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Other trade-up options may include reducing the required fire flows for fully sprinklered developments compared to non-sprinklered developments and increased hydrant spacing.

"Fire sprinkler protection in all new construction is a win-win decision," Keith said. "The community has additional fire protection without higher taxes or increased insurance rates. The developer can reduce land development costs. The builder can reduce construction costs. Most important, communities with fully sprinklered developments should see a decrease in fire death rates and property loss."

Through the use of trade-ups, developers and builders who install
fire sprinkler systems in developments can achieve reduced construction costs while provididng higher value homes for homebuyers.

Graphic Source: Tyco Fire Products