00 — Why sprinklers
Why fire sprinklers.
The numbers behind automatic protection.
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They hold fires small
According to NFPA, the vast majority of fires are contained with just one or two sprinkler heads activating. Automatic fire sprinkler systems have proven to provide the best protection against loss of life and property.
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They save money
Fire sprinklers also save money in buildings that experience fire losses: an almost 70% reduction in fire damage costs, from an average of $13,900 per fire loss in an unsprinklered building to $4,400 in a sprinklered building.
Cost of a fire loss
Sprinklered vs. unsprinklered.
Average cost per fire loss
Almost 70% less fire damage cost in a sprinklered building.
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Schools and homes
A FEMA Topical Fire Research report on school fires listed the average loss per school structure fire at $15,956. In homes, nearly 80% of all fire-related deaths involve residential fires, and a home fire occurs once every 79 seconds in the U.S. Sprinklers installed in private homes are proven to reduce fatalities and minimize property damage.
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Quick answers
According to NFPA, the vast majority of fires are contained by one or two heads.
The rapid response controls the fire and helps to reduce smoke and dangerous fumes.
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