Builders fight proposed home sprinkler requirement

By Dusty Smith

Firefighters and sprinkler manufacturers are locked in a fierce national battle against home builders over a proposed requirement for sprink

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"… hibitive legislation in at least three states — Idaho, North Dakota, and Texas.Seven firefighters were injured, one with severe burns, in this May 25, 20 …"

In victory for builders, sprinkler systems in new VA homes will be optional

By Dusty Smith

Score one for the builders, at least for now. In the midst of a state-by-state battle over fire safety requirements, a panel in Virginia on

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"… ve legislation in at least three other states — Idaho, North Dakota, and Texas.While the Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development’s position …"