sprinkler

Example Sentences

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But Ridder has been frustrated by delays in inspections to verify compliance with new building codes, such as requiring a fire sprinkler system in the roof.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

The International Fire Code in 2018 added a sprinkler requirement for bars and nightclubs with occupancy over 300, but adoption varies across America and Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

They celebrated retaining the Ashes with a sprinkler dance on the MCG outfield.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

And while sprinkler systems and alarms are effective, they have to be maintained.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

After the lunch break we even got matched up together, just the two of us, digging main line—eight inches wide, eighteen deep—where they were gonna install a fancy sprinkler system.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña