There was anger at the Christchurch Home Show after a fire this morning set off the venue's automatic sprinkler system and did millions of dollars of damage to trade stalls and the products in them.

More than 180 stalls were affected and the home show had to be cancelled.

As the people started streaming in, they were told to turn around. The home show was off.

A small fire started at about 7am this morning inside the CBS Arena.

It triggered the venue's automatic sprinkler system, which rained down on and potentially damaged many of the 180-odd trade stalls set up inside.

"Obviously there's been a lot of smoke damage," says Vbase general manager Darren Burden. "The sprinklers activated and the fire brigade were on scene pretty quickly."

More than 1200 people were expected to attend the Rebuild and Renovate Christchurch Home Show over the weekend.

"The business that these shows can unfold for local businesses is in the millions," says event organiser Amanda Magnus. "It's a huge blow to everyone involved."

Many of the stalls were also at the Auckland Home Show, including Patrick Scott who had more than $150,000 worth of spas and pool products inside.

"I hate to think. It's going to take us quite a while to work out cost of sales, cost of goods," says Mr Scott.

Go here to see the original:
Home show fire causes pricey damage

STACY SQUIRES/Fairfax NZ STACY SQUIRES/Fairfaz NZ STACY SQUIRES/Fairfax NZ STACY SQUIRES/Fairfax NZ

CANCELLED: Notice on the CBS Arena doors today.

FIRE FIGHTERS: The fire service outside CBS Arena this morning.

TURNED AWAY: Exhibitors for the home show were disappointed.

NO GO:People weren't able to access the arena.

The CBS Arena is under lock down after a fire, believed to have been sparked by a spa pool, caused extensive water damage.

The Fire Service responded to a sprinkler system alarm at the arena in the early hours of this morning. The blaze was under control in about an hour.

An anonymous source said the fire had been caused by a spa pool which was part of a show display, however fire investigators were still on site.

A Fire Service spokesman said the fire was of a medium size, but the most damage had been caused by the sprinkler system.

Vbase venue management general manager Darren Burden said the extent of the damage would not be known until staff could get inside the building.

Link:
Fire closes CBS Arena

Irrigation and Sprinkler System Installation and Repair Naples FL
http://www.executiveirrigation.net/ Call Today for a Free Estimate 239-213-8113 Our Naples, FL Irrigation Repair Maintenance Services Wet Check (Evaluate...

By: Gary Arndts

See original here:
Irrigation and Sprinkler System Installation and Repair Naples FL - Video

Sprinkler System Cleanup EMMITSBURG MD 21727 Professionals
Water Damage Repair, Mold Restoration, Flood Damage? For Help call 240-283-4822 Are you looking for home disaster damage cleanup? We are the elite choice whe...

By: Adrian Sadie

Read the rest here:
Sprinkler System Cleanup EMMITSBURG MD 21727 Professionals - Video

SHUTGUN Fire Sprinkler shut off tool - How to instructional video
The Shutgun is the most innovative fire sprinkler shut off tool on the market today. It incorporates a fusible link that will release in the event of a fire....

By: Shutgun Fire Sprinkler Shut Off Device

See the article here:
SHUTGUN Fire Sprinkler shut off tool - How to instructional video - Video

The Conroe City Council gave itself, and a business owner, two weeks to work out a solution over the companys request for an exception to a city ordinance that requires water sprinkler system installed for buildings greater than 10,000 square feet.

Conroe Golf Cars came before the City Hall during the Council workshop session Wednesday, asking that it receive a variance on an 18,000 square foot building. that owner John Sebastian said will be used only for storage.

He told Council members that the building doesnt contain any chemicals, or electrical devices. However, Conroe Fire Chief Ken Kreger said his experience as a firefighter means theres no building thats not susceptible to fire.

Although he wasnt on the City Council back then, Mayor Pro-Tem Guy Martin said he recalls the variances on a water sprinkle system was issued by the City.

Mayor Webb Melder, with the councils blessing, asked Kreger to meet with Sebastian before the next council meeting and find a solution.

Resolution: The council unanimously passed a resolution granting the Conroe Professional Fire Fighters Association (IAFF Local 2731) as the exclusive bargaining agent for the city of Conroe firefighters, and authorizing representatives of the Association and the City to meet and confer.

Review: The City Council will approve a committee to review the citys Mobile Home ordinance and mark recommended changes as warranted.

Go here to read the rest:
City, business have 2 weeks to find sprinkler accord

The Conroe City Council gave itself, and a business owner, two weeks to work out a solution over the companys request for an exception to a city ordinance that requires water sprinkler system installed for buildings greater than 10,000 square feet.

Conroe Golf Cars came before the City Hall during the Council workshop session Wednesday, asking that it receive a variance on an 18,000 square foot building. that owner John Sebastian said will be used only for storage.

He told Council members that the building doesnt contain any chemicals, or electrical devices. However, Conroe Fire Chief Ken Kreger said his experience as a firefighter means theres no building thats not susceptible to fire.

Although he wasnt on the City Council back then, Mayor Pro-Tem Guy Martin said he recalls the variances on a water sprinkle system was issued by the City.

Mayor Webb Melder, with the councils blessing, asked Kreger to meet with Sebastian before the next council meeting and find a solution.

Resolution: The council unanimously passed a resolution granting the Conroe Professional Fire Fighters Association (IAFF Local 2731) as the exclusive bargaining agent for the city of Conroe firefighters, and authorizing representatives of the Association and the City to meet and confer.

Review: The City Council will approve a committee to review the citys Mobile Home ordinance and mark recommended changes as warranted.

Go here to read the rest:
2 weeks to find sprinkler accord

KAIZEN Realty - 305 MISTY FIELDS RD
Awesome home is upscale Oakland community. Natural Stone exterior, Lawn Sprinkler System, Granite Counter Tops, Glass Tile Back Splash, Upgrades Cabinets, Li...

By: KaizenRealty

Read the original:
KAIZEN Realty - 305 MISTY FIELDS RD - Video

7 Leighton Court, Simpsonville, SC 29680
http://7leighton.chetandbeth.com?rs=youtube For more info and pics, Text "6975199" to 79564 Gorgeous Ranch Home with Many Desirable Features ** FULL SITE SPR...

By: Agent Marketing videos

Continue reading here:
7 Leighton Court, Simpsonville, SC 29680 - Video

A Conroe businessman came before the City Council Wednesday seeking an exception from a sprinkler system.

John Sebastian, owner of Conroe Golf Cars, has an 18,000-square-foot building in the rear of his property the along northbound Interstate 45 feeder road. Originally constructed in 1973, the building was leased to the Ark Church for several years.

While it was not removed during the buildings construction, the exemption was lost when the Ark Church occupied and installed a sprinkler system.

In a letter addressed from City Fire Marshal Mike Legoudes to Chief Ken Kreger, Legoudes stated, It is my position that once installed, the system should have been maintained for the life of the building, regardless of its current use, as the building itself meets current requirements for a system.

Sebastian has since complied to a reinspection by installing emergency lighting, no smoking signs, fire extinguishers and exit signs. But the sprinkler system remains out of service.

Sebastian contends the purpose of the building is strictly that as a golf car warehouse.

There will not be any customer traffic and offices, he said. Everything was removed from the building.

Since the building no longer has insulation or heat, We were concerned the system might freeze during extreme weather conditions, Sebastian said.

I made the decision to have the sprinkler removed. We were unaware that this was an issue with the city, he said. The cost to replace the sprinkler system would outweigh the value of the building.

Kreger said the citys ISO (insurance) rating also could be affected.

Original post:
Business seeks fire sprinkler exemption