Bill > HB2010

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to mandate that the Department of Labor and Industry adopt regulations requiring automatic fire sprinkler systems in one-family and two-family dwellings, specifically adopting the standards set forth in section R313.2 of the International Residential Code (2009 edition) and any future triennial revisions. The bill repeals a previous exemption that allowed builders to simply offer fire sprinkler systems as an optional feature when selling a home, effectively making automatic fire sprinkler systems a mandatory requirement in new residential construction. By removing the previous exemption language, the bill requires builders to install fire sprinklers in new one-family and two-family dwellings, rather than just providing information and offering it as an option to potential buyers. This change aims to improve residential fire safety by ensuring that new homes are equipped with automatic fire suppression systems. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving builders and the construction industry time to adapt to the new requirements.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2010