Iowa City, Iowa is considering an ordinance that would force establishments with alcohol permits to install fire sprinklers. I wrote on this a couple of posts ago about Seattle.
Communities are still reacting to the tragic Rhode Island fire back in ‘93 that claimed nearly 100 people. Right or wrong, fair [...]
Archive for May 8th, 2007
Another City Considers Sprinklers in Bars
Posted in Retrofits on May 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Home Builders Against Safety?
Posted in Residential on May 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Fire Sprinklers for residential occupancies is a hot topic right now. The ICC (International Codes Council) will meet later this month to hear arguments for and against vote on a requirement for sprinklers in all residences. People are talking about it all over the internet. Watch for more information on [...]
Three Myths About Fire Sprinklers
Posted in Fire Sprinkler Myths on May 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
There are several myths that surround fire sprinklers. I’m going to start with three. I’ll post more on the subject as time goes on.
1. All sprinklers in a building go off at once – False. Sprinklers are individually activated according to their temperature rating. When the heat from fire [...]
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