Do any studies exist that document the effectiveness of fire sprinklers?
“U.S. Experience with Sprinklers” (September, 2001) by Kimberly Rohr provides an excellent study of the use and experience of automatic fire sprinklers. This report was produced by and is available from the National Fire Protection Association by clicking here. Residential sprinklers have been required by the City of Scottsdale, Arizona for over fifteen years. A comprehensive report on its experience with residential fire sprinkler systems is available by clicking here from the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition.