Highlights For $0.80 to $7, or just $2 per square foot on average, fire sprinkler system costs are worth the benefit of fire protection for the home’s occupants. The cost to install a sprinkler system ...

INDIANAPOLIS — A lush, green lawn doesn’t have to drain your wallet. With a little time and effort, you can install your own sprinkler system for under $1,500—a fraction of the cost of a professional ...

Inventors began experimenting with automatic sprinklers around 1860. These systems started out as pipes with holes drilled in them. When a fire occurred, the water was turned on to control the fire.