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 condominium building is not […]
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 never been a better time to retrofit or upgrade fire sprinkler systems in existing commercial structures, thanks to significant tax incentives passed […]
Fire Sprinkler 101 Live Virtual Class
Introduction to Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
The FREE class is a great learning opportunity for new fire and building inspectors/officials or those that need a refresher.
IMPORTANT: If you wish to participate on both days, you must register separately for each day.
Part 1: Thursday, August 27 (8:30 a.m. – Noon)
Register at https://bit.ly/sprinklers101-sprinklers
• Identify the various types of sprinklers and their typical uses.
• […]
Long-Time Fire Sprinkler Advocate, Wheeling Fire Chief Keith MacIsaac Retires
Wheeling Fire Chief Keith MacIsaac retired in May after 30 years with the fire department. As a fire sprinkler advocate, Chief MacIsaac helped Wheeling become one of the first Illinois communities to require fire sprinklers in all new commercial and residential buildings (including one– and two-family homes) in 2000. He continued defending the fire sprinkler ordinance over the years […]