Jun 25, 2008

Rebuttal to Sprinkler Fitter Unions Support of Fire Sprinklers Article

by Steve Leyton

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This rebuttal is in response to the article written by Randy D. Roxson. Sprinkler Fitter Unions Across Nation Support Fire Sprinklers Not surprisingly, Mr. Roxson completely misstates my position on the issue of fire sprinkler fitter training and certification. As [...]

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Jun 25, 2008

Sprinkler Fitter Unions Across Nation Support Fire Sprinklers

by Randy D. Roxson

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Recently, Steve Leyton, an adamant opponent of California’s AB 2288 (Torrico), which will require sprinkler installers to be trained, submitted an article to this site entitled “SPRINKLER FITTERS UNION TO OPPOSE FIRE SPRINKLERS”. While this makes a good headline to [...]

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Jun 25, 2008

Florida Developer Cuts Deal With City On Fire Sprinklers

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By CHRISTIAN M. WADE – Tampa Tribune ZEPHYRHILLS – The developer of a massive town home project could be exempted from the new municipal sprinkler law, under a tentative agreement reached with city officials. Miami-based Lennar Homes LLC – developer [...]

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Jun 25, 2008

One Person Dead After Maryland House Fire

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MyFox Washington DC BOWIE, MD – Fire crews say one person was found dead after an early-morning house fire in Prince George’s County on Tuesday, but they’re still trying to determine what started it. Firefighters say the blaze sparked at [...]

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Jun 24, 2008

Manchester, NH Fire Quickly Quelled – Fire Sprinkler System Credited

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By PAT GROSSMITH – The Union Leader MANCHESTER – An early warning smoke alarm system, along with sprinklers, are being credited with containing a fire this morning to a ground floor bedroom in an Eastern Avenue apartment building. District Chief [...]

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Jun 24, 2008

Installing Residential Fire Sprinklers – Travis Mack – Case Study

by Ryan J. Smith

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. Location: Gilbert, AZ Home Type: Single Family Yr Built: 2007 Sq. Ft.: 2694 Yr Sprinklers Installed: 2007 Sprinkler Cost: $4000* In 2007, Travis Mack decided to have his new Gilbert, Arizona, home built with residential fire sprinklers. Travis reasons, [...]

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Jun 23, 2008

Fire Sprinklers Vital in Fire Safety

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By Russell Sanders – Courier Journal The No. 1 priority of government at all levels is public safety. Elected and appointed officials often talk about the importance of fire safety, but it’s nothing but rhetoric if they don’t participate in [...]

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Jun 23, 2008

Renton, WA Home Designer Says Fire Sprinklers Not Always Cost Effective

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By Karl Koning – RentonReporter.com As a residential designer in Renton, I feel compelled to respond to a recent letter to the editor. My goal as a designer is to produce the best home solution for my client. This may [...]

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Jun 20, 2008

Wasilla, AK Fire Officials: Fire Sprinkler System Prevents Further Damage

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Fort Mills Times WASILLA, Alaska — Officials in Wasilla are crediting a sprinkler system with preventing extensive damage during a fire at a senior independent living facility. The fire started Sunday in a recliner located in one of the facility’s [...]

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Jun 19, 2008

Seattle, WA Fire Hits Eastlake Apartments

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By Charles E. Brown – Seattle Times A neighbor across the hall from Diana Martin’s second-floor unit in the Roanoke Terrace apartment building led her to safety Monday afternoon. Her 12-year-old tabby cat, Fitzgerald, was overcome by smoke and resuscitated [...]

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