Links
Many additional resources are available for those interested in learning more about fire sprinklers:
American Fire Sprinkler Association
The American Fire Sprinkler Association is a non-profit, international association representing open shop fire sprinkler contractors, dedicated to the educational advancement of its members and promotion of the use of automatic fire sprinkler systems.
Common Voices
Common Voices is an advocates' coalition sponsored by the National Fire Sprinkler Association. The advocates that serve as the Coalitions Advisory Committee have all been directly affected by fire. By bringing their voices together, the NFSA hopes to assist the advocates in their quest to ensure that others will not have to deal with similar tragedies. This Coalition strives to make a difference by sharing their stories and influencing change.
Fire Protection Research Foundation
The nonprofit Fire Protection Research Foundation works to plan, manage and communicate research in support of the NFPA mission: to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life. In September 2008, the Foundation released a report showing that the cost of installing residential fire sprinklers averages $1.61 per square foot.
Fire Safety Council
FireSafety.gov is a one-stop information resource on the Internet for residential fire safety and prevention information distributed by the federal government. Its Web site contains statistical information on residential fires.
Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition
The nonprofit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition is a leading resource for independent, noncommercial information about residential fire sprinklers. The HFSC has developed educational material about automatic home fire sprinkler systems, how they work, why they provide affordable protection and answers to common myths and misconceptions about their operation. The HFSC Web site includes detailed information for consumers, builders, the fire service, real estate agents, insurance agents, and local officials.
International Association of Fire Chiefs
The International Association of Fire Chiefs represents the leadership of over 1.2 million firefighters and emergency responders. IAFC members are the world's leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety legislation.
International Residential Code Fire Sprinkler Coalition
The International Residential Code Fire Sprinkler Coalition is a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to promote the health, safety and welfare of the public and emergency responders by supporting the installation of fire sprinklers in residential occupancies. The IRCFSC Web site features many useful resources, including a map of state and local supporting organizations.
National Fire Protection Association
National Fire Protection Association is the authority of fire, electrical, and building safety. The NFPA's fact sheet on home fire sprinklers includes facts and figures about the technology, a free report on the "U.S. Experience with Sprinklers and Other Automatic Fire Extinguishing Equipment", and information about NFPA 13D, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes.
National Fire Sprinkler Association
The mission of the National Fire Sprinkler Association is to protect lives and property from fire through the wide-spread acceptance of the fire sprinkler concept. Download this free guide on "Residential Fire Sprinklers: A Step-by-Step Approach for Communities" (PDF, 3 MB)
National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce whose mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. In 2007, NIST published a report on the Benefit-Cost Analysis of Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems.
Residential Fire Safety Institute
The Residential Fire Safety Institute (RFSI) is a public interest group created in 1982 to promote fire-safe homes through built-in fire protection and fire safety education. The RFSI Web site features many useful resources, including this list of answers to home builders objections.
U.S. Fire Administration
The mission of the USFA is to foster a solid foundation in prevention, preparedness, and response by providing national leadership to local fire and emergency services. The USFA Web site states: "It is the official position of the U.S. Fire Administration that all Americans should be protected against death, injury, and property loss resulting from fire in their residences. All homes should be equipped with smoke alarms and automatic fire sprinklers, and families should prepare and practice emergency escape plans." USFA information on fire sprinklers.