Residential Fire Sprinklers for Compact Development

In a Nutshell – Why Are We Here? Draft ordinance Draft ordinance It is not a “zero-based” ordinance It is not a “zero-based” ordinance It is intended to address impacts of “compact development” (HDR and some MDR) It is intended to address impacts of “compact development” (HDR and some MDR) Builder benefits Builder benefits We are giving consideration to design alternatives We are giving consideration to design alternatives How much is this going to cost? How much is this going to cost? Less than $2.00/sq. foot Less than $2.00/sq. foot In some cases less than $1.00/sq. foot In some cases less than $1.00/sq. foot Working to control water fees Working to control water fees

This presentation will help you understand how residential fire sprinklers can: Save lives Save lives Reduce injuries Reduce injuries Save millions of dollars from property loss Save millions of dollars from property loss Mitigate impacts of compact development Mitigate impacts of compact development

This presentation will: Answer questions, concerns and dispel myths about residential fire sprinklers. Answer questions, concerns and dispel myths about residential fire sprinklers. Explain why this life safety initiative applies to compact residential development. Explain why this life safety initiative applies to compact residential development.

U.S. Residential Fire Problem* A fire every 77 seconds A fire every 77 seconds 83% of fire deaths 83% of fire deaths 80% of fire injuries 80% of fire injuries 72% of structure fire property damage 72% of structure fire property damage 45% of fireground firefighter deaths 45% of fireground firefighter deaths *2004 NFPA

Fire Death and Injuries in One- & Two-family Dwellings* (Percentage of Residential) Fire deaths:83% Fire deaths:83% Fire injuries:74% Fire injuries:74% Fire property damage:83% Fire property damage:83% Fireground firefighter deaths:92% Fireground firefighter deaths:92% *2004 NFPA

Fire Victims Who are the primary victims? Who are the primary victims? Children under 10 Children under 10 Adults over 70 Adults over 70 Personal Experience – 21 Years Personal Experience – 21 Years 7 children 7 children 7 adults 7 adults All residential All residential

Roseville Fire Statistics

Residential Fire Sprinklers Save Lives Installing both smoke alarms and a fire sprinkler system reduces the risk of death by 82%, relative to having neither. Installing both smoke alarms and a fire sprinkler system reduces the risk of death by 82%, relative to having neither. All fires start small. All fires start small. Fire sprinklers keep a small fire small – avoiding the possibility of flashover. Fire sprinklers keep a small fire small – avoiding the possibility of flashover.

What is Flashover? Flashover is the point where the fire ignites everything in the room regardless of how far away it is from the point of ignition. When this happens, the fire gases, heat and smoke are pushed into the other rooms with a huge wave of energy. Flashover is the point where the fire ignites everything in the room regardless of how far away it is from the point of ignition. When this happens, the fire gases, heat and smoke are pushed into the other rooms with a huge wave of energy.

Fighting Fire Firefighters open hose nozzles now FLASHOVER TEMPERATURE (ºF) Res Spklrs Activate Standard Sprinklers Activate Response to Fire Setup Time varies Fire Detected Alarm Reported Dispatch TIME IN MINUTES Time vs. Temperature IMPACT OF RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLERS (Temperature data approximate; for demonstration purposes only) Smoke detector sounds alarm Time directly manageable by Fire Department FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE

Why is this Important? Chances of surviving a flashover are minimal. Chances of surviving a flashover are minimal. Post-flashover fires require additional firefighters and apparatus to handle, adding to the strain on fire department resources and lessening the protection available for other residents. Key point! Post-flashover fires require additional firefighters and apparatus to handle, adding to the strain on fire department resources and lessening the protection available for other residents. Key point!

Residential Fire Sprinklers Reduce Property Loss Can contain and may even extinguish a fire in less time than it would take the fire department to arrive on the scene. Can contain and may even extinguish a fire in less time than it would take the fire department to arrive on the scene. The average dollar loss from fire is $1,945 in sprinklered buildings versus $17,067 in non- sprinklered buildings. (Scottsdale Report) The average dollar loss from fire is $1,945 in sprinklered buildings versus $17,067 in non- sprinklered buildings. (Scottsdale Report)

Residential Fire Sprinklers Reduce Water Damage Beware of the “Hollywood Syndrome”! Beware of the “Hollywood Syndrome”! Only the sprinkler closest to the fire will activate, spraying water directly on the fire. Only the sprinkler closest to the fire will activate, spraying water directly on the fire. 90% of fires are contained by the operation of just one sprinkler. 90% of fires are contained by the operation of just one sprinkler. Sprinklers discharge gallons of water per minute. Sprinklers discharge gallons of water per minute. Fire hoses discharge gallons per minute. Fire hoses discharge gallons per minute.

What Can We Do Locally? Roseville is known for aggressive and contemporary fire protection standards. Roseville is known for aggressive and contemporary fire protection standards. We can do more and now is the time! We can do more and now is the time! WHY? WHY? Blueprint driven compact development will significantly impact fire protection services. Blueprint driven compact development will significantly impact fire protection services. The days of the traditional ¼ acre + lot subdivision are over. More affordable housing is needed. The days of the traditional ¼ acre + lot subdivision are over. More affordable housing is needed. Over 16,000 MDR and HDR homes are planned within the West Roseville, Creekview, Sierra Vista Specific Plans and the HP/JMC Rezone alone. Over 16,000 MDR and HDR homes are planned within the West Roseville, Creekview, Sierra Vista Specific Plans and the HP/JMC Rezone alone. Population density increasing – WRSP projections Population density increasing – WRSP projections 4,300 people/square mile compared to 2,900 people/square mile 4,300 people/square mile compared to 2,900 people/square mile

Future Development

Proposed Ordinance In buildings or structures more than two (2) stories in height, including one and two family dwellings. In buildings or structures more than two (2) stories in height, including one and two family dwellings. In all buildings constructed to densities greater than or equal to thirteen (13) dwelling units per acre, (High Density Residential as defined by the General Plan). In all buildings constructed to densities greater than or equal to thirteen (13) dwelling units per acre, (High Density Residential as defined by the General Plan).

Proposed Ordinance In all attached buildings constructed to densities of 7 to 12.9 dwelling units per acre, (Medium Density Residential as defined by the General Plan). In all attached buildings constructed to densities of 7 to 12.9 dwelling units per acre, (Medium Density Residential as defined by the General Plan). In all buildings where an exterior wall is closer than six (6) feet from an exterior wall of an adjacent building or less than three (3) feet from any property line or roof projections closer than four (4) feet from a roof projection of an adjacent building or less than two (2) feet from any property line. In all buildings where an exterior wall is closer than six (6) feet from an exterior wall of an adjacent building or less than three (3) feet from any property line or roof projections closer than four (4) feet from a roof projection of an adjacent building or less than two (2) feet from any property line.

Why Target Compact Development? More people and homes in less space. More people and homes in less space. More fires are likely to occur. More fires are likely to occur. Fires are likely to spread beyond the unit of origin causing greater alarm incidents. Fires are likely to spread beyond the unit of origin causing greater alarm incidents. This will cause a greater strain on Fire Department resources and response reliability will diminish. This will cause a greater strain on Fire Department resources and response reliability will diminish. Simply put – the impacts of this new type of development must be mitigated in order for emergency service levels to maintain. Simply put – the impacts of this new type of development must be mitigated in order for emergency service levels to maintain.

Fire Resource Deployment

Aren't Fire Sprinklers Expensive? The cost of a typical residential system can be $1.50 to $2.00 per square foot. The cost of a typical residential system can be $1.50 to $2.00 per square foot. Newer technologies, such as multi-purpose systems (PEX), can be under $1.00 per square foot. Newer technologies, such as multi-purpose systems (PEX), can be under $1.00 per square foot. Fire & E.U. partner to control fees. Fire & E.U. partner to control fees. Economies of scale should be considered. Economies of scale should be considered.

Sprinkler Heads are Ugly! Sprinkler head design has come a long way. They are made to blend with your décor. Sprinkler head design has come a long way. They are made to blend with your décor. Modern fire sprinklers are inconspicuous and are mounted flush with walls or ceilings. Modern fire sprinklers are inconspicuous and are mounted flush with walls or ceilings. The manufacturer can color coordinate the sprinkler heads to the interior design of your home and they can be completely concealed. The manufacturer can color coordinate the sprinkler heads to the interior design of your home and they can be completely concealed.

Example Heads

Other Benefits Possible design alternatives Possible design alternatives Street/access design Street/access design Fire hydrant spacing Fire hydrant spacing Fire flow credit Fire flow credit Insurance premium reduction Insurance premium reduction Many insurance carriers provide discounts from 2 to 20 percent for automatic fire sprinklers. Many insurance carriers provide discounts from 2 to 20 percent for automatic fire sprinklers. Water conservation Water conservation

More Information U.S. Fire Administration U.S. Fire Administration National Fire Protection Association National Fire Protection Association International Code Council International Code Council Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition National Fire Sprinkler Association National Fire Sprinkler Association DIY Network – Multipurpose PEX System DIY Network – Multipurpose PEX System 4,00.html 4,00.html

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