The house didn't have a fire sprinkler because it was built before Anne Arundel County required fire suppression systems in 2009. Prince George's County has required sprinklers since 1992 ...

The owners of the Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts said the sprinkler system was "in working order" days before ten people were killed in a fire.

ANNAPOLIS, MD. — The county council of Anne Arundel County, Md., approved legislation Jan. 5, 2009, requiring residential fire sprinklers in all new homes built in the county. Councilwoman ...

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Fire officials say the sprinkler system at the Maryland State House was activated after a lightning strike. Annapolis fire officials say firefighters responded to the ...

Fire officials said they believe White was living inside of his shop at 12 W. Main St., and the fire likely started in White's office, which had no sprinkler system.

Many argue that fire sprinkler systems add an extra expense to the cost of construction. But when you are investing in building a house – safety should be a major priority.

Also, according to the non-profit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, the average fire loss in a house with a sprinkler system is $2,166 as opposed to $45,019 in a home without the protection.