There's no doubt that home fire sprinklers save lives. As an established technology with a solid track record for protecting people and property, more widespread installation of home fire sprinklers can play a significant role in protecting the public from fire in the years to come. This comprehensive set of materials will help educate about the tremendous value of home fire sprinklers and motivate local municipalities to adopt codes requiring their installation in all new homes.
Communicating home fire sprinklers
NFPA resources
Fire Sprinkler Initiative resources
NFPA’s Fire Sprinkler Initiative is an advocacy campaign aimed at increasing the use of home fire sprinklers via the adoption of code requirements for this technology. The campaign offers an array of free resources to help you make a convincing case for fire sprinkler requirements
Local media can help keep your community safe with home fire sprinklers
Customize these resources and work with local media to help spread the word about home fire sprinklers.
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Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition
Including fire sprinklers in your new home is a great idea that can save your family members’ lives. But it does raise many questions. The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition web site was designed to answer your questions and simplify the process. HFSC offers educational material with details about installed home fire sprinkler systems, how they work, why they provide affordable protection and answers to common myths and misconceptions about their operation. There is also information about retrofitting your existing home.