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Minnesota governor says sprinklers a must WDIO-TV May 7, 2012 Share    
There is a proposed change to the Minnesota state building code, and it's making home builders unhappy. Fire officials are supporting a change that would require sprinklers in all new single-family homes. Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton agrees with this, citing safety for residents and firefighters. More
Sprinklers contain fire at N.C. Music Factory clubs in Charlotte The Charlotte Observer May 12, 2012 Share
Two N.C. Music Factory clubs reopened after a fire at a nearby building caused the establishments to be temporarily evacuated. A fire spokesman said a sprinkler system inside the building contained the fire, and firefighters were able to get it under control in about 30 minutes. More
Utah senior housing fire contained by sprinkler system The Salt Lake Tribune May 10, 2012 Share
Firefighters evacuated the elderly and handicapped residents of a low-income downtown Salt Lake City, senior citizen housing complex after flames from a cooking mishap erupted inside a 10th-floor apartment. Salt Lake City Fire Department spokesman Jasen Asay said "The fire was ... contained by the apartment's sprinkler system until our firefighters arrived on scene and extinguished it. More
NFPA 99: New health care facility code requirements Consulting-Specifying Engineer May 15, 2012 Share
Health care facilities contain a multitude of complex systems that all play varying roles in the provision of patient care and the protection of a building and its occupants. Since 1984, NFPA 99 has been a consolidated source for guidance on minimizing the hazards of fire, explosion, and electricity in health care facilities providing services to human beings. More
Domestic sprinkler saves woman's life Fire Industry Association May 14, 2012 Share
Fire chiefs in Hull, England, have praised a domestic sprinkler system for saving the life of an elderly woman just under five weeks after it was fitted. Daryl Oprey, head of safety at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said "... the sprinkler did what it should and suppressed any fire, ensuring that the occupant was safe also causing minimal damage to the room and house." More Sprinklers contain warehouse fire KTXL-TV May 13, 2012 Share
Firefighters responded to a fire after a fire alarm at a downtown Sacramento, Calif., warehouse alerted them. Apparently, the sprinklers inside the warehouse were activated, helping firefighters put out the flames. More
Sprinkler system saves building from fire The Times-News May 10, 2012 Share
A sprinkler system at Minute Man Anchors in Hendersonville, N.C., suppressed a fire that started in the engine of a flatbed truck parked inside the building, according to fire officials. More |
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