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Committee hears testimony to make sprinkler exemption permanent for small adult foster homes
Summary
Senate Bill 1066 would permanently exempt adult foster homes and residential training homes with five or fewer residents from a state requirement to install automatic sprinkler systems, while keeping safety requirements such as three-minute evacuation drills and smoke/CO alarms. Supporters said retrofit cost and home-like environment justify the
Senate Bill 1066 would permanently exempt adult foster homes and residential training homes from the state building code requirement that automatic sprinkler systems be installed in those facilities; the measure declares an emergency and would be effective on passage.
John Grimm, who identified himself as the owner of John Grimm Adult Foster Care, said he has operated adult foster homes for almost 20 years and that the houses provide a…
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