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Residential Sprinklers - General Information
Home Fire Sprinklers Save Lives
Recognizing that residential sprinkler systems used in conjunction with properly installed and functioning smoke alarms save lives and property, the Frederick County Board of County Commissioners passed a Residential Sprinkler Ordinance that became effective July 20, 2006.Fire kills more people in the United States annually than all natural disasters combined. In fact, more than 4,000 people perish in fires each year, and ironically, most fire deaths occur in the very place where we feel safest - our own homes. Home fires often happen at night when people are sleeping. In less than 3 minutes, a room can become engulfed in flames before anyone awakens. Those at highest risk are the very young and older adults, who may have difficulty making a quick escape.
Smoke Alarms
Smoke Alarms are essential in every household. They're designed to detect, not control a fire. Home fire sprinklers complement the smoke alarm's work, providing a way to fight flames and minimize smoke immediately. In less time than it would take most Fire Departments to arrive on the scene, home fire sprinklers can contain and even extinguish a fire. There's less damage, and less chance of deadly smoke and gases reaching your family.Advantages of a Home Fire Sprinkler System
With Fire Sprinklers
- The sprinkler closest to the fire activates
- Water contains or extinguishes the fire
- Residents have time to safely escape
- Surrounding rooms are protected from damage
Without Fire Sprinklers
- Flames grow and move room to room
- Heat and toxic gases spread
- In 3 minutes or less, the fire becomes deadly
- Flashover occurs and the gases and combustible materials burst into flames
Links to Residential Sprinkler Information
- Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition
- National Fire Sprinkler Safety Association
- American Fire Sprinkler Association
- Coalition for Home Safety