Many older buildings do not have fire sprinklers!

No, they are not always required. Many buildings built prior to modern-day standards still do not have sprinklers.  Some local jurisdictions have seen the many advantages of fire sprinklers and required buildings to be retrofitted, but many hotels and motels STILL DO NOT HAVE SPRINKLERS.

Most travelers do not think to ask if the cheaper/older hotel they have chosen to stay in is equipped with fire sprinklers. So while fire safety has improved, we still have a long way to go.

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