"like an EMT saying we really don't need seat belts or air bags."
And look how long and how many died before that became reality ! Are we asking firefighters what we want ?. I'd start with the height, area and construction type tables of the IBC, the sprinkler, fire alarm thresholds............... John Drucker Former EMS Crew Chief Firefighter -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George Church Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 2:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Interesting story.Watch video.(Why would a chief make acommentonoptional sprinklers?) Ya, we were going to have indoor plumbing but donchano they clog up, might freeze and flood the place, so we stuck with the 5 gallon bucket just inside the door to the garage. Guess the fire fighter doesn't know he'll end up with unsheathed TJI construction and no residential sprinklers in his town, like an EMT saying we really don't need seat belts or air bags. glc -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ryan J. Smith Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 1:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Interesting story.Watch video.(Why would a chief make a commentonoptional sprinklers?) This is actually a great example of why residential fire sprinkler requirements are needed. The home builder being interviewed makes the point that most homeowners given the option "would rather have a big refrigerator or fireplace" for the same money they would spend on a fire sprinkler system. Exactly the point...a home is only built once and most homeowners are putting in big refrigerators and fireplaces instead of a life safety system that will last the lifetime of the house. I'm guilty of this as well in the first home I built prior to being involved in the fire protection industry. I went for the built-in home theater and skipped right over the fire sprinkler option. Most people just aren't thinking fire safety when they are buying a new home. The easily neglected option to install residential fire sprinklers affects the fire safety of the occupants of that home for decades to come. The time to install is during home construction and the only way to ensure that happens is by mandating it through code requirements. Ryan Smith Residential Fire Sprinklers .com - Your Source for Home Fire Protection http://www.ResidentialFireSprinklers.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thomas Reinhardt Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 9:36 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Interesting story.Watch video.(Why would a chief make a comment onoptional sprinklers?) <<story.url>> The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: Shortcut to: http://www.kwch.com/Global/story.asp?S=9224219&nav=menu486_2_1 Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled. _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY: This email message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, nor is it, unless specifically stated, intended to be relied upon by any person or persons other than the individual or entity named above and no warranties or representations are made or intended to persons or entities not named above. If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone, return this message to the address above and delete all copies. Thank you. _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
