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Steamboat Springs A deadly kitchen fire In California five years ago is leading to a significant change to the sprinkler code here in Steamboat Springs.

As a response to recent revelations nationwide that some sprinkler systems that use too much antifreeze can actually intensify fires before putting them out, the city of Steamboat Springs is working to pass an ordinance that would keep any more of those systems from being installed here.

Fire Marshal Jay Muhme said the National Fire Protection Association's recent testing on the sprinkler systems has shown that in some rare cases, the antifreeze can pose a significant safety issue.

The testing started in 2009 when a woman in Truckee, Calif., was killed after an antifreeze sprinkler system reportedly intensified a fire on a stove and caused an explosion.

It's hard to believe after this many years, they're just coming out and figuring this out, Muhme said Monday.

There haven't been any incidents with the systems that are used here in Steamboat, Muhme said, but officials want to be proactive and adopt an ordinance that prohibits antifreeze systems from being installed in new buildings and homes.

The city will work to notify property owners who have these systems about the deficiencies and recommend their replacement. They also should get notice during their annual inspections.

Muhme said the change ultimately could force some contractors here to be more creative in designing fire suppression systems for commercial buildings and some homes.

Steamboat Fire Chief Mel Stewart said last week the antifreeze-based sprinkler systems represent a small number of the 300 to 350 sprinkler systems in the city and the local fire district, but the city hasn't had a reason to keep track of them until now.

The common stance was if you came into a community like ours where we have low temperatures, you could put antifreeze in there to try and cover your bases, Muhme said. Most of these systems can be designed to run wet (without antifreeze), you just have to do a lot more engineering to make sure they run on interior walls.

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City of Steamboat Springs working to ban antifreeze sprinkler systems due to safety concerns

MANCHESTER Ann Marie and Bobby James had just received their dinners while celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary at the Longhorn Steakhouse on South Willow Street.

Before either could lift a fork, though, city police and fire officials abruptly closed the restaurant about 4 p.m. Friday, saying its sprinkler and alarm systems were not working.

"We couldn't even dig in," Ann Marie James said. "As soon as the waitress put our plates on the table, we were told we had to leave."

Hunter Robinson, a spokesman for the restaurant chain, said in a statement that the restaurant "experienced a problem with our fire alarm system today and had some issues trying to resolve it, even with the assistance of the local fire department."

He said the system was repaired later Friday night and that the restaurant would be open today.

"This was a very frustrating day for our Manchester team, who didn't want to disappoint our guests or employees, and we feel badly about the chain of events that occurred. We want to thank the local fire and police departments for their help and patience today," the statement said.

City District Fire Chief Jim Michael said the Fire Prevention Bureau had offered to allow patrons already in the establishment to finish their dinners while a fire truck was parked outside in case of a fire, but a manager refused, saying she wanted to keep the restaurant open for its normal business hours.

"That didn't work out. She didn't want to be shut down," Michael said of the manager. "I guess it was fairly contentious."

Police Sgt. Richard Brennan said no arrests were made.

"They called us because they said the manager was getting out of control," Brennan said. "Officers went there to keep the peace and calm down the manager."

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