I think it’s important to highlight sprinkler saves around the country. Too often we only hear about the raging infernos that cause millions of dollars worth of damage and, god-for-bid, loss of life. So, every chance I get I’m going to point out news of fire sprinklers that have done their job. [...]
Archive for May 10th, 2007
Sprinkler Saves
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Yard Sprinklers Save Properties From Forest Fires
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This is an amazing article about yard sprinklers that saved a mans property from the raveges of a forest fire along the gunflint trail in Minnesota. These aren’t the types of systems I’m involved in but I find this facinating. Whether or not you’re into fire protection the article is a must read. [...]
The Ever Raging Retro Debate Hits Winston-Salem, NC . . . Again?
Posted in Retrofits on May 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This article from the Winston-Salem Journal illustrates nicely how we let money get in the way of doing what is right. According to the article a fire eleven years ago that killed eight people prompted a requirement for sprinklers in institutional facilities and rest homes but left out a requirement for sprinklers in anything [...]