Did you know that, according to the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), 92% of civilian structure fire deaths were at a home? It is
a scary statistic, but it also highlights the need for fire
sprinklers in Minneapolis homes. As a matter of fact, homes throughout the
country (and even the world) can definitely benefit from working fire
sprinklers. Here are a few more facts
about these life-saving fire suppression devices.
- No matter how old your home is, fire sprinklers are a proven way to help fight a fire if one ever breaks out. They can be installed in older homes. Plus, they are now required by Minnesota law in all new homes that are more than 4500 square feet in size.
- It only takes three minutes for a home fire to become deadly, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Furniture nowadays is made out of materials that are more flammable than they used to be. These materials can quickly ignite and spread the fire, making it difficult for the home’s occupants to get out.
- Fire sprinklers are just as important as fire alarms in terms of helping the home’s occupants get out safely. Fire alarms will alert you that there is a problem. When the fire sprinklers turn on, they can suppress the fire enough that you and your family members have a chance to get out safely.
- Fire sprinklers are made in such a way that they work independently of one another. So you don’t have to worry that, just because one sprinkler goes off, all of the other ones will too. And they are activated by high levels of heat, so burning a piece of toast will not set them off.
- Regular inspections of your fire sprinklers by Brothers Fire Protection can help ensure they are working properly when it matters the most. Generally, they do not need a lot of maintenance.
- You can have the pipes insulated if you are worried about the water in the fire sprinklers freezing during the winter months.
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