NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative

Read the March 2013 issue of NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter

The dangers of lightweight construction when exposed to fire are documented in several studies. An NFPA Journal® cover story highlights UL studies on lightweight construction and the threat it poses to firefighters. The new issue of NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter takes a closer look at lightweight construction and the relationship between fire and engineered wood construction assemblies.

Also in this issue:

• Manufactured housing committee considers fire sprinklers
• Fire Marshal Tony Apfelbeck talks about financial incentives for sprinkler installations
• Getting homebuilders on board with fire sprinklers
• Ten tips for communicating with legislators
• NFPA 13D: Update on sloped ceilings

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Fire Sprinkler Initiative Newsletter: We asked, you told us; we listened

In December 2012, we embarked on a quest to find out what the readers of the Fire Sprinkler Initiative (FSI) Newsletter liked/or didn't like about it and to determine areas of interest and topics that we could feature in the future.

We accomplished the above with a survey, which we sent to 3,000 random subscribers, and also included a link to the survey in the December 2012 FSI newsletter. As an incentive we entered those who provided contact information in a drawing for a flip video camera. The camera is on its way to the winner from Township of Falls, PA

We are grateful for the excellent response we received. Overall, we found out that you are pleased with what we are doing. All your comments were extremely helpful and we will work dilligently to incorporate your suggestions and provide the information you told us you wanted to see in our monthly newsletter. On top of the topics that we cover on a regular basis, we will strive to provide increased and timely information in the following areas:

• Technology
• Codes and standards
• Legislation/Adoptions
• International news
• Fire incidents/sprinkler saves

We have one more favor to ask. We find that our readers and filed advocates are one of the best sources of information. Please help us to identify stories/items of interest regarding home fire sprinklers as you come across them in your daily/work life. Contact us and let us know.

Thanks!

Read the September issue of NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter

California is one of two states to mandate fire sprinklers in all new one- and two-family homes. Early on in the process, the Office of the State Fire Marshal brought together stakeholders in order to ease the implementation of the requirement. A task force was created comprising members of the fire service, building and public health officials, water purveyors, as well as state and national organizations. The September issue of NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter offers up the comprehensive report issued by the task force that includes valuable recommendations that other states and municipalities can take to heart.

We also feature video of a Massachusets family whose new home includes sprinklers, which offer them peace of mind because twin sons live with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy and would have difficulty escaping a fire.

Subscribe today to automatically receive our monthly Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter. It's free, informative, and will keep you up to date on anti-sprinkler legislation, our advocacy efforts, and other sprinkler-related news.

Read the August issue of NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter

"I fear that what we're experiencing in the fire sprinkler battle is what marathon runners refer to as 'The Wall '– a numb mind, zero energy and not enough muscle power to pull us through to the finish line." In the August issue of Fire Sprinkler Initiative News, we feature a rallying cry issued by Fire Rescue Magazine's Timothy Sendelbach, who provides an excellent overview of the mighty influence of our nation's fire service, and why we need to rally to overcome the politics and other roadblocks that threaten our fire sprinkler efforts.

Our monthly e-newsletter also reminds us that your family - and your precious pets - are all safer with home fire sprinklers, and congratulates Maryland Fire Marshal Bill Barnard for receiving the "Bringing Safety Home" award from NFPA and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition.

Subscribe today to automatically receive our monthly Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter. It's free, informative, and will keep you up to date on anti-sprinkler legislation, our advocacy efforts, and other sprinkler-related news.

Read the July issue of NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter

The July issue of NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter looks at the fire safety problem with lightweight construction, and in particular, a tragedy that saddened an entire New York community, and reignited a debate about the fire safety of new homes built with lightweight construction materials. We also provide an update on 2012 sprinkler legislation, an effort to help dispel Hollywood movie myths about sprinklers, a new video that helps homeowners understand fire sprinklers and an effort in Illinois to require home fire sprinklers in all new homes. 

Subscribe today to automatically receive our monthly Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter. It's free, informative, and will keep you up to date on anti-sprinkler legislation, our advocacy efforts, and other sprinkler-related news.

Read the June issue of NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter

The new issue of Fire Sprinkler Initiative News, NFPA's monthly e-newsletter, features a call by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) to support the installation of sprinkler systems in all new one- and two- family homes. We also look at burn survivor from Pennsylvania who has become an outspoken advocate for sprinklers, and how a sprinkler system in a Habitat for Humanity home in North Carolina has already proved its worth. We also showcase the latest sprinkler legislative news from Oklahoma and South Carolina, and showcase the step-by-step process you can follow to become a sprinkler advocate in your community.

Subscribe today to automatically receive our monthly Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter. It's free, informative, and will keep you up to date on anti-sprinkler legislation, our advocacy efforts, and other sprinkler-related news.

Read the May issue of NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter

The new issue of Fire Sprinkler Initiative News, NFPA's monthly e-newsletter, features a new partnership betweem NFPA and Green Builder® Media that will mean millions of people will learn about the environmental impact of fire sprinklers. We also look at exactly how fire sprinklers help protect the environment. We highlight important home fire sprinkler news from both Maryland and Minnesota, and feature a video interview about a new program in an Alaska community that offers homeowners a tax credit for installing home fire sprinklers.

Subscribe today to automatically receive our monthly Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter. It's free, informative, and will keep you up to date on anti-sprinkler legislation, our advocacy efforts, and other sprinkler-related news.

Read the April issue of NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter

The new issue of Fire Sprinkler Initiative News, NFPA's monthly e-newsletter, features Chief Brian Black, who tells a compelling story about a fire that destroyed his home. We also look back at last month's Home Fire Sprinkler Summit in Chicago, where NFPA President Jim Shannon said that NFPA is in the fight for sprinkler for the "long haul", and where Canadian homebuilder Murray Pound said that installing home fire sprinklers is part of being a responsible builder.

Subscribe today to automatically receive our monthly Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter. It's free, informative, and will keep you up to date on anti-sprinkler legislation, our advocacy efforts, and other sprinkler-related news.

Read the March 2012 issue of NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter

The new issue of Fire Sprinkler Initiative News, NFPA's monthly e-newsletter, has details of a HUD committee debate on sprinkler requirements in manufactured housing. We also feature the story of Linda Chavis of South Carolina, who lost her firefighter son in a home fire. She has since become a sprinkler advocate and is featured in NFPA's "Faces of Fire" campaign.

We also look at:

• the defeat of a sprinkler proposal in Massachusetts, and updates on other anti-sprinkler efforts around the United States
• NFPA's effort to get more enforcers participating on its technical committees
• a new Research Foundation report on the fire protection water demand for various building types

Subscribe today to automatically receive our monthly Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter. It's free, informative, and will keep you up to date on anti-sprinkler legislation, our advocacy efforts, and other sprinkler-related news.

Read the January issue of NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter

The new issue of Fire Sprinkler Initiative News, NFPA's monthly e-newsletter, features Canadian homebuilder Murray Pound, who long rejected the notion of home fire sprinklers, but has become an outspoken sprinkler advocate.

We also look at:

• how a condo fire underscores the case for sprinklers in Massachusetts
• efforts of a New Jersey coalition to jump start a sprinkler bill
• the dangers of too much stuff
• a new report that will study impact of sprinklers in reducing fire injuries

Subscribe today to automatically receive our monthly Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter. It's free, informative, and will keep you up to date on anti-sprinkler legislation, our advocacy efforts, and other sprinkler-related news.