You’ve seen it in the movies. A lighter held up to one sprinkler sets off the entire fire sprinkler system, floods the place with water and causes everyone to evacuate (usually so someone can escape the building undetected). It makes for a nice Hollywood scene, but this isn’t how a home fire sprinkler system actually […]
Fire is one of the most destructive forces in nature. Whether it’s caused by weather-related events like lightning or manmade forces like electrical problems, improperly discarded cigarettes or other causes, if left unchecked, fire will destroy everything in its path. It can also spread very fast and quickly get out of control. Aside from prevention, […]
Residential sprinkler systems are not mandated by code in most homes in the United States. However, when installed, they are crucial safety features that protect homes from fire. Why don’t more homes have these sprinkler systems if they’re so beneficial? Part of this is due to the age of homes, but another issue is misconceptions […]