Omitting fire sprinkler requirements for years, is this city finally ready to embrace them?
By nfpa@jiveon.com Ever since the requirement to fire sprinkler new homes made it into all U.S. model building codes, Sheridan, Wyoming, officials have decided not to adopt it. Citing fire safety issues, the city now seems to be seriously considering this
Source:: NFPA – Fire Sprinkler Initiative
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