Santa Barbara, Calif., Approves Fire Sprinkler Mandate
from the Daily Sound – Aug. 5, 2009
Fire sprinklers will become an integral part of construction in Santa Barbara, Calif., after city leaders unanimously agreed to require new homes and commercial buildings to install sprinkler systems, a mandate that also applies to major remodels or additions. More

Home Sprinkler Rule Fuels Debate in Virginia
from Lynchburg News Advance – Aug. 10, 2009
A move to mandate sprinklers in every new home built in Virginia has homebuilders squaring off against firefighters. And right smack in the middle of the competing arguments, fears and voices is Charlottesville’s Fire Chief Charles Werner. More

Sprinklers Extinguish South Carolina Hotel Fire
from The Post and Courier – Aug. 6, 2009
A fire was extinguished quickly by automatic sprinklers at the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel in North Charleston, S.C. No one was injured. More

Sprinkler System Stops Spread of Alabama Apartment Fire
from The Tuscaloosa News- Aug. 6, 2009
A fire at an apartment complex in Tuscaloosa, Ala., was extinguished by a sprinkler system before it could spread to other apartments. “The sprinkler system did exactly what it was supposed to do. This most likely would have been a major catastrophe without it,” Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Service Assistant Chief George White said. More

AFSA's Residential System Layout School - Oct. 5-9
from AFSA - Aug. 5, 2009
Register to attend AFSA's first ever System Layout School for Residential One- and Two-Family Dwellings in Dallas October 5-9, 2009. This five-day class will provide hands-on training in the layout and calculation of a residential fire sprinkler system. Upon completion, you should understand the basics of residential layout and how to apply NFPA 13D and P2904 of IRC. More

Virginia Fire Marshal Sides with Town of Pulaski on Sprinkler
from The South West Times - Aug. 6, 2009
A Virginia state fire marshal agrees with the Town of Pulaski, Va., that a sprinkler system should be included in the train station rebuild. The town plans to start taking bids on the rebuild soon, with the sprinkler system being bid as an option. If the insurance company still refuses to cover the cost, it will be up to town council to decide whether to cover the cost of the fire suppression system or whether to pursue the matter in court. More

Sprinkler Puts Out Alaska Restaurant Fire
from HomerNews.com – Aug. 5, 2009
An automatic sprinkler system kept a small fire from spreading at Crabbie's Restaurant in Homer, Alaska, across from the Homer Volunteer Fire Department station. No one was at the restaurant at the time, and there were no injuries.More