New PA Homes Require Fire Sprinklers

Published Thu, 2010-08-26 16:30

 

While not 'tech' related, it's important for new home construction to be aware of a new law passed by the PA state legislature that requires fire sprinklers in new homes:

 

The latest update, adopted in 2009, requires sprinkler systems in all
new multi-family homes (or townhouses) built after Jan. 1, 2010, and all
single-family homes built after Jan. 1, 2011.

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Although being contested now on several fronts, it is law and will be enforced through building codes.  It is estimated to add approximately $5,000 to the price of a new home.  Firefighters are for the law, builders and realtors are not.  What do you think?