In state with one of the worst fire death rates, safety advocates want all new homes sprinklered
By nfpa@jiveon.com According to NFPA’s “U.S. Fire Death Rates by State” report released last year, South Carolina has one of the highest in the nation; its fire death rate was ranked seventh in the nation. Eight of the 10 states with the highest fire death
Source:: NFPA – Fire Sprinkler Initiative
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