The city of Prior Lake’s attempt to spur economic development now includes repealing a fire ordinance that required sprinkler systems in new commercial buildings or existing business that expand.

Prior Lake’s fire chief is hoping City Council members will tip the balance between fire codes and economic development in favor of safety. On Monday, council members considered repealing Subdivision ...

Protecting single-family homes with fire-protection sprinklers makes good sense when it comes to safety, but is it worth the cost? That’s the question local government and building industry officials ...

YARMOUTH, Maine—Water-mist fire suppression systems aren't just for ships—they are increasingly used in land-based applications, such as historic buildings and hospitals. But are they the equivalent ...

On August 22, a fire broke out in a Bellevue apartment that completely destroyed 21 units and displaced residents from more than four dozen units in the complex. It took 88 medical, support and fire ...

Sprinkler system design and construction are paramount to fire suppression and safety in all industrial facilities. They have more significance within the waste, recycling and scrap metal industries ...

Fires in residential structures with sprinkler systems do so little damage, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office doesn’t keep statistics on them. “Because if a sprinkler system goes off, a large, ...

On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, several families sifted mournfully through the blackened rubble of Century Oaks apartment building, destroyed by fire the day before. They were searching for shoes, ...

ATLANTA — The Georgia State Fire Marshal tells Channel 2 Action News that a report detailing fire protection system problems at the GSU Stadium is not as concerning as it may look, and people are only ...