Janice K. Shaw: Why don’t homes exterior sprinkler systems?
Re “Wildfires, like drought, grow more intense” (Page 6A, Oct. 12): I’ve always wondered why a company that develops and builds large housing tracts and other types of buildings hasn’t invented a far-reaching sprinkler system attached to the roof of each house? A system that can be turned on during a fast-moving, wind-blown fire so it can wet everything from the top down. The answer I usually get is: “We have smoke detectors in our home.” Inside detectors don’t work if the fire is outside and heading your way. Think about it!
Janice K. Shaw, Turlock
This story was originally published October 18, 2017 at 10:36 AM with the headline "Janice K. Shaw: Why don’t homes exterior sprinkler systems?."