A house fire can be devastating, especially if fire detection methods in place are not working or are improperly installed. To protect a house and its occupants, many homeowners opt to install a full ...

The local adopted fire and building codes specify when sprinkler systems need to be installed. These codes do not specify the system design, type, or limitations. Most model codes send the user to ...

You have heard the benefits of residential sprinkler systems and this article is intended to give some brief facts about the installation of residential sprinkler ...

CAPE CORAL, Fla.—A proposed ordinance in this city would give homebuilders a break on city impact fees if they install fire sprinklers in new homes, saving lives and also saving money for taxpayers in ...

According to fire department estimates, it costs between $5 and $7 per square foot to install a sprinkler system, which includes painting, plastering and other unexpected costs. Berkowsky estimated it ...

When fire strikes, an indoor residential sprinkler system can mean the difference between minor damage and devastation. That was made clear in a five-minute video that West University Place Fire Chief ...

WALKER, Mich. — The proposed changes to building codes in Michigan could make new homes more expensive. However, the Walker Fire Department said the installation of sprinkler systems in newly built ...