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House approves HB52 to tighten rules for fire sprinkler repairs
Summary
HB52 requires that repairs to automatic fire sprinkler systems on commercial/industrial buildings be performed by a qualified engineer working to design specifications or a licensed journeyman plumber; the House passed the bill 63–8.
House Bill 52 was presented by Representative Murray to tighten standards for repair work on automatic fire sprinkler systems in commercial and industrial buildings. The bill would prohibit unlicensed handymen working under the typical "under $1,000" exemption from performing work on sprinkler systems and would require either a qualified engineer or a licensed journeyman plumber to do such work.
Representative Hogue asked whether the bill would apply to single‑family homes; the sponsor confirmed it does not. The sponsor waived summation and the House recorded a final vote: HB52 passed the House 63 yes, 8 no and will be referred to the Senate for further consideration.
