After the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris France, Philadelphia’s Christ Church held a fire protection test as it prepares for its own renovations. GBCA member Oliver Fire Protection & Security tested the exterior water curtain system, designed to protect neighboring buildings from flying sparks. The church interior also has a sprinkler system, a feature often missing from historic churches and buildings.

Learn more about the water curtain test and the need for fire protection in Philadelphia from Philly.com: