A growing number of new-home builders are choosing multipurpose fire sprinklers over traditional standalone or independent systems because of their affordability and ease of installation.
In the 15 years since Prince George's County enacted a residential fire sprinkler ordinance, there has not been one single fire fatality in a home with sprinklers, compared to more than 100 deaths in homes without this protection.
"It's important to realize that not all fire sprinkler systems are created equal," says Jayson Drake, senior product manager, Plumbing and Fire Safety, for Uponor North America. "The same plumber who installs the kitchen sink can install the fire sprinklers, saving builders time and expense," explains Drake, whose company has been manufacturing such systems for more than a decade.
As more states require this life-safety technology, costs of both standalone and multipurpose fire sprinkler systems are expected to decline.
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