Next year, Pennsylvania will begin requiring sprinkler systems in all residential new construction, becoming the first state in the nation with such requirements. According to a Pittsburgh Tribune Review article, the Uniform Construction Code requires sprinklers in residential new construction as of January 1, 2011, and Pennsylvania state laws follow the UCC. Builders and homeowners seem to be up in arms about the new law, claiming that the additional cost is an unreasonable burden. Fire prevention groups and fire experts insist that sprinklers will save thousands of lives, millions in property damage and reduce the burden on municipal services.
Disillusioned idealist needs a place to rant. Complaints welcome but only if accompanied by intelligent suggestions for potential solutions.
Showing posts with label fires. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fires. Show all posts
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Duquesne Light: Negligence & Consumer Safety
We had quite the terrible storm here last Friday, but I was prepared. I settled in with provisions to nestle through the weekend snug as a bug. Unfortunately, Duquesne Light is making my life a living hell & I have to worry about my house burning down due to their complete negligence.
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