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I am compelled to respond to the June 6, 2014 article written by your reporter Susan Vaughn [Sprinkler bill for homes raises questions].

The article cites information from Town Councilor Jim Crocker, who is also a Realtor, and state Rep. Cleon Turner.

HB 2121, An Act relative to enhanced fire protection in new one- and two-family dwellings, is a bill that if passed will require residential fire sprinkler systems in all new one- and two-family homes. The language referring to requiring sprinklers in substantially rehabilitated construction of single- and two-family homes was stricken from the bill by Rep. Ruth Balser at the Joint Committee of Public Safety and Homeland Security public hearing which was held on Nov. 20, 2013.

What needs to be emphasized, however, is that HB 2121 is a local option bill that will allow Massachusetts communities to decide the amount of fire protection for their locality. It is not a mandate. If Town Councilor Jim Crocker, who is also a realtor, does not think it is proper for his community, then that conversation should be held with his professional fire chief.

Sen. Stephen Brewer has been one of several champions in our state government and has advocated tirelessly for the publics safety. The residential sprinkler bill is one piece of legislation that will undoubtedly change the outcome and future of fire and Sen. Brewer understands this.

In Massachusetts, annual homeowners insurance premium discount percentages from Commerce, Andover, Chubb & Son, Travelers and Liberty Mutual range from 5 to 10 percent. Further to the point of insurance companies, the presence of a residential sprinkler system raising concern about the accidental water leakage from the system, the Insurance Service Office, Inc. (ISO) standard Homeowners 3 Special Form policy provides for coverage due to damages from residential fire sprinkler system leakage provided that reasonable care has been taken to maintain heat in the building to prevent freezing of the residential fire sprinkler system. Essentially, residential fire sprinkler piping is treated the same as regular household plumbing as far as coverage and pricing for ISOs standard Homeowners program. Thus, there is no extra charge for the coverage of the peril of fire sprinkler leakage.

The simple solution for areas without water systems such as West Barnstable, which only have wells, is to install a small water tank and pump. The sprinkler systems do not require highly charged water lines for extra water pressure and once installed, residential sprinkler systems do not require more people to inspect them. The homeowner simply checks the system similar to what folks do in their homes now for other utility appliances.

Currently the national average cost for a residential sprinkler system for new one- and two-family homes is $1.35 per square foot. This is 1 to 1.5 percent of the total cost of new construction. A residential sprinkler system is designed primarily for life safety and secondarily for property protection. It allows for up to a 10-minute water supply to prevent the fire from flashing over and allows the homeowners time to get out. Flashover is when all of the combustibles in the room ignite all at once. There is no surviving a flashover.

Modern home furnishings are deadlier than older furnishings under the same fire conditions. Fire burns faster and hotter, emitting thick black poisonous smoke, and flashover happens very quickly as compared to an 18-minute time frame previously. Modern homes are being built with lightweight construction and engineered wood assemblies. This type of construction notably burns quicker and fails faster than its dimensional lumber counterparts, usually with devastating consequences to responding firefighters. If you do an Internet search of lightweight construction and fire you will discover 1.4 million hits of information regarding the dangers of new construction under fire conditions

Massachusetts has opted out of the 2009 International Residential Code for the sprinkler requirement in all new one- and two-family homes and therefore homes being built now are being built to a sub-standard building code and present liability concerns to the homebuilder. The solution is to install home sprinkler systems while the home is under construction.

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By Ewan Foskett Friday, June 13, 2014 12:28 PM

Twenty village sheds have been burgled in the past 10 days, sparking a police warning.

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Secure your rear garden by shutting and locking gates with a padlock.

Burglars can use garden tools to break in, so make sure you securely lock away any tools after use.

Ensure boundary fences are secure and in good condition too.

Always lock your shed, preferably with two hasp and staple locks near the top and bottom of the door.

Tools and gardening equipment should be visibly marked with your postcode and house number - this can deter thieves and help police identify the rightful owner.

Remember to always lock your garage door securely. Metal up and over doors can be secured with extra locks fitted to either side and/or a floor-mounted locking T bar with a closed shackle padlock. Wooden garage doors can be secured with two substantial hasps and staples and closed shackle padlocks (your local DIY store can advise on the most secure options).

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Becky Parker, Reporter Wednesday, June 18, 2014 12:16 PM

POLICE and fire officers are investigating the cause of a blaze which wiped out a row of garden sheds in a Weston cul-de-sac.

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A fire broke out in the garden of a home in Milverton, Dunster Crescent, at 1am yesterday (Wed) morning, before spreading into neighbouring properties.

Two fire crews from Weston attended the scene to find three sheds and a fence well alight.

Firefighters battled the blaze with high pressure hoses for almost an hour, eventually leaving the scene at 1.45am.

The sheds were left severely damaged and a number of gardens were strewn with blackened debris.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service sent a team of investigators to try to assess how the fire started, but neighbours told the Mercury they were concerned at seeing a fire so close to their homes.

Milverton resident Austin Sayer said: The fire has taken out several sheds, fences and god knows what else. To us it seems like a war zone.

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