Spring Hill, Tenn., May Follow Other Communities with Sprinkler Law
from The Tennessean – April 19, 2009
 Chad Carson believes so strongly that sprinklers save lives that he's sold his motorcycle and plans to use the money to install sprinklers in his home. Carson, the assistant chief with the Spring Hill Fire Department, recently asked city leaders to approve the final vote on an ordinance requiring sprinklers in new homes built in the city. More
California Building Saved by Sprinklers
from Times-Standard Online – April 17, 2009
A building in Arcata, Calif., was saved from destruction by its fire sprinkler system. The first arriving engine company reported that the building's sprinkler system had been activated and laid a supply line to support it. Hose lines were stretched to the third floor, and the fire was contained to one apartment there. More
May 7 Webinar - Specific Application Sprinklers
from AFSA – April 22, 2009
Held Thursday, May 7, 11:00 AM CST, this 90-minute seminar will address the unique risks associated with combustible attic spaces and combustible spaces between floors. This seminar will examine these risks, understand NFPA’s protection requirements, and introduce the use and application of Specific Application Sprinklers specifically listed to protect these occupancies. This seminar offers 1.5 CPDs and
0.15 CEUs.
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Credit Given to Sprinklers for Dousing Two N.C. Fires
from News-Record – April 16, 2009
The Greensboro, N.C., Fire Department says sprinkler systems saved two apartment complexes from more serious damage within a week. In the most recent instance, a sprinkler put out a cooking fire in a three-story apartment building before firefighters could arrive. The fire damage was contained to a stove and the cabinets and a microwave oven above the stove. The fire department also said sprinklers put out a fire at an apartment complex. Damage was minimal. No injuries were reported in either fire. More
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Sprinkler Stops Fire from Getting Out of Hand in West Virginia
from WSAZ – April 16, 2009
Firefighters say a stove fire at the Renaissance Center in Huntington, W. Va., could have been a lot worse, had the sprinkler system not extinguished it in time.
Firefighters say the woman inside left something cooking on the stove. She fell and injured her wrist when the fire broke out, so she couldn't escape. However, firefighters say the sprinkler system kicked on and extinguished the flames. She is expected to be okay.
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Santa Barbara Backs Fire Sprinkler Mandate
from Noozhawk – April 15, 2009
New buildings and many remodeling projects will now be required to install fire-suppression sprinkler systems after the Santa Barbara, Calif., City Council unanimously approved the change. The council voted to move ahead with amendments that would affect single-family homes and all new construction, commercial and residential.
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Sprinkler Helps Limit Damage in Oregon Apartment Fire
from The Oregonian – April 17, 2009
Fire officials are crediting a residential sprinkler system for containing a fire at the Wilsonville, Ore., Summit Apartments. "There's no telling what kind of damage this fire could have done," said Cassandra Ulven, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue spokeswoman. "But with the sprinkler system, damage was limited to one car in the garage, and nobody was hurt." More
Council Rejects Charging Fire Sprinkler Fees to Gainesville, Fla., Businesses
from Gainesville Times – April 9, 2009
Some members of the Gainesville, Fla., City Council are not having an easy time swallowing proposed fees from the Public Utilities Department.
Council members rejected a proposal from the water department to charge a monthly fee to in-city businesses with fire sprinkler systems. The monthly fee would have been based on tap size.
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