Again, not true. Automatic sprinklers spray water only the immediate area of the fire thus avoiding widespread water damage. Sprinklers go off accidentally. Accidental water damage caused by these systems is rare. One study concluded that sprinkler accidents are generally less likely and less severe than mishaps involving standard home plumbing.
Sprinklers are ugly.
We say they don't have to be that way. Pipes can be hidden in ceilings and walls. The sprinkler heads or fixtures can be made to be inconspicuous and mounted flush with walls and ceilings. For more information about residential sprinkler systems please contact us or contact your contractor to review Northborough's By-Law requirements. The following links will help you research your decision.