For some years Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service has actively promoted the use of Sprinklers in both domestic and commercial buildings. Whilst sprinklers do not stop a fire from occurring they can control the development and subsequent size of a fire thus increasing the tenability for persons trying to escape. Sprinklers are life safety
The Benefits of Sprinklers There is clear evidence that sprinklers can be effective in stopping fires spreading and putting them out. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) plays a key leadership role in promoting better understanding of the benefits of sprinklers as part of a core commitment to reducing the impact of fire on
Already compulsory in Wales, fire sprinkler installation may soon by a part of new build legislation. Cornwall Council is leading the way in calling for legislation in England which will make the installation of fire sprinklers in new builds compulsory. At a conference at the Carlyon Bay Hotel hosted by Cornwall Fire and Rescue
