The International Code Council will hold two
code hearings in 2008, one in February in
Palm Springs, California and one in
September in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Final Action Hearing in Minneapolis is
where residential sprinkler issues will be
decided. In Minneapolis, voting governmental members
of ICC will have a unique opportunity to change the IRC
to require fire sprinklers in new homes, making a historic contribution to fire safety that directly addresses the root of America's fire problem, dwelling fires. If you are a government employee who hopes to one day have a residential sprinkler ordinance in your jurisdiction, the best way to accomplish this goal is to attend the
Minneapolis hearing to vote for this change.
The IRC Fire Sprinkler Coalition's residential sprinkler proposal will be on the agenda as Item
RB64-07/08. If this item is accepted by ICC's voting governmental members, the residential sprinkler requirement will become a part of the 2009 edition of IRC. As a government employee, YOUR attendance in
Minneapolis is critical because, to pass, this recommendation will require support by a two-thirds majority of voting governmental members present at the meeting.
Even if you've never attended an ICC hearing, you will find many federal, state and local officials there who will be happy to assist you in understanding and participating in the process. EVERY vote will be important because a two-thirds majority is a very high hurdle to overcome and because the National Association of Home Builders is orchestrating a major opposition campaign.
If you would like to support this effort, YOU MUST BECOME AN ICC VOTING GOVERNMENTAL MEMBER BY
SEPTEMBER 1, 2008. Click here for more information on ICC voting governmental membership, which is required to vote at the hearing.
