Mandatory fire sprinklers considered for Calgary

	CTV Calgary
	The fire department and at least one alderman are calling for mandatory sprinkler systems. Mandatory fire sprinklers considered for Calgary Updated: Fri Nov. 27 2009 16:45:36 CTVcalgary.ca A Calgary alderman says all new homes should have a fire sprinkler system but home builders are not impressed. Ward 4 Alderman Bob Hawkesworth will put forward a motion on Monday asking for a feasibility study into the idea. He has the support of the Calgary Fire Department which says there has never been a death in North America in a home that had such a system. But the Canadian Home Builders Association is against the idea. Officials say the costs of sprinkler systems are several thousand dollars and insurance rates can go up due to the risk of flood damage. Please Add Comments \| Comment(s)

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