These rooftop sprinklers constitute an innovative three-year trial initiative within the Banff Town area. Over the next three years, the initial hundred homeowners who enlist for an annual Fire Smart property inspection will be eligible to acquire the roof-mounted sprinkler kit at a significantly subsidized cost. These sprinklers, when mounted on rooftops, offer an extra protective measure, guarding residences in communities near forests against the threat of conflagration.
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