Sprinklers: By the numbers

Statistics don't lie.  They can be spun in ways that serve a purpose, but the numbers are always the numbers, no matter the spin. 

In the argument SUPPORTING sprinkler protection, the numbers are overwhelmingly in support of the facts:
Fire Sprinklers are incredibly efficient at saving both lives and property. 

Even the most proficient 'spin doctors' out there will have trouble making these numbers say something different.

It is our belief here at The Life Safety Manifesto that the general public, and even the legislators of this great state of Wisconsin are being mislead and misinformed about the effectiveness of sprinklers by private, "For Profit" (and very well funded) organizations.  

If they are successful, the effects of this misinformation and potential decisions made by our misinformed legislators will have long lasting, and potentially deadly effects on the lives of the people who visit, live in, or work in non-sprinkler protected structures.

Why would anyone fight against systems that would save lives and property? 

Profit.  That's why. 

These special interest groups are worried that their (already significant) profit margin on a building will be reduced too much by the additional cost of sprinklers. 

The truth of the matter: They believe that their bottom line is worth more than any of the lives that are put at risk when fire sprinklers are intentionally NOT installed

While it is true, It does cost a little extra money at the time of construction to install a sprinkler system; however that additional money is far from making the overall the cost of the structure prohibitive or too high for business's to sustain.

In fact, Contrary to what the special interests claim; the required installation of sprinkler systems does not prevent structures from being built, sold or occupied at a rate that is hard to keep up with.(Take a look around Sun Prairie...no shortage of new buildings going up...).

Getting back to the  numbers, click the below links to view a recent report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) on the effectiveness of sprinklers. 

PLEASE draw your own conclusions about whether or not sprinkler systems are worth every penny, and let your elected representatives know that THEY WORK FOR YOU.

NFPA Research: U.S. Experience with Sprinklers

Fact sheet - Sprinklers in Reported U.S. Fires during 2010 to 2014

Fact Sheet - Sprinklers in Reported U.S. Home Fires During 2010 to 2014