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Rock Island debate over sprinkler mandate: safety case from fire officials vs. developers' cost concerns
Summary
Councilors and public speakers debated an amendment to remove a residential sprinkler requirement from the city code. Fire officials stressed life-safety benefits while builders and the Quad Cities Chamber voiced concerns about construction cost and housing supply. Council took the item under consideration at first reading.
The Rock Island City Council held a lengthy debate on a proposed amendment to remove the requirement for automatic fire sprinkler systems in new one- and two-family homes from the municipal building code.
Jacob Foote, speaking on behalf of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, urged removal of the sprinkler mandate, saying it “significantly increases the cost of building new housing as much as $15,000 per home” and discourages development in Rock Island. Chamber testimony said neighboring cities do not require…
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