The most effective means of combating a fire in a residential occupancy is a properly designed, installed, and maintained fire sprinkler system. These systems use automatic fire sprinklers that ...

Inventors began experimenting with automatic sprinklers around 1860. These systems started out as pipes with holes drilled in them. When a fire occurred, the water was turned on to control the fire.

View Partners in Progress: From Homes to High Rises via Firehouse’s proprietary digital platform Clarity. Retrofitting a new automatic sprinkler system into an existing building increases the fire ...

You have heard the benefits of residential sprinkler systems and this article is intended to give some brief facts about the installation of residential sprinkler ...

Much attention has been given to active fire protection systems, such as fire sprinklers, that are designed to suppress fires. While automatic sprinklers are reliable, they are neither absolute nor ...

YARMOUTH, Maine—Water-mist fire suppression systems aren't just for ships—they are increasingly used in land-based applications, such as historic buildings and hospitals. But are they the equivalent ...

Whether building or buying a newly constructed home, making it safe and secure for the inhabitants should be a priority. Today’s homeowners often ask for alarm systems, carbon monoxide detectors, ...

Town council member Scott Prince was one of the three votes against the motion, along with Chico Thuon and Lindsay Hardy. Mayor Sarah Smith Hymes and council members Amy Phillips, Tamra Underwood and ...