H.B. 785
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Apr 18, 2023
SESSION 2023 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK
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HOUSE BILL DRH30273-NK-73A
Short Title: Prohibit Fire Sprinkler System Requirement. (Public)
Sponsors: Representative Brody.
Referred to:
1 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
2 AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL FROM REQUIRING THE
3 INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN
4 RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS COVERED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING
5 CODE.
6 The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
7 SECTION 1. G.S. 143-138 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
8 "(b23) Prohibit Requirement for Automatic Residential Fire Sprinkler System Installation. –
9 The Code shall not include provisions requiring automatic residential fire sprinkler systems in
10 residential dwellings covered by the Code. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to
11 prevent the installation of automatic residential sprinkler systems in residential dwellings covered
12 under the Code."
13 SECTION 2. This act is effective when it becomes law.
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Statutes affected:
Filed: 143-138
Edition 1: 143-138