Codes and Legislation for Sprinkler Mandates Copenhagen, Denmark June 25, 2008 John Galt, CAE CASA, President Whether you think you can or think you cant, you are right. Henry Ford CANADA Ontario Toronto Population : 33,000,000 ONTARIO Toronto 4,883,800 Toronto Ontario 11,897,600 Population 314 high rise condominiums or apartments in GTA 23,000 dwelling units GTA January 16, 2008 Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty speaking about residential sprinklers states: I think the fact is, that were a bit of a laggard in that regard, in comparison to the rest of Canada. It is time for us to ensure that we are doing more. Aside from just being positive, what was it that the industry did to cause this turnaround? STRATEGY 1.Action Plan Follow each residential fire Written response to every loss of life or serious injury press release Priority 1 speak to media when requested Have video footage available of sprinkler activations Identify opponents and their position and share with media STRATEGY 2.Build a Coalition Fire service Insurance Industry Healthcare Municipalities / building officials Politicians Public / public housing authorities / seniors / victims Safety Associations STRATEGY 3.Build Relationship with Media Find journalists who are sympathetic to sprinkler position Meet with local television producers and news editors Post footage of positive news casts on web site STRATEGY 4.Develop Public Education Materials Build industry consensus around language / statistics / case studies All materials should be available electronically / DVD / CD-Rom / You- Tube STRATEGY 5.Do Your Homework Be prepared with facts and figures on manpower - installation/design/inspection Have training available for: building departments/fire departments/insurance Educate other trades on working with sprinkler trade - job scheduling Address apprenticeship training/ recruitment/labour regulations STRATEGY 6.Develop Sample legislation and code language Save government resources by having industry consensus language written Involve governmental staff in the writing process / no kinks in the armour Include where appropriate statistics on potential job creation and other public safety benefits STRATEGY 1.Action Plan 2.Build a Coalition 3.Build Relationships with Media 4.Develop Public Education Materials 5.Do Your Homework 6.Develop Sample Legislation and Code Language Whether you think you can or think you cant, you are right. Henry Ford Codes and Legislation for Sprinkler Mandates Copenhagen, Denmark June 25, 2008 John Galt, CAE CASA, President