. ... |
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200 evacuated in West Homestead minor hotel fire |
2-4-08 |
Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh, PA, USA
A short in the hotel's pool pump and heater caused a
fire in a mechanical room shortly after midnight. The
hotel's sprinkler system extinguished the fire ... |
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Fire damages Myrtle Beach apartment |
2-3-08 |
South Carolina Now
- South Carolina, USA
By Thema Ponton A Sunday afternoon fire damaged a Myrtle
Beach apartment, but firefighters said the sprinkler
system kept the fire from getting out of ... |
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Fire sprinklers save schoolhouse from major damage |
2-2-08 |
Reno Gazette
Journal - Reno, NV, USA
Fire sprinklers likely saved Virginia City's historic
Fourth Ward School from significant damage and possibly
complete destruction, the Storey County fire ... |
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