Building With Home Fire Sprinklers

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Include Fire Sprinklers When You Build Your New Home

Ask your builder or architect if they have experience working with fire sprinklers and if they know a sprinkler contractor.

If they don’t, talk to your local fire department for recommendations.
You can also do a web search or look in the Yellow pages.
Ask the sprinkler contractor if they have experience with NFPA 13D systems (the standard for home fire sprinklers).
Fire sprinklers are definitely not a Do-It-Yourself project. They have to be carefully engineered and installed correctly.
If your builder does not want to build with sprinklers, contact other builders in your area who will work with you.
Your sprinkler contractor will work with you to decide what type of sprinklers are best for your home. You can choose the traditional pendent style or concealed sprinklers.
If freezing is a problem in your area, you might use sidewall sprinklers to avoid running piping in your attic.
Sprinklers are installed as part of the construction process, usually right after plumbing and electrical.

If you are doing a home renovation you can add sprinklers as part of the project. Retrofitting Fire Sprinklers.