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2. Fire sprinkler system - Wikipedia

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   Consequently, the total building cost is often decreased by installing a sprinkler system and saving money in the other aspects of the project, as compared to building a non-sprinklered structure. In 2011, Pennsylvania and California became the first US states to require sprinkler systems in all new residential construction. [ 10 ]

3. Rich Californians in fire-prone areas are paying up to $150K ...

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   Homes with wood siding or cedar shakes can be treated with fire-retardant chemicals, though in California, such treatments must meet standards set by the [California State Fire Marshall] 9https ...

4. Worcester councilors look for ways to help businesses in need ...

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   These restrictions are rooted in the state building code, which originates from the 2003 fire at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, where 100 people died. White Eagle upgrades

5. Sprinkler fitting - Wikipedia

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   Sprinkler systems installed by sprinkler fitters can include the underground supply as well as integrated overhead piping systems and standpipes. The fire suppression piping may contain water, air (in a dry system), antifreeze, gas or chemicals as in a hood system, or a mixture producing fire retardant foam. Sprinkler fitters work with a ...

6. Fire suppression system - Wikipedia

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   Although historically only used in factories and large commercial buildings, systems for homes and small buildings are now available at a cost-effective price. [3] Fire sprinkler systems are extensively used worldwide, with over 40 million sprinkler heads fitted each year.

7. Fire Sprinklers: Are They Worth a Life? - AOL

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   A fire at a home in rural Pennsylvania killed seven children Tuesday night, a day after state representatives voted to repeal a law that went into effect January 1 requiring fire sprinklers in all ...