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Sprinkler Debate Splits Firefighters, Builders

Posted 2009-07-07

Va. Considering Requiring Devices In All New Homes

By Pete DeLea

HARRISONBURG - A statewide mandate requiring fire sprinklers to be installed in single-family homes has sparked a heated debate, dividing firefighters and homebuilders throughout Virginia. At a September meeting, the International Code Commission approved various codes, including one calling for the installation of a fire sprinkler system in new one- and two-family homes. States have the option of adopting the code in full, or in part. In this case, the Virgin...

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