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Tycowill work closely with you tomake the installation of

Rapid Response Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems a quick

and easy addition to your new home construction.We can

develop a customized builder program, includingmodel

home support, technical training and support, home buyer

marketingmaterials, and cooperativemarketing

allowances to help you promote and profit from the

installation of Rapid Response Residential Fire Sprinkler

Systems in every home you build.

We look forward toworkingwith you.

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HELP THEM PROTECT THEIR WORLD.

SAVE LIVES

PROTECT PROPERTY

REDUCE DEVELOPMENT COSTS

INCREASE PROFIT OPPORTUNITY

CREATE A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

HOME BUYERS ARE LOOKING UPTO TYCO FOR STATE-OF-THE-ART

FIRE PROTECTION

Last year, over 300,000 fires in the home tookthe lives of over 3,000men, women andchildrenwhile injuringmore than 14,000.These home fires caused property damagetotalingmore than 5 billion dollars.

You build their dream home. Then in aninstant, their home, their possessions, andtragically, the lives of those they love are lostwhen fire strikes.

Tycowants to help you protect their world.

Introducing the Rapid Response ResidentialFire Sprinkler System – state-of-the-art fireprotection technology designed specificallyfor the home.

It happens...

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Sprinkler Success In ScottsdaleTodaymore than 50 percent of the homes inScottsdale, Arizona, are protectedwith fire sprinkler systems.

Success stories like Scottsdale, Arizona, have promptedthe increase of home fire sprinkler installations in new homeconstruction across the country.

Fire Deaths and Average Dollar Damage in 15 years since passing ordinance requiring ahome fire sprinkler in every new home built in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Homes With Homes WithoutFire Sprinklers Fire Sprinklers

Fire Deaths 0 13

Average Dollar Damage $2,166 $45,019

Aesthetically Pleasing.Affordably Priced.Rapid Response Residential Fire Sprinklers come in awide range of styles andcolors that will complement any décor or home design. And, as technology hasimproved, the costs of installation have significantly decreased inmost cases lessthan $2.00 per square foot in new home construction.

To help offset the cost for home buyers, many insurance companies now offerdiscounts of up to 20 percent on homeowners' insurance premiums.

SmartBusinessBeyond saving lives and protectingproperty, installing a home firesprinkler system is a smart businessdecision. Your commitment tobuilding the highest quality, safesthome possible, distinguishes you asa trusted industry leader. In addition,significant business-building benefitscan result from site developmentincentives, called“trade ups”that canincrease land use and decreasedevelopment costs. Lowerdevelopment costs in combinationwith this easy safety up-sellopportunity will help to

There’s never been a better time thannow to beginmaking state-of-the-artfire protection technology an integralpart of every home you build.

Increase theprofitability of everyhome you build.

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We canmatch anySherwin-Williams colorfor Flat Plate andDomed ConcealedSprinklers you install.

RAPID RESPONSE RESIDENTIALFIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

The Rapid Response Residential Fire Sprinkler System, designedspecifically for the home, is themost complete system on themarket today, meeting all the requirements specified by theNational Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for residential use.

Beyond a diverse selection of sprinkler designs and finishes, thesystem features BlazeMaster® CPVC pipe and fittings, and afull line of system components.

Designed To Blend With Any Décor

Rapid Response sprinklers are availablein a wide variety of styles, colors andfinishes – including brass, chrome, whiteor custom colors – to blendwith anydécor and fit any home design.

most complete system in the market today

System Components Pipe & Fittings

Sprinkler Heads

WaterflowDetector

Resi-Riser

Alarm Bell

Residential DomesticShutoff Valve

Recessed PendentRecessed Sidewall

Flat Plate Concealed

Domed Concealed

CPVC to CopperFittings

Back-to-Back Fitting

Revolutionary"No Block" Hanger

Pipe and fittings are availablefrom 3/4" to 3"

The Rapid Response ResidentialFire Sprinkler System includes afull line of system componentsincluding riser assemblies, valves,water flow detectors, alarm bellsand hangers.

Featuring BlazeMaster® Pipe & Fittings

The Rapid Response Residential FireSprinkler System features CPVC pipeand fittingsmanufacturedwith Lubrizol'sBlazeMaster® compound.

BlazeMaster® CPVC offers outstandingfire performance and can be used acrossthe entire Rapid Response Residential FireSprinkler System product portfolio.

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Flush Pendent

BlazeMaster is a registered trademark of The Lubrizol Corporation.

How RAPID RESPONSEResidential FireSprinklers WorkA plan drawing for the system is prepared, taking into consideration room sizes,sprinkler coverage, pipe locations andwater supply.

Individual sprinklers are located according to the system design. Sprinklers arelinked by a network of CPVC piping hidden behindwalls and ceilings in finishedareas and are usually supplied by the household water source.

Even if you are building a custom homewith unique layouts, high or sloped ceilings,or other distinctive elements – a wide variety of sprinkler designsmake it possible toeasily and aesthetically install a Rapid Response Residential Fire Sprinkler System.

Each sprinklerprotects the areabelow it. Excessiveheat activates thesprinkler overthat area.

Only the sprinklerclosest to the firewill activate, sprayingwater directly on thefire and the area thatthe sprinkler has beendesigned to protect.

Concealed SprinklerThis sprinkler typemountsflushwith the ceiling. Thecover plate is held in placeby solder that releasesthe plate at 135° F, clearingtheway for the sprinklerto operate.

Threaded InletConnected to CPVC pipethrough sprinkler head adapter.

Thermally Sensitive ElementMost residential sprinklers operate at 155˚F. Only when theelement reaches its operating temperature, the bulb burstsor the link assembly separates and allowswater to flow.

DeflectorThewater streamhits the specially designed deflector and distributesthewater in a unique pattern to control or suppress the fire.

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In the unfortunate event that a home fire starts, theRapid Response sprinkler closest to the flame activatesto control or extinguish the fire before it canbuild deadly heat and smoke. This gives the family addedtime to escape safely, and helps limit damage to the home.

In less time that it takes the fire department to arriveon the scene, Rapid Response Residential Fire Sprinklerswill contain or even extinguish a home fire – 90 percent ofthe timewith only a single sprinkler activating.

A single residential pendent sprinkler can protect a room area up to 20' x 20'.

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Illustrations of internal andexternal flat plate concealedsprinkler components.

THE STANDARD FORINSTALLATION EXCELLENCE

The national installation standard for home fire sprinkler systems isNFPA13D, Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems inOne- andTwo-FamilyDwellings andManufacturedHomes.

NFPA 13D is intended to save lives, prevent injury andminimizeproperty damage. The standard requires at least 10minutes supply ofsprinkler-deliveredwater on the fire in an effort to control the fire andgive residents enough time to safely escape.With the operation of ahome fire sprinkler system, a typical home fire can be controlled, oreven extinguished, by the time the fire department arrives.

NFPA 13D requires sprinklers to be installed in living areas only. Thismeans that small bathrooms, closets, pantries, garages or carports,attached open structures, attics, and other concealed non-livingspaces, are exempt frommandatory sprinkler protection. However,local building authoritiesmay have requirements that exceed NFPA13D, so you'll want to have your fire sprinkler contractor determinelocal code requirements prior to designing your system.

Installing a Rapid ResponseResidential Fire Sprinkler System

In areas served by public water, the water supply for the fire sprinklersystem comes directly from the household watermain through a“T”connection either before or after the watermeter. This is called the“riser”.

The riser serves as the brains of the system. It features a pressure gauge,flow switch and a check or backflow valve (where required by code)and the test and drain assembly.

NFPA 13D doesn't require a flow alarm, but local codesmay callfor it. The flow switch monitors any water flow through the systemand can bewired to an inside bell, or an outside horn or strobe, soas to alert neighbors of sprinkler activation in case a fire strikes whenno one is home. The flow switch can also be connected to amonitoredsecurity system.

In some areas, backflow prevention devices are required. Theyworkto separate the water used in the sprinkler system from thewater used forhousehold applications, in order to prevent any cross-contamination ofpotable water.

What about homes on a wellor where water pressure isvery low?A pump and tank can provide the 10minutes of adequate water pressurerequired by NFPA 13D.

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andLow Cost,SimpleInstallationOne of the reasons home fire sprinklers have become so cost-effective isthe lightweight CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) pipe and fittingsnow used for system installation. Rapid Response Residential Fire SprinklerSystems feature CPVCmanufactured pipe using Lubrizol's industry-leading BlazeMaster® compound. A one-step solvent cement securesthe CPVC pipe and fitting connections, eliminating the problems ofsweating copper joints or threading steel pipe.

A Rapid Response Residential Fire Sprinkler System can be roughedin anytime during othermechanical system installation,and trimmed at the same time as othercontractors are working. A standardinstallation by a qualified professionalinstaller should take no longer thanone to two days.

Proper SprinklerPlacementUsing your home’s floor plans, the sprinkler system designer willdetermine the pipe routing, sizing, and the proper number, typeand layout of sprinklers throughout the home.

Often, a roomwill be protected by a single sprinkler covering up toa 20' x 20' area. Larger areasmay requiremore than one sprinkler.Inmultiple story installations, sidewall style sprinklers can eliminatethe need for pipe in cold attic spaces.

Selecting YourInstallationPartnerOne of themost important decisions you’ll make ischoosing your sprinkler installation partner. It is criticallyimportant that you select an experienced sprinkler systeminstaller that is knowledgeable about, andwill strictlyadhere to the NFPA standard.

A good sprinkler contractor will help you with:

• Code concerns

•Water usage issues

• Permit requirements

• Staying on schedule and budget

The sprinkler contractor will:

• Design the system

• Prepare shop drawings and hydraulic calculationstomeet code requirements

• File proper permits during approval process

• Coordinate with other Trades

Easy ToMaintainRapid Response Residential Fire SprinklerSystems require very littlemaintenance.

Annual flow switch andwater flow alarmtests ensure their proper operation, whilevisual system inspections help to identifypotential system obstructions and assurethat all valves are open.

These tests can easily be performed bythe homeowner.

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RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLERS ARESMART BUSINESS

Over and above the life- and property-savingbenefits of residential fire sprinkler systems, yourbusinessmay be able to benefit from cost-savingincentives offered bymanymunicipalities – called“trade ups”– for committing to fire sprinklerinstallations in the new homes you build.

Trade ups in the form of zoningand site development incentivescan increase land use, decreasedevelopment costs, and improvethe overall profitabilityof every home you build.

Typical Trade ups Include:

• Street width reduction – substantially reducing the amount ofpavement in every linear foot of street in the development

• Additional units permitted – increases of up to 20 percent are not uncommon

• Longer dead-end streets – allows for additional building lots to be accessed

• Increased hydrant spacing – fewer fire hydrants equate to lower development costs

• Increased street grades and building setbacks – steeper streetgrades and building locations further from paved fire vehicle accessmay be permitted

• “T” turnarounds permitted – could create at least one additional lot

per cul-de-sac

• Required fire hydrant flow can be greatly reduced –

Fire flow is the major factor in water main size – lower fire flows nearly always mean

smaller mains

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Inmost communities, homefire sprinklers are a recognizedpublic safety improvement.You are encouraged tomeetwith local fire service, buildingcode and town officials aboutyour intentions to install RapidResponse Residential FireSprinkler Systems in every newhome you build.

A Reese-Carr Report of Scottsdale, Arizona, concludedthat after consideringmunicipal trade ups, the overallcost of installing residential fire sprinkler systems couldbe less than $200 per unit.

Finally, installing residential fire sprinklers in every home youbuild provides youwith a competitive advantage andpositions you as amarket leader. Prospective homebuyers will trust that youwill be building them astate-of-the-art homewith advanced safety and fireprotection technology.

A Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition survey showed thatbuilders who offer fire sprinklers as a standard feature of newhomes are viewed as being“safety concerned”(70%),“innovative”(52%), and“caring”(51%). Thirty nine percent ofhomeowners said they would bemore likely to hire such abuilder to build their house over a builder that does notoffer fire sprinklers as a standard feature.

Evenwithout these significantincentives, sprinklers canbe installed in the averagenew home for less than $2.00per square foot.

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Recommending Rapid Response ResidentialFire Sprinkler Systems To Your Home Buyers

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Tyco is taking a leadership role with homebuilders andhome buyers to encourage the inclusion of state-of-the-artfire protection technology in every new home built.

A recent national poll commissioned by the Home Fire SprinklerCoalition found that 45% of US homeowners said a sprinkleredhomewasmore desirable than an unsprinklered home. 69% ofhomeowners believe having a fire sprinkler system increases thevalue of their home, and 38% said they would bemore likely topurchase a new homewith sprinklers thanwithout.

We're pleased to offer you point-of-purchasemarketingmaterialsto help you recommend the installation of a Rapid ResponseResidential Fire Sprinkler System to prospective home buyers.

Available materials include:

Counter Display – overviews the benefits of installing aRapid Response Residential Sprinkler System. Includes pocketto hold educational brochures.

Educational Brochure – discusses features and benefits of theRapid Response Residential Fire Sprinkler System and illustrates howhome fire sprinklers work to contain or even extinguish a fire.

Educational DVD – 3-minute video presentation overviews the featuresand benefits of theTyco Rapid Response Residential Fire Sprinkler System.

To order yourmarketingmaterials, please visit ourWeb site at www.tyco-rapidresponse.com

System Guideand InstallationSupportRecognizing that residential sprinklers are beinginstalled inmany areas where conditions are notdescribed specifically in the code standards, Tyco hasdeveloped the Rapid Response Residential Fire SprinklerSystem DesignGuide.

The Design Guide coversmany topics includingsloped ceiling conditions, obstructions to the sprinklerpattern, location of sprinklers in odd shaped rooms ornear heat sources, andmuch, muchmore.