Residential Fire Suppression Sprinklers

Started by MountainDon, December 24, 2010, 11:22:48 PM

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MountainDon

I copied the below info from another post made by Don_P.  (makes it easier to reference from here)


This is a list of state by state status on sprinklers at this point;
http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/sprinkler1221.pdf

CA has banned a greater than 40% blend of glycol antifreeze in sprinkler systems due to flammability out of the nozzle on fires. That mix wouldn't protect the piping here, or in many places.

Smoke detectors have a 99.41% rate of getting the occupants out alive. Sprinklers boost that to 99.6%. That extra .2% certainly costs alot more than the first 99%.
Just because something has been done and has not failed, doesn't mean it is good design.

MountainDon

and FWIW here's a website devoted to the advocacy of all new residential construction requiring sprinklers.

http://www.residentialfiresprinklers.com/blog/firesafety/
Just because something has been done and has not failed, doesn't mean it is good design.


bayview


   Thanks for the update . . .   Last I heard that Texas would require the installation by 2012.   The chart indicates that it has not been adopted.   A new construction saving for me of about $3000.

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    . . . said the focus was safety, not filling town coffers with permit money . . .