Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2009 09 17

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Adoption of Residential Sprinkler Requirements September 4, 2009 Page 2 of 4 Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to local jurisdictions contemplating the adoption of the residential sprinkler requirements found in the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC). These recommendations are based on discussions with numerous stakeholders as part of the efforts of the Joint Ad-Hoc Residential Sprinkler Committee ("Committee"). They are intended to provide uniformity in code adoptions and help to remove barriers to successful implementation. . decline and any new requirements that rther c lIenge the market's recovery. in progress that have insufficient infrastructure ize, etc.) to accommodate sprinklers. rns eed to be addressed in order to reduce costs and Imp lation. These entities are also often in possession of many In co rre r meters and it may take some time/funding to replace them In prepar inkier systems. . Legislation to be enacted that will streamline regulation, recognize the various met s of system installation introduced by the IRC, encourage cost reduction, and maintain quality. . Any new rules introduced by legislation need to be implemented with time for associated education and certifications for installers and inspectors. Background The 2009 IRC includes provisions that require all and townhouses to be protected by a fire spr" amendments, the requirement for townhouses for one- and two-family dwellings would be e of the adoption of these requirements, the Ir the Colorado Chapter of the International Co Residential Sprinkler Committee. The goal of the residential sprinklers and remove arriers that cost-effective, efficient, and quality in Many barriers have been subcommittees (educatio of the major barriers t has divided into three in addressing them. Some adoption process include: ow sprinklers work and the value of It is important for city councils and other adopting bodies to understand how residential sprinklers work, the various stakeholder concerns, and the efforts of the Committee to address those concerns and make the adoption of sprinkler requirements a success.