Sprinkler requirements go into effect on January 1 for new construction

New one- and two-family dwellings must be constructed with sprinkler systems, effective January 1, 2011. There are two exceptions: 1) If a design contract or a construction contract for a one-or two-family dwelling was executed prior to 12/31/2009, then that building would be subject to the International Residential Code 2006 requirements (which do not include a sprinkler requirement); 2) If an application for a UCC building permit was submitted prior to January 1, 2011, then the sprinkler requirement found in the International Residential Code 2009 will not apply (but all other requirements found in the 2009 version of this code will).

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