In
recognition of his above-and-beyond effort to help the public better understand
the life-saving benefits of automatic fire sprinklers, Ron Hazelton was presented the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s 2008
Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year award.
At its Final Action Hearings in Minneapolis, the
International Code Council and its members debated and voted on code change
proposals that will shape the future of building safety and fire prevention.
A new law signed by the governor of Illinois in
early August allows fire protection districts to give financial incentives to
people who install automatic fire sprinkler systems in their homes.