Fire sprinklers are extremely effective fire protection devices, significantly reducing deaths, injuries and property loss from fire.
These systems should not be disconnected.
Until the results of further testing on antifreeze are available, NFPA recommends the following:

•If you have, or are responsible for, a residential occupancy with a fire sprinkler system, contact a sprinkler contractor to check and see if there is antifreeze in the system.
•If there is antifreeze in the system, as an interim measure, drain the system and replace it with water only. Problems associated with freezing of sprinkler pipes can be mitigated by alternative measures such as insulation. NFPA hopes to provide further guidance based on additional testing before the winter freezing months.
•If you are putting in a new residential sprinkler system, design and install a system that does not require antifreeze.
•"We are providing this safety alert as interim guidance based on the information we have right now," said Shannon. "As soon as more information is available, we will update the public."
NFPA also reminded the public about basic fire safety tips for kitchen fires.

All consumers should take important fire safety precautions regarding kitchen fires.

•Have and maintain smoke alarms in your home.
•Pay attention when you are cooking.
•Should you have a grease fire on your stovetop, smother the fire by sliding a lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until the pan cools completely.
•Never put water on a grease fire or use a fire extinguisher on a grease fire.
•Never attempt to carry a flaming pan across the kitchen.