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Current fire losses do not warrant fire sprinklers. Because of changes in residential construction technology, consumer behavior and the concerted efforts of fire fighters, home builders and other safety advocates, the number of fatal fires has dropped dramatically in the past 20 years and this trend continues, despite the significant population growth our nation continues to see. Each new home is a safer home that benefits from new products and improvements in construction techniques. The success of smoke alarm systems as a low-cost life saver cannot be understated. As smoke alarm systems are installed, fire deaths go down. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, less than 4 percent of residential fire fatalities between 2001 and 2004 were reported as occurring in homes with working smoke alarm systems. That's an incredible success rate. |
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