Monthly Archives: October 2011

Public urged to sign sprinkler e-petition

Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is encouraging the public to sign an e-petition to make sprinklers compulsory in all new dwellings. If the petition receives the backing of 100,000 people, it could be debated in Parliament. The petition comes following … Continue reading

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Waterstones fire, sprinkler system does its job

Sprinkler systems installed in a three-storey Waterstones bookshop in Guildford probably saved the building and neighbouring businesses after a fire broke out. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service were called the store just before 7.15pm on Sunday 25 September. Six appliances … Continue reading

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