Sprinkler installation debate splits opinion

摘要

The Worshipful Company of Firefighters Fire Lecture 2013 was titled Safe as Houses? The motion presented to delegates read: 'This house supports the case for the installation of sprinklers in all new homes'. Speaking for the motion was James Shannon, President of the USA's National Fire Protection Association; speaking against was Jonathon O'Neill, Managing Director of the UK's Fire Protection Association. Chaired by James Landale, Deputy Political Editor, BBC News and hosted by Michael Harper, Master of the Worshipful Company of Firefighters, also in attendance at the Capita sponsored event was Sheriff Nigel Pullman, The City of London Corporation and Fire Minister Brandon Lewis.