In the News - February
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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, ...
Proposed fire-sprinkler ordinance sparking debate 2-27-08
Nevada Appeal - Carson City, NV, USA
By Adam Jensen Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District officials contend an ordinance requiring fire sprinklers is necessary for public safety, ...
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. ...
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 ...
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; ...
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. ...
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 ...
Proposed fire-sprinkler ordinance still is sparking debate 2-22-08
Tahoe Daily Tribune - South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
The latest version of a fire-sprinkler ordinance proposed for the Lake Tahoe portion of Douglas County received mixed reactions Thursday, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Early morning fire causes damage at San Jose office building 2-21-08
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
An automatic indoor sprinkler system extinguished most of the flames, but in turn caused extensive water damage, Alvarado said. The building's second floor ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Fire-sprinkler ordinance returns to Douglas County Commission 2-20-08
Tahoe Daily Tribune - South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District will present a modified version of a sprinkler ordinance to Douglas County commissioners on Thursday. ...
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 ...
Firefighters install donated sprinkler system at children's home 2-20-08
Statesville Record & Landmark - NC, USA
The two fire departments handled the manpower and Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc. of Concord donated the materials. Statesville Assistant Fire Marshal ...
Sprinkler contains car fire inside dealership 2-20-08
Billings Gazette - MT, USA
Billings Deputy Fire Marshal Trever Schilling said fire crews responded to a sprinkler system alarm at about 3:05 am at 5230 Holiday Ave. ...
Required Fire Sprinklers for Homes Proposed at Convention 2-19-08
KESQ - Palm Desert, CA, USA
A proposal to require fire sprinklers in all new homes will be considered by attendees at the National Conference of the International Code Council when it ...
Proposal to require fire sprinklers in all new homes 2-18-08
The Desert Sun - Palm Springs, CA, USA
``Home fire sprinklers are the solution.'' Palm Springs firefighters will demonstrate how the sprinklers work from 10 am to 2 pm in front of the convention ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
High-Rise For Seniors Lacked Required Sprinkler System 2-13-08
NewsChannel5.com - Nashville, TN, USA
NewsChannel 5 Investigates has learned the fire marshal cited the building a few weeks ago for not having required sprinklers. "It just had gotten to the ...
Kent considers mandatory fire sprinklers for new homes 2-13-08
The News Journal - Wilmington, DE, USA
AP DOVER -- Elected officials in Kent County are looking at requiring indoor sprinkler systems in new homes. After discussing the issue Tuesday evening, ...
Firefighters, sprinklers douse blaze at Suffolk Center 2-12-08
The Virginian-Pilot - Norfolk, VA, USA
The fire was kept in check by the building's sprinkler system, said Capt. Jim Judkins, fire spokesman. But the water suppression system also was making it ...
Galt eyes ordinance to mandate fire sprinklers in new buildings 2-11-08
Lodi News-Sentinel - Lodi, CA, USA
By Chris Nichols There's little debate that fire sprinklers save lives..." you've got a 97 percent chance of surviving a home inferno if they're installed, ...
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.
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
PTC sacks requirement of fire sprinklers for homes 2-7-08
The Citizen.com - Fayetteville, GA, USA
For now, Peachtree City homeowners will not have to worry about adding a fire sprinkler system to their home as originally proposed by city staff. ...
Fire victims’ families make pleas for sprinkler systems 2-6-08
The State - Columbia, SC, USA
... was laid before the public Tuesday as grieving family members asked SC lawmakers to encourage — and perhaps mandate — more fire sprinkler systems. ...
Beaufort Fire Marshal Wants Stronger Sprinkler Laws 2-6-08
WSAV-TV - Savannah, GA, USA
Under South Carolina's current state law, the Sofa Superstore wasn't required to have sprinklers. Fire Marshal Dan Byrne knows first-hand the power of a ...
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.
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. ...
Are mandatory fire sprinklers in PTC homeowners’ futures? 2-5-08
The Citizen.com - Fayetteville, GA, USA
A number of new homes in Peachtree City would have to be built with expensive fire suppression systems — an indoor, pressurized water sprinkler system like ...
Arizona Ave. commercial fire contained by sprinkler system 2-4-08
Yuma Sun - Yuma, AZ, USA
BY WILLIAM ROLLER, SUN STAFF WRITER An early morning fire in a commercial building was extinguished by a sprinkler system, according to the Yuma Fire ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...