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Introduced
04/15/2026
04/15/2026
In Committee
04/15/2026
04/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Sections 4-25-80, 4-25-290, And 5-25-950 All So As To Require The Installation Of Fire Sprinkler Systems In Newly Constructed Multi-family Dwellings Permitted To Be Built After July 1, 2026; And By Adding Section 23-9-165 So As To Require The State Fire Marshall To Promulgate Regulations To Designate Appropriate Fire Sprinkler Systems For Newly Constructed Multi-family Dwellings.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all newly constructed multi-family dwellings, which are buildings containing multiple separate housing units, that receive permits to be built after July 1, 2026, must be equipped with fire sprinkler systems, a network of pipes with sprinkler heads that release water when heated to extinguish fires. Additionally, the bill requires the State Fire Marshal, the official responsible for fire safety regulations, to create rules that specify the appropriate types of fire sprinkler systems to be installed in these new multi-family buildings, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to fire safety in residential structures.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (on 04/15/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5535&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/5535_20260415.htm |
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