Why are they against fire sprinklers?

Even though Southwest Industrial Gases handled extremely flammable material, it was not required to have fire sprinklers because its building existed before new fire codes took effect.

"Sprinkler systems can immediately cool cylinders, reducing the likelihood of additional cylinder releases, fire spread and off-site consequences," the board's safety bulletin said.

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Why are home builders against sprinklers? I' ve been in the sprinkler industry for 35 years and cost is not the problem. The cost of the residential sprinkler system is less than adding a Jacuzzi tub. The average cost is about $1.25 per square foot. What is the real problem home builders have with sprinklers? The value of fire sprinklers have been documented over and over. Please some advocate of the home builders speak out I challenge you to leave a comment on this website and tell me what is the problem? Do the home builders association have something against saving lives?

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