Home Fire Protection
We have all seen the proverbial fire sprinklers in commercial and public buildings but have you ever though of installing them in your home? Studies have shown that having a fire sprinkler system can increase the chances of surviving a home fire by some 80 plus percent. Some areas are now making fire sprinkler systems a requirement for new residential construction, in Scottsdale Arizonian all new home construction has included home sprinkler systems since 1986, since that time no one has died in a home fire with a sprinkler system.The cost of installing a home fire protection sprinkler system will vary depending on where you live and whether you are installing it in new construction or remolding. Studies have shown that the cost to include the sprinkler system in new construction is only about a $1.00 per square foot this installation cost is quickly offset by the reduced rates that insurance companies for houses with sprinkler systems. Retrofit sprinkler system installation is about twice the cost of installation in a new house. The NFPA which governs home fire sprinklers currently has two types of sprinklers that they recommend. The first type is a separated system that ties directly Continue reading ‘Home Fire Protection’ »
