sprinkler system

Example Sentences

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The company has upgraded the fire sprinkler system and is working on resolving “all of the city’s issues.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

But Ridder has been frustrated by delays in inspections to verify compliance with new building codes, such as requiring a fire sprinkler system in the roof.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

He drew inspiration from Canada, which permits a lower design standard for small residential buildings under three stories—not requiring a sprinkler system, for example.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2025

Investigators said although a sprinkler system was not mandatory for an open-sided multi-storeys, it would have "changed and delayed the pattern of fire spread".

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024

They were at a house where two months earlier they’d installed a sprinkler system.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar