Residential Fire Sprinklers - American Burn Association

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Residential Fire SprinklersAdvantages to Developers and Builders:• Building code alterations and constructiontradeoffs• Reduced fire-retarding retarding requirements of wallsand doors = reduced construction costs• A value-added added feature of new homes• Increased housing density• Decreased street width requirements
Residential Fire SprinklersAdvantages to the Homeowner:•Gets water on the fire immediately•Not dependent on Fire Department response time•May control fire at earlier stage with lesswater•Provides extra time for escape of occupants•Reduction in insurance premiums
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