Fire Protection Needs the Protection of the LawIn 1864 Major Stewart Harrison, an English engineer, gave the world the first automatic sprinkler, his design was in fact superior to many others followed him. But, as often happens, it was not Mr. Harrison who gave practical development to the automatic sprinkler, and it is Henry Parmelee, of Newhaven, Conn., and Frederick Grinnell, of Providence, R.I., who deserve the credit in giving the Sprinkler Automatic its practical application and laying the foundations of what is today a global industry (Wormald Web). Until now, sprinklers have been installed almost exclusively for the protection of all public and commercial buildings. It has become mandatory and legally mandated safety equipment. The Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (HR 1824) of 2003 passed by the legislature is a vital aid in ensuring that every building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, thus saving precious lives. In 1874, Henry Parmelee installed his fire sprinkler system in the piano factory he owned. He had a vision that his system would be developed into large commercial buildings, thereby creating a new global industry. Here's how an automatic fire sprinkler system works: It attacks a fire in its early stages by spraying enough water to put out the fire or prevent it from spreading. Sprinkler heads are kept closed until heat activates them. Only the heads of the sprinklers near the fire open, spraying water on the fire to extinguish it or control it and prevent it from spreading (National Fire Prevention Association......middle of paper......you have to be careful Entrepreneurs must also understand that the cost of installing a fire protection system does not compare to the devastation of a large fire. Some people will never learn anything without first making mistakes appreciate the act and the system. Building owners must prioritize life safety. Fire sprinklers have a proven history; they have been protecting lives and property for more than 100 years. They are the only safety system that protects building occupants and firefighters a larger value is protected