Statewide residential fire sprinkler mandate defeated
On
August 19, 2015, the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council
voted against a statewide mandate requiring the installation of residential
fire sprinklers in all one- and two-family homes and townhomes. The council
also voted down a motion requiring the installation of residential fire
sprinklers in all townhomes in New York. NYSAR opposed the fire sprinkler
mandate and supports consumer choice and incentives such as a proposed tax
credit to offset installation costs.