A fire sprinkler system is an incredibly effective fire suppression system, but there are other methods available for homeowners to put out a small fire. Using a fire extinguisher or fire blanket can ...

If you're looking into new construction for your next home, you'll want to be sure it's fire safe. The nature and intensity of house fires have changed over ...

Multipurpose residential fire sprinkler systems combine fire sprinklers with a home's plumbing, which means that a plumber can often install both. And with the 2009 International Residential Code ...

A fire sprinkler system is a simple, but key, active component of a domestic or commercial building’s fire protection system. Installed in ceilings or side walls, the system consists of a water supply ...

QUINCY, Mass.—The cost of installing home fire sprinklers has decreased nationwide, and states that mandate home fire sprinklers have even lower installation costs, a new study by the Fire Protection ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Firefighters respond as quickly as they can when duty calls… but sometimes, fire travels even faster. With one simple installation to your home or business, a fire can be ...

According to the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), fire sprinkler systems can reduce injuries by at least 80%, reduce property damage by 90% and substantially reduce damage to the ...

CORRECTION: This story has been updated to add to a title for Fred Durso and correct the name of the National Fire Protection Association. A growing debate over a more reliable way to reduce fire ...