HomeFire Sprinklers Save Lives And Property (NAPSA)—When fire breaks out in a home, the smokeand heat intensify quickly, leaving people just minutes to escape safely. Working smoke alarms can alert them to the fire, but for the highest level of protection, the U.S. Fire Administration recommends homefire sprinklers. These sprin- klers are the most effective way to prevent damage caused by fire and to savelives. Homefire sprinklers are like having a firefighter right in the home. If a fire breaks out, the sprinklers are activated only in that area, not the entire home. The sprinklers can contain the fire and prevent it from spreading until help arrives. For homeowners, sprinklers are a wise investment. Not only can they contain or even extin- guish a fire as soon asit starts, sprinklers can also minimize dam- age from smoke and fire. Home fire sprinklers are designed to be smaller than commercial or indus- trial sprinklers, and the sprinkler heads can be coordinated with any room’s decor. A properly installed home sprinkler can save your life and property in the eventof a fire. combined with working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan, home fire sprinklers protect both lives and property. Installing home fire sprinklers is easily done when building new homes andcosts approx- imately one percent of a home’s total construction cost. Older homes can be retrofitted with sprinklers, but the cost may be higher than when installing them during the new-home construction process. Homefire sprinklers savelives, Most importantly, home fire loved ones, and property. The U.S. impaired people who have special escape needs, fire sprinklers add an extra measure of safety. When owners to protect what matters most by asking builders to install fire sprinklers. For more information about homefire sprinklers, go to usfa.fema.gov/public/hfs/sprin klers.shtm. sprinklers reduce the likelihood of fire death by more than 80 percent. For families with young children, seniors, and physically Fire Administration urges home-
