Liability during sprinkler activation

Quelle: https://www.iccwbo.org/resources-for-business/liability-and-insurance

TL;DR

Liability for sprinkler activation refers to the legal responsibility for damages caused by the release of water from fire suppression sprinklers in a logistics or warehousing setting, including direct water damage and subsequent losses. The allocation of liability is determined by contractual agreements, applicable liability laws, and insurance coverage; potentially liable parties include warehouse operators, carriers, freight forwarders, or shippers, …

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