Home fire sprinklers sit at the intersection of safety, cost, and building policy, promising to stop small flames from ...

The local adopted fire and building codes specify when sprinkler systems need to be installed. These codes do not specify the system design, type, or limitations. Most model codes send the user to ...

YARMOUTH, Maine—Water-mist fire suppression systems aren't just for ships—they are increasingly used in land-based applications, such as historic buildings and hospitals. But are they the equivalent ...

Fire protection systems—sprinklers, alarms, detectors, suppression units, and monitoring networks—form the backbone of a ...