Sprinklers Save Lives in Honolulu High-Rises | Honolulu News

After a deadly 2017 fire at Honolulu’s Marco Polo building, the city launched a bold fire safety overhaul for older high-rises, mandating sprinklers as the frontline defense to save lives and property. With a 2018 ordinance giving buildings until 2025 to upgrade, Honolulu is set to enforce its new Fire Code on January 3, 2025. Sprinklers, proven to slash fire deaths by 83% and property loss by 69%, are now seen as essential — especially since only 4% of fire deaths and losses in Honolulu’s 2006–2015 data occurred in buildings with them. This isn’t just about rules — it’s about giving residents more time to escape and turning fire safety into a citywide priority. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9af932392d4173f8