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Article: United States: National Fire Sprinkler Association Joins United States Green Building Council, Advocating Environmentally-Friendly Construction Practices.
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- Article date:
- July 9, 2009
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Byline: babalu03
The National Fire Sprinkler Association has joined the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) as a corporate member, affirming its commitment to promote green construction and environmental responsibility among building trades.
Fire sprinklers help to reduce the carbon footprint of properties through the entire cycle of construction. They reduce carbon dioxide emissions from fires, reduce the amount of burned or non-recyclable building materials going to landfills, save energy on rebuilding after fire, conserve water, and reduce diesel fuel usage in heavy fire suppression equipment.
"Although codes may not require fire ...