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Zion council adopts updated building code with residential sprinkler requirement after public debate
Summary
After public testimony for and against home fire sprinklers, the Zion City Council approved updates adopting the 2021 building-code provisions that include sprinkler requirements for new single-family and two-family homes; staff said the rule applies only to new construction and retrofit triggers are tied to major demolition/renovation thresholds.
The Zion City Council on Dec. 17 approved updates to the municipal building code that adopt 2021 International Code provisions, including a requirement that new single-family and two-family homes be equipped with fire sprinkler systems. The measure passed unanimously after public comment and discussion by council members and staff.
Supporters urged the council to adopt the sprinkler language as written. Eric Hofer of the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board told the council that home-fire sprinklers have been part of model codes and are already required…
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