Notre Dame on fire now in Paris

[Larry Frank]

It is interesting to note that there have been a number of fires in churches undergoing restoration. I wonder if fire protection was even considered for Notre Dame restoration. I would think that such planning should be integral to any restoration.

A church in Philadelphia tested its roof sprinkler system yesterday ahead of it renovations.

[Tom Bender]

Sprinklers could definitely protect the roof and done with care could be pretty well concealed.

Intrinsically safe electrical devices should be safe enough for things like smoke detectors and minimal lighting in the attic.

There may not be trees of the same species and old growth available in Europe but it can definitely be rebuilt in wood with similar details and dimensions. If necessary, composite beams can be fabricated in any size and quantity.