UL Initiatives to Enhance Fire Sprinkler Performance
Issue: 4/05
For decades, fire sprinklers have proven to be an extraordinarily potent tool for protecting property and life from the potentially devastating effects of fire. With the increased awareness and public concern for building safety, there is a growing need for buildings to be fitted with effective security and safety systems. While fire sprinklers have effectively been used to reduce the loss of life and property from fires for more than 100 years, it is also the case that expanded end-use applications and changing installation environments require ongoing performance assessments and periodic product enhancements to ensure a high level of effectiveness in the future.