Pennsylvania HB1668 allows first-class cities to incentivize retrofitting residential high-rise buildings with automatic fire sprinkler systems.
Pennsylvania HB1668 amends the Fiscal Code to grant first-class cities the authority to incentivize investment in retrofitting residential high-rise buildings with automatic fire sprinkler systems. This is achieved by allowing these cities to determine participation in property tax abatement programs or real property tax relief programs. The bill aims to enhance fire safety in high-rise residential buildings by encouraging the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems and associated monitoring or detection devices. This act will take effect in 60 days.
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