The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a strong position in support of fire sprinkler installation in new construction, including one- and two-family dwellings.

The formal statement is part of IAFC’s effort to reduce fire injury, death and property damage. It calls for protecting communities in “non-traditional ways with proactive, rather than reactive, approaches.”

The IAFC, which is a member of the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) Board, has pledged not only to work in partnership with other organizations that support increased fire sprinkler protection, but to also oppose regulations that prevent or discourage their installation as well. “We also stand against fees and charges that create economic barriers to the installation of fire sprinklers,” the Board statement reads.

Download the position statement on IAFC’s Web site: www.iafc.org/associations/4685/files/downloads/ABOUT/POLICY_STATES/IAFCposition_FireSprinkler.pdf.