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THE CASE FOR RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLERS IN DEPARTMENT MASTER PLANS
It’s common for fire departments to prepare and follow a Master Plan. Typically, this identifies the community’s risks and lays out a strategy to be used over the next
Fire Sprinklers Help Achieve Affordable Homes
With the increasing demand for new and affordable homes, many municipalities are looking for innovative ways to increase accessible housing. One strategy gaining traction is to reduce development costs by
LOCAL FIRE CHIEFS NEED TO PLAY A ROLE IN SUBDIVISION DESIGN
The participation of fire chiefs in the design of subdivisions in their communities is an essential component of an effective community risk reduction program. Every design should reflect the capabilities
WEIGHING RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLERS: MORE THAN A SIMPLE COST-BENEFIT EQUATION
Housing affordability is a major issue across Canada. When considering this problem’s impact on buyers and weighing potential solutions, there are many aspects that should be considered. Too often, the
FIRE SPRINKLERS AND INJURY REDUCTION
Although we are all familiar with the lifesaving benefits of fire sprinklers, we do not spend too much time reviewing the reduction in injuries that these systems also provide. The
Fire Sprinklers – An essential component of affordable housing
Recent announcements from both the Canadian and U.S. governments have placed high importance on the need to increase the stock of affordable housing. In Canada, the Trudeau government has announced