Monday, July 29, 2013

Rockford homebuilders, state fire marshal at odds over sprinklers - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

By Alex Gary and GateHouse Media Illinois

Matkaitis said modern home-building materials are more lightweight and prone to collapse before firefighters arrive. Sprinklers, said Matkaitis, would buy homeowners and firefighters time….

There are significant disagreements on the cost. The fire marshal’s office puts the estimate at $1.69 per square foot. Builders say the figure is closer to $3.50 and could be has high as $8.50 per square foot.

Read more: http://www.rrstar.com/news/x853693270/Rockford-homebuilders-state-fire-marshal-at-odds-over-sprinklers#ixzz2aRFEMIsr