Are fire sprinkler systems required in homes?

Yes. Amendments to the Town and County Building Codes require that all structures 5,000 square feet or larger be protected by automatic fire sprinklers, regardless of occupancy. There are some exceptions. Furthermore, the department requires that all structures accessed by roads exceeding 8% sustained grade be protected by sprinklers. As a result, some entire subdivisions require sprinklers.

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1. Who enforces fire safety regulation in the town and county?
2. What Fire Codes are enforced by the Fire Department?
3. Are Fire Code and Electrical Code requirements the same for the Town and County?
4. How much do inspections cost?
5. How do I arrange for an fire inspection, demonstration, station tour or presentation?
6. Does the Fire Department provide smoke detectors?
7. Does the Fire Department provide educational handouts?
8. How do I report a leaking or damaged fire hydrant?
9. My smoke detector beeps about every minute. What`s wrong with it?
10. How do I report a controlled burn?
11. What kind of things can I burn?
12. I would like to buy a fire extinguisher. What kind should I buy?
13. I had a small fire which I extinguished. Now what should I do?
14. Are fire sprinkler systems required in homes?
15. How many smoke detectors do I need in my home?
16. What do I need to do to properly install my new wood stove?
17. How often should I clean my chimney?