The bill establishes that the installation of multi-purpose residential fire protection sprinkler systems or any other fire sprinkler protection systems in multi-family dwellings of four attached units or fewer is not required in the state of Kansas. It explicitly states that individuals are still permitted to voluntarily install such systems. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to clarify that municipalities cannot adopt or enforce any regulations mandating the installation of these sprinkler systems in residential structures, which now includes multi-family dwellings of four attached units or fewer, as well as manufactured homes.

Furthermore, the bill repeals certain sections of existing law related to the definition of apartment houses and townhouse units, thereby removing the requirement for sprinkler systems in these types of residential structures. The amendments also redefine the term "residential structure" to align with the new provisions. The bill will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-16, 31-132a