Research & Reports
NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative will keep you up-to-date on the latest research, reports and statistics on home fire sprinklers.
Home fire sprinklers save lives and property. With access to reports and data on residential fire, advocates are equipped with the facts to support the requirement for home sprinklers.
NFPA issues updated Safety Alert regarding antifreeze in sprinkler systems
Following reports of a fire incident involving a sprinkler system that contained a high concentration antifreeze solution, research and standards development activities were begun to address concerns raised by the combustibility of antifreeze solutions in residential sprinkler systems. On April 5, 2011, NFPA issued new requirements for sprinkler systems containing antifreeze. For the latest information on this important topic visit: www.nfpa.org/antifreeze
NFPA Senior Engineer Matt Klaus talks about new TIAs regarding antifreeze in residential sprinklers.