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Roundtable Discussion on Local & Federal Incentives for Fire Sprinklers/Alarms
Roundtable discussion of federal and local fire sprinkler/alarm incentives for both commercial buildings and homes. Featured panelists include Hodgkins Building Inspector Dan Tholotowsky, Lockport Township FPD Deputy Chief Dave Bricker, NIFSAB Exec. Director Erik Hoffer, Plainfield FPD Fire Marshal Mary [...]
Tragic Fire Supports Des Plaines Home Fire Sprinkler Requirement
Orland Park, IL (January 27, 2021) – The deadly home fire in Des Plaines where four children under the age of six and their 25-year old mother died today is a sad reminder of why requiring fire sprinklers in new [...]
Fire Sprinkler Saves (Winter 2021 Edition)
Winter 2021 Sprinkler Saves in the Chicagoland area. You can submit stories here and view other saves here.
New Tax Incentive in CARES Act Can Prevent Commercial High-Rise Fires Like Today’s Jewelers Row Fire
Orland Park, IL (November 12, 2020) – Today’s early morning Chicago Loop high-rise fire on the 10th floor of the Mallers Building on Jewelers Row could have been prevented if the building was fully protected with fire sprinklers. The [...]
Fire Sprinkler Saves (Fall Edition 2020)
December 2020 Fire Sprinklers Control Fire in River North Spa CHICAGO, IL (December 31, 2020) - Fire sprinklers prevented a fire from spreading in a sauna area in a business in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. According to Chicago Fire Media, [...]
No Fire Sprinkler Protection in Chicago High-Rise Fire That Injured Six
Orland Park, IL (Sept. 15, 2020) – Six people were injured and one pet died after a fire broke out just after midnight on the 32nd floor of the 400 East Randolph residential high-rise building in Chicago. The 40-story [...]
Federal Tax Incentives Cover the Cost of Retrofitting Commercial Buildings With Fire Sprinklers
Fire sprinklers prevent the spread of fire, protecting property, business, employees, patrons and first responders. They also prevent economic loss due to business closure, provide insurance savings and decrease liability risks. If your property is not protected, there has [...]