Maine LD659 would exempt single-family homes and duplexes from fire sprinkler system requirements.
Maine LD659 amends the Maine Revised Statutes to prevent municipalities from enforcing fire sprinkler system requirements in single-family homes and duplexes. This change applies to all building codes, including the Maine Uniform Building Code, the Maine Uniform Energy Code, and the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code. The bill aims to reduce housing costs by eliminating the need for fire sprinkler systems in certain residential properties.
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