KY3: Mandated Residential Fire Sprinklers Impact Affordability

On tonight’s (September 23, 2008) KY3 10pm News, Contact KY3’s Cara Restelli reported on the International Code Council’s recent move to mandate fire sprinkler systems in new homes as a part of the building code. HBA of Greater Springfield President-Elect Rusty MacLachlan outlines the impact the decision will have on the American Dream of Homeownership. Click the “play” icon below to watch the story (or click the title of this post above). For additional perspective on this issue, read HBA Executive Officer Matt Morrow’s latest blog post by clicking here.