Fire Sprinkler Initiative :: Resources

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January 2010
States say "yes" to sprinkler requirements; Initial results of sprinkler impact study to be released in Las Vegas
December 2009
Podcast, report demonstrate sprinkler benefit; NFPA endorses campaign urging residents to install smoke alarms and sprinklers
November 2009
Sprinkler provision to remain in the next edition of IRC; Study shows ease of integrating sprinklers with local water supply systems
October 2009
New report shows benefits of home fire sprinkler; New research study to help determine if fire sprinklers are "green"
September 2009
Support needed to keep sprinkler provision in the IRC; Map of ordinances added to Fire Sprinkler Initiative® Web site
August 2009
Opponents use misleading percentages on survival and death; USFA supports requirements for sprinklers in all new residential construction
July 2009
New study shows that sprinkler requirements are not detrimental to housing starts; Lightweight construction in newer homes hazardous to firefighters
June 2009
Live burns demonstrate life-saving technology; Extreme Home Makeover features top of the line fire protection in recent build
May 2009
Fire organizations stand together; Sprinkler costs
April 2009
The case for home fire sprinklers; Big win in fight against anti-sprinkler legislation