When I started firefighting, none of the stations had sprinklers. Code didn't require them, and still don't. We thought it was kind of hypocritical. Before I retired, we started putting sprinklers in the new buildings. Even the kitchens, only the larger stations have the commercial style hood systems. Platapus, the local government, even if asked, probably wouldn't pay to retrofit the station. gordonmull, I fully agree. Wolferz,