Debate over fire sprinklers in town’s new homes reaches crucial vote
By nfpa@jiveon.com Arguments from proponents and opponents of home fire sprinklers will culminate in a crucial vote by the city council for Gig Harbor, Washington, on whether to sprinkler its new dwellings. Not requiring this life-safety technology would be “shortsighted,”
Source:: NFPA – Fire Sprinkler Initiative
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