Topic: Building Codes

Senate Passes Amendment Prohibiting the Building Code from Requiring Residential Fire Sprinklers

(Published Apr 29, 2013)

The fire sprinkler ban has been vetoed twice before by Gov. Dayton.

(Published Sep 6, 2012)

Recommended by a stakeholder group including the League, the new rules contain updated definitions and improved safety measures.

(Published Jun 13, 2012)

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